It’s almost time for caucus!
But what is it? Why does it matter?
And how can you help?
So…what is caucus anyway?
Caucus is a meeting of Democrats in a district to select candidates to be on the primary ballot, among other things.
We want to get Alexis on the ballot at caucus, and you can help!
This year, the caucus process takes place virtually on March 7th and March 14th
What is "Caucus?"
This is the principal way we, as citizens, choose who will be on our primary ballot in June. It is an essential part of the process for any candidate’s prospects of being elected. It is the time in the electoral process where your vote will have the single biggest impact - often more than 100-fold greater than on the primary ballot or general election ballot.
The 'Caucus Process' is actually multiple steps. Click here for more details!
(Exact dates and other details vary by county - the info below is for Jefferson County, check here for other counties in Colorado.)
So what can I do?
You can do all these things today, all in under 5 minutes:
1) Check if you’re registered to vote as a Democrat
Do not skip this! Many people who think of themselves as Democrats are actually registered as unaffiliated. Click here to check your registration status and register. The final deadline is February 13, but don’t delay!
Put your address in the box on the right, partway down, and hit ‘submit.’ This will give you your precinct number and Zoom registration link, which you will then use to actually register. You can register up until the morning of caucus, but to ensure your eligibility is verified in time to participate, please register by March 6.
- The registration form asks if you are interested in being a precinct organizer, county delegate, and state delegate. These questions are not official, so don’t stress about filling them out ‘right.’
- Click here to sign up for voluntary trainings to familiarize yourself further with the caucus process
3) Block your calendar!
- March 7, 9:30am-12:30pm: If you do not come to caucus, you can’t participate in the rest of the process.
- March 14, 9:30am-1:30pm: County Assembly. Assembly is really important (and can be even more fun than caucus itself), but you can skip it if you attended caucus, were selected as a delegate, and assign a proxy to carry your vote for you.
4) Let the candidates you plan to support know you’re registered & ready to go
I truly appreciate your support if you decide to cast your vote for me in caucus. You can email me at info@alexisforcolorado.com.
Then, on March 7th and 14th:
5) Attend caucus
March 7 is Caucus Day! Caucus is held over Zoom, so you can join on your own or bring your laptop & charger to our in-person caucus event for coffee, snacks, and community. More details to come! Email info@alexisforcolorado.com if you’d like to stay updated about this option.
During caucus, you will…
- Fill out the form during the meeting to be selected as a delegate for county assembly.
- Strongly consider becoming a ‘precinct organizer.’ It is a modest commitment, and a great way to help build the strength of our movement and our party, and have a voice in the party’s path going forward
6) Attend County Assembly
On March 14, join County Assembly to vote for Dr. Alexis for House District 23! You will also be able to vote for delegates to the State Assembly, or even decide to become one yourself!
Just like caucus, County Assembly will be held over Zoom, so you can choose whether to log in from home or join Team Alexis in-person.
