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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1992
Page
9
The article notes a large realignment as white working class and lower-middle-class voters abandon the Republican Party. Clinton’s strength comes from shifts among white men born-again Christians and voters under 24, reshaping the Democratic presidential majority.
Exit polls show Clinton leading by about 20 points among under 24s, matching strength among older white voters. He won a plurality of white votes, with white women supporting him by over five points and white men split with Bush. Perot's impact on the outcome appears limited.
Voter participation reached 75 to 80 percent in several counties. Johnson County reported 52 440 ballots surpassing the 1988 total of 44 659. Linn County recorded 83 538 voters with 72 of 78 precincts reporting, topping its 1988 total of 78 667.
In a mood reminiscent of a funeral, Nus sle supporters at the Holiday Inn in downtown Waterloo faced Bush conceding defeat as Clinton won. Debbie Gerlicke of Independence called the defeat sad but said it would not affect the Nussle Nagle race.
Incumbent Republican Jim Leach claimed a ninth two year term in the U S House defeating Cedar Rapids Democrat Jan Zonneveld. Leach held about 68 percent with 145 349 votes to 67 876 as 243 of 297 precincts counted. Zonneveld praised Leach while noting his own 32 percent share. Bush Clinton race tied into Iowa result with Leach commenting on national mandate for change and focus on education and health care within a balanced budget.
In Iowa 8th District contest Lightfoot leads Baxter 51 49 with 68 percent counted as Baxter gains late in the night. Baxter's campaign cites ballot shortages while Lightfoot touts farming ties and long service in Congress. In the 4th District, Neal Smith wins re election with 63 percent over Paul Lunde as Oviatt and Yellin trail.
Iowa voters faced ERA demonstrations at polling sites on Tuesday with signs and banners close to entrances. Officials reminded demonstrators to stay 300 feet away while police advised compliance. few arrests occurred and some texts were removed from booths.
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