2012 Iowa caucuses updates

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Ballots are counted at the conclusion of the Ames Ward 3, Precinct 5 caucus at Ames Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Of the 202 votes cast, Mitt Romney ran away with the precinct’s victory with 83 ballots.

The Daily Staff

Update (9:30 p.m.):

Santorum: 24 percent

Romney: 24 percent

Paul: 22 percent

Gingrich: 13 percent

Bachmann: 6 percent

Huntsman: 1 percent


Update (10 p.m.): 

88 percent of precincts reporting:

Santorum: 25 percent

Romney: 25 percent

Paul: 21 percent

Gingrich: 13 percent

Bachmann: 5 percent

Huntsman: 1 percent


Update (10:30 p.m.): 

93% percent of precincts reporting:

Santorum: 25 percent

Romney: 25 percent

Paul: 21 percent

Gingrich: 13 percent

Perry: 10 percent

Bachmann: 5 percent

Huntsman: 1 percent


Update (1:00 a.m.): 

99% percent of precincts reporting:

Santorum: 25 percent

Romney: 25 percent

Paul: 21 percent

Gingrich: 13 percent

Perry: 10 percent

Bachmann: 5 percent

Huntsman: 1 percent