ABC News February 1, 2016

Ted Cruz Talks to ABC News After Iowa Caucus, Calling it Victory for Grassroots

WATCH: Cruz's First Post-Iowa Words: 'What a Victory for the Grassroots'

Ted Cruz spoke to ABC News just after he was projected to win the Iowa GOP caucuses, calling it a victory for grassroots.

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Iowa Republican Caucuses Break Previous Turnout Record 2016 Iowa Caucus Rolling Updates Iowa Caucuses: Close Race Between Clinton and Sanders Based on Vote Analysis

Cruz was projected to win the Iowa GOP caucuses based on an analysis of the vote so far.

The Iowa Republican Party says they have officially broken previous turnout numbers, setting a new record tonight.

ABC News estimates that turnout for the Republican caucuses will be more than 180,000, compared to the previous record of 121,354, set in 2012.

“This sounds like a record-breaking night,” said Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann.