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As of today, nearly 7,000 Iowans who registered to vote on caucus night have been added to the statewide voter registration system. In addition, over 52,500 Iowans have changed parties -- with the Iowa Democratic Party being the largest beneficiary.

According to Secretary of State Michael Mauro, of the approximate 52,500 records that have been processed, over 43,000 were Iowans changing their party affiliation to the Democratic Party. Republicans have received about 9,500 changes.

“County auditor’s offices have been inundated with registration forms since the caucus,” Mauro said. “County auditors have told my staff they anticipate making over 100,000 registration changes statewide when all is said and done.”

"The numbers bear out exactly what we knew," said Carrie Giddins, communications director for the Iowa Democratic Party. "People are excited about our Democratic candidates."

Mauro hopes that the caucus turnout is a reflection of what is to come.

“From the significant turnout numbers at the caucuses, it is clear Iowa voters have taken their first in the nation caucus status seriously,” he said. “I anticipate continued high voter turnout all the way to the General Election.”

Mauro predicts that many counties will have completed entering caucus voter registration changes into the statewide voter registration system within the next 10 days. A request for comment from the Republican Party of Iowa has not yet been returned.