Scenes from Bernie Sanders’ Iowa Caucus Night Party

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders finished with a strong second-place showing in the Iowa caucuses just 0.3% short of frontrunner Hillary Clinton — to the delight of his young, energized supporters.

“Nine months ago, when we came to this beautiful state, we had no political organization, we had no money, we had no name recognition, and we were taking on the most powerful political organization in the United States of America,” he told his audience. “And tonight it looks like we are in a virtual tie.”

Photographer Danny Wilcox Frazier, on assignment for TIME, was in the Iowa Hall of the Holiday Inn at Des Moines’ airport when Sanders came on stage to thank his supporters. Frazier captured the event’s intensity, as fans high-fived and cheered for their candidate. Here are some of his photographs.

Danny Wilcox Frazier is a photographer based in Iowa. He’s represented by VII Photo.

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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders ended the night of the Iowa caucuses locked in a tight race with Hillary Clinton and their was no winner announced. Sanders' supporters celebrated at his post caucuses rally in Des Moines and the progressive politician delivered an impassioned speech to the crowd. Photo by Danny Wilcox Frazier/VIIDanny Wilcox Frazier—VII
Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night in during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.
Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.Danny Wilcox Frazier—VII
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders greets supporters on caucus night in during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders greets supporters on caucus night during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.Danny Wilcox Frazier—VII
Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night in during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.
Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.Danny Wilcox Frazier—VII
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Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.Danny Wilcox Frazier—VII
Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night in during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.
Supporters cheer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on caucus night in during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 1, 2016.Danny Wilcox Frazier—VII

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