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The Race Moves To The East

Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts won Iowa's January 19 contest for the Democratic party's nomination. The Presidential candidate's comeback, from third to first place, was a big surprise. Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean had been leading in voter polls before the Iowa caucuses but fell to third place. Senator John Edwards came in second. Representative Richard Gephardt finished fourth and quit the campaign.

The remaining candidates didn't hang around Iowa for long. They turned their focus to the New Hampshire primary, held on January 27.

A primary works like an actual election. Votes are cast in private. New Hampshire's primary is important because it has often set the course for the rest of the Presidential race in past election years.

On January 22, the candidates debated. Each argued that he could beat President George W. Bush in the 2004 elections.

Still, as of late last week, nearly 20% of New Hampshire voters were undecided. Each of the seven candidates was working to win votes. Kerry, Dean and the others spread their messages through TV ads and speeches given throughout the state.

So, who won the primary? For an update, go to timeforkids.com.

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