2012 process Iowa caucuses
the 2012 iowa caucuses took place on tuesday, january 3, starting @ 7 p.m. cst. incumbent president barack obama faced minor opposition in democratic caucus , received 98% of vote, republican caucus heavily contested between several challengers. initial results reported mitt romney beat out rick santorum 8 votes, when final results came out 2 weeks later rick santorum secured victory on romney margin of 34 votes ron paul in strong 3rd. results certified caucus, not republican party, declared split decision due missing reports 8 precincts, later certified caucus win santorum.
the caucus winner changed yet again when iowa delegate totals determined giving ron paul win along several other states same weekend.
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