The Ames Iowa Straw Poll was held on August 13th 2011. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann won the poll and Congressman Ron Paul came in second.
Candidates in the Poll
- Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann
- Herman Cain
- Congressman Thaddeus McCotter
- Congressman Ron Paul
- Governor Tim Pawlenty
- Senator Rick Santorum
- Speaker Newt Gingrich
- Governor Jon Huntsman
- Governor Mitt Romney
- Write-in option
Results
Winner:
Michele Bachmann – 4,823 Votes
Ron Paul – 4,678
Tim Pawlenty – 2,293
Rick Santorum – 1,657
Herman Cain – 1,456
Rick Perry – 718
Mitt Romney – 567
Newt Gingrich – 385
Jon Huntsman Jr. – 69
Thaddeus McCotter – 35
Other – 162
Source: Associated Press
Following the results of the poll Governor Tim Pawlenty ended his campaign.
