1980 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses

none June 2025 January 2025 1980 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses Iowa presidential no 1976 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses 1976 1984 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses 1984 January 211980 06 14 State delegate estimate x150px Jimmy Carter E35e5e Georgia 3,796 (56.8%) 31 x150px Ted Kennedy 4997D0 Massachusetts 2,084 (30.1%) 23 x150px|link=|alt= Uncommitted — 000000 418 (9.61%) 2 ME 60 delegates to the Democratic National Convention 1980 IA Democratic Presidential Caucus.svg 250px Carter: #efa8b4 40–50% #e87588 50–60% #de3d58 60–70% #c91a38 70–80% #a9001c 80–90%Uncommitted: #c6c6c6 40–50% Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% The 1980 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses were held on January 21, 1980, for the purpose of electing delegates to the 1980 Democratic National Convention and selecting a candidate for president in the 1980 election. Although the January 21 precinct caucuses did not directly elect any delegates to the national convention, they were the first test of strength in the 1980 Democratic presidential primaries. President Jimmy Carter won the caucuses against U.S. senator Ted Kennedy, securing roughly 57 percent of the delegates elected to county conventions later in the year. Carter ultimately received 31 of the 60 pledged delegates from Iowa. Background In 1976, a strong showing in the Iowa precinct caucuses by former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter raised his profile from obscurity into contention for the Democratic nomination; after winning a series of primaries in other states, he was nominated at the 1976 Democratic National Convention and defeated incumbent president Gerald Ford in the fall election. Procedure The Iowa precinct caucuses were held on January 21, in order to elect delegates to the county conventions.2023-12-22 Iowa Vote: What Happened and Why https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1980/01/23/iowa-vote-what-happened-and-why/1b649a5b-ad20-4c37-9e27-5be305fd5f59/ 2024-04-03 Washington Post en-US 0190-8286Jan 22, 1980, page 1 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/image/551845611 2024-04-03 Newspapers.com enMar 10, 1980, page 3 - The Des Moines Register at Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/image/129203907 2024-04-03 Newspapers.com enJun 15, 1980, page 10 - The Des Moines Register at Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/image/128730881 2024-04-03 Newspapers.com en The March 8 county conventions elected delegates to state and congressional district conventions. March 10, 1980 COUNTY CONVENTIONS GIVE KENNEDY A TINY GAIN; CARTER STILL FAR AHEAD https://www.newspapers.com/image/129203907 March 27, 2024 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa English On April 19, the district conventions met to elect 34 of the state's 60 delegates to the 1980 Democratic National Convention. April 20, 1980 CONVENTIONS AFFIRM CARTER'S IOWA LEAD https://www.newspapers.com/image/132282784 March 27, 2024 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa English On June 14, the state convention met to elect the remaining 16 national convention delegates. June 15, 1980 CARTER BACKERS SAIL TO NATIONAL SPOTS https://www.newspapers.com/image/128730881 March 27, 2024 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa English Although the precinct caucuses did not directly elect any delegates, they were the first test of strength in the 1980 Democratic presidential primaries. Results Incumbent President Jimmy Carter won by 31 delegates while U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy received 23 delegates. Uncommitted delegates won 418 and ultimately, 2 national convention delegates.Here's a List of Iowa Caucus Winners Since 1972 https://www.thoughtco.com/iowa-caucus-winners-3367535 2024-04-01 ThoughtCo en1980-02-03 Article clipped from The Courier-Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/45510606/ 2024-04-01 The Courier-Journal 51Times Adam Clymer Special To the New York 1980-01-23 Candidates Shifting Tactics; Reagan to Step Up Drive BUSH UPSET IN IOWA STUNS REAGAN CAMP Republican Results Democratic Results https://www.nytimes.com/1980/01/23/archives/candidates-shifting-tactics-reagan-to-step-up-drive-bush-upset-in.html 2024-04-01 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331Winebrenner Hugh https://books.google.com/books?id=7ll62Sc8ZWUC&pg=PA99 The Iowa Precinct Caucuses: The Making of a Media Event, Third Edition Goldford Dennis J. 2010 University of Iowa Press 978-1-58729-954-4 en +DistrictCarterKennedyUncommitted162.4%30.0%7.5%255.4%35.3%9.2%358.7%31.2%10.1%455.7%36.0%8.3%561.2%28.3%10.4%662.2%25.5%12.3% See also 1980 Democratic Party presidential primaries 1980 Republican Party presidential primaries 1980 United States presidential election 1980 Democratic National Convention 1980 Republican National Convention References Category:1980 Iowa elections Category:1980 United States Democratic presidential primaries by state or territory Category:Iowa Democratic caucuses