The Iowa Caucuses Explained in a Simple Flowchart

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Ann Friedman
Executive Editor, GOOD
Dylan C. Lathrop
Editorial Design Director

January 3, 2012 • 9:00 am PST
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We've always been a little confused about what actually happens at a caucus—and some of us are even from Iowa! So we put together this chart about the process:

iowa caucus infographic

Posted in: News

Tags: politics,; 2012 election,; iowa caucuses

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