Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Wins 2011 Iowa Straw Poll

Turnout exceeds 2007 Straw Poll, 2nd Highest Turnout Ever!

A total of 16,892 ballots were cast during the 2011 Straw Poll, which included a write-in opportunity for the first time.

2011 Straw Poll Full Results (Votes, %)

  1. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (4823, 28.55%)
  2. Congressman Ron Paul (4671, 27.65%)
  3. Governor Tim Pawlenty (2293, 13.57%)
  4. Senator Rick Santorum (1657, 9.81%)
  5. Herman Cain (1456, 8.62%)
  6. Governor Rick Perry (718, 3.62%) write-in
  7. Governor Mitt Romney (567, 3.36%)
  8. Speaker Newt Gingrich (385, 2.28%)
  9. Governor Jon Huntsman (69, 0.41%)
  10. Congressman Thad McCotter (35, 0.21%)
    11. Scattering (218, 1.3 %) Includes all those receiving votes at less than one-percent that were not on the ballot.

(Source: The Republican Party of Iowa)