Caucus Center
Caucus is Coming!
The first stage of the 2010 Election process is set for March 16th, when Denver Democrats will gather in their neighborhoods to participate in Democratic Party Caucuses. Participants will spend the evening (7-9) voting for Colorado's Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, elect Precinct Committee Persons and Delegates to the County Assembly from their immediate neighborhoods, and adopt planks to submit for the Party platform. Come early to check in!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Click here for more information.
Precinct Caucus Sites
The locations for each Precinct Caucus have been set. Please take a moment to look up your Caucus site and make plans to participate on Tuesday, March 16th.
Click here for a list of Denver Caucus Sites.
Eligibility and Registration Deadlines
Please make sure your voter registration is in order by February 16th, If you are a new voter in Denver, you must be registered with the Denver Elections Division 30 days before the Caucus.
Click here to check your voter registration status.
Precinct Committee Person (PCP)
One of the most important things that takes place at each Caucus is the election of two new Precinct Committee Persons. PCPs are the representative of the Democratic Party in your neighborhood. PCPs are elected at the precinct caucus and serve a two-year term. Any registered Democrat is eligible to be a PCP in the precinct where she/he lives.
The primary role of a PCP is to serve as the connection between the Party and
voters, and represent her/his precinct within the Party. PCPs serve on the the Democratic Party of Denver Central Committee and on the Vacancy Committees for their State House District and State Senate District. For more information about the role, please click here.
Caucus Training Sessions
The Democratic Party of Denver is offering a series of training sessions to help prepare for Caucus. Whether it's your first Caucus or your 40th, these sessions should help you prepare for a smooth and enjoyable Caucus night on March 16th. The sessions are coordinated with the regular monthly House District Meetings, and will probably take 30 minutes to an hour on the schedule.
Do-It-Yourself Caucus Preparation
We've got several useful resources to help you prepare for participating in your Precinct Caucus. Precinct Committee Persons, those wishing to become PCPs, those interested in chairing their Caucus, and all those planning to participate can benefit from reviewing the following information:
- review the Caucus Agenda so you've got a good idea of what to expect on March 16th;
- look over the Caucus Rules so you are familiar with the expectations and procedures of the process;
- go through the Caucus Step-by-Step Guide for clear information on how to have a smooth, efficient Caucus;
- for the math majors, get your pencil out and work through the Caucus Math Work Sheet to help you understand the delegate selection process;
- Preview the Caucus Results Sheet so you can see what you're heading for.
- And finally, contribute to the Caucus Buck Bag online!
Democratic Party of Denver Platform
Precinct Caucus participants have the opportunity to contribute and help determine the planks in the Party Platform. If there is an issue you feel strongly about or a policy point you think should guide the Democratic Party, this is your chance to formalize the Party's stance on issues.
For further information about the 2010 Election Cycle, including contact information and candidate web pages for all formally declared Democratic candidates, updates about Caucus locations and details, information about ballot initiatives, and more, please visit The Democratic Party of Denver's Election Resource Center. For the 2010 Caucus forms please click here.
Precinct Committee Person
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