1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses

The 1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses were held on January 24, 1972, as the first step in determining the Democratic nominee for the 1972 election. Maine Senator Edmund Muskie received the most committed votes with 35.5%, while South Dakota Senator George McGovern, who had been trailing in most polls, came in a surprise second with 22.6%.

Candidates

 * Shirley Chisolm, U.S. Representative from NY-12
 * Hubert Humphrey, 38th Vice President of the United States
 * Henry M. Jackson, U.S Senator from Washington
 * Eugene McCarthy, U.S. Senator from Minnesota
 * George McGovern, U.S Senator from South Dakota
 * Edmund Muskie, U.S. Senator from Maine

Caucus results
Caucus date: January 24, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 0 (of 46)

County convention results
County convention date: February 26, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 0 (of 46)

District convention results
District convention date: March 26, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 34 (of 46)