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When do they happen?

Inquiring minds want to know. Gleeanon409 (talk) 09:59, 16 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

"The Iowa caucuses are quadrennial electoral events ...". Aren't they biennial because of mid-terms? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hebbgd (talk • contribs) 18:17, 15 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Here's the law requiring Iowa to be first

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iacode/2001supplement/43/4.html

96.29.134.14 (talk) 16:55, 4 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The initial sentence of this article defines the Iowa caucuses as a “quadrennial electoral events”. However, later in the paragraph it states “During both the presidentialand midterm election seasons, registered Iowan voters vote…”. That implies a biennial event.

This contradiction should be be corrected or clarified. Vagabob (talk) 18:51, 14 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Data representation

It would be very helpful to create a data sheet that tallies the number of votes that make up the percentages given for candidate caucus votes. Seeking consensus to create. RubyU235 (talk) 17:42, 16 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Go for it! ♦ WikiUser70176 ♦^{(My talk page)} 19:30, 19 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]