Monday, January 28, 2008
calling all Democrats
Participate in Democracy! 2008 Presidential Caucuses
February 9, 2008 1 pm
Ferndale area precincts 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505
Horizon Middle School
2671 Thornton Road
Sign-in begins 12 noon, closes 1:30 pm
Who may participate:
Any voter who considers him or herself a “Democrat”
17-year-olds eligible to vote on November 4, 2008
Register to vote at your caucus and participate fully
Participation is free, but donations are welcome.
Why participate in your Precinct Caucus?
First step in selecting a Presidential nominee
Elect delegates to represent your candidate at the nextlevel, leading to delegates to the National Convention
The mail-in “Presidential Primary,” scheduled for Feb.19, 2008, is simply a “straw poll”, and will NOT be usedto allocate Democratic Party delegates.
Information: 647-7661 whatcomdemocrats.com
What happens at the Caucus?
1. Declare Presidential Preference when signing in
2. Tally preferences (1st vote)
3. Calculate number of delegates per candidate
4. Participants lobby each other to get them to vote for their candidate
5. Take second vote; participants may change votes
6. Re-calculate the number of delegates per candidate
7. Elect delegates to the Legislative District Caucus in April, for each candidate
8. Consider resolutions and party platform planks
Read the current Platform at whatcomdemocrats.com
February 9, 2008 1 pm
Ferndale area precincts 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505
Horizon Middle School
2671 Thornton Road
Sign-in begins 12 noon, closes 1:30 pm
Who may participate:
Any voter who considers him or herself a “Democrat”
17-year-olds eligible to vote on November 4, 2008
Register to vote at your caucus and participate fully
Participation is free, but donations are welcome.
Why participate in your Precinct Caucus?
First step in selecting a Presidential nominee
Elect delegates to represent your candidate at the nextlevel, leading to delegates to the National Convention
The mail-in “Presidential Primary,” scheduled for Feb.19, 2008, is simply a “straw poll”, and will NOT be usedto allocate Democratic Party delegates.
Information: 647-7661 whatcomdemocrats.com
What happens at the Caucus?
1. Declare Presidential Preference when signing in
2. Tally preferences (1st vote)
3. Calculate number of delegates per candidate
4. Participants lobby each other to get them to vote for their candidate
5. Take second vote; participants may change votes
6. Re-calculate the number of delegates per candidate
7. Elect delegates to the Legislative District Caucus in April, for each candidate
8. Consider resolutions and party platform planks
Read the current Platform at whatcomdemocrats.com
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