Iowa Exit Polls

Iowa holds a total of 7 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential race. In 2004, Iowa supported George W. Bush, but in the previous three election cycles, Democrats have taken the state. In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama appears to have a comfortable lead over John McCain.¹

Early exit polls in Iowa revealed that the two most important issues to voters were the economy (62%) and the war in Iraq (10%).²

Fast Facts

1. 60% of voters named the economy as their first concern³
2. Electoral Votes: 7
3. Polls open: 7 am to 9 pm
4. Current Polls: Obama leads McCain 53.4% to 40.5%¹
5. Registered Voters: 2 million ⁴
6. Voters may register on Election Day at the precinct polling places
7. Democratic Primary Winner: Barack Obama
8. Republican Primary Winner: Mike Huckabee

Past Alabama Winners

1. 2004: George W. Bush
2. 2000: Al Gore
3. 1996: Bill Clinton
4. 1992: Bill Clinton

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