Heavy turnout in Iowa may delay process

Heavy turnout in Iowa may delay process
By LUKE MEREDITH, Associated Press Writer
19 minutes ago

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Heavy turnout was slowing Iowa's precinct caucuses Thursday night and could delay the process taking place at nearly 1,800 spots across the state.

"I know we are seeing incredible participation right now," said Carrie Giddins, spokeswoman for the Iowa Democratic Party.

Giddins said participants in line by 7 p.m. CST would be allowed to caucus, but many will have to fill out voter registration forms.

"The lines may be long and it may delay starting the process," she said.

At Valley High School, where caucuses were being held in eight different rooms, hundreds of people were in line as the 7 p.m. start time approached.

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