What is a precinct caucus?
Precinct caucuses are coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 7, and are an excellent and easy way to get involved as a disability advocate. Precinct caucuses are meetings organized by political parties to begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2012 election and deciding on policy positions to shape the party platform.
Who can go to the caucus?
To attend your caucus you need to live in your precinct and be eligible to vote by Nov. 6, 2012. Also, you will need to choose which party you would like to be affiliated with.
Why should I attend?
This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, support issues and candidates and introduce resolutions that become part of your party’s platform. You even have the opportunity to be a delegate and move on to the next level of your party’s caucus system.
Where is my caucus?
To find the location of your precinct caucus, visit the Secretary of State Website.
What’s all this talk about resolutions?
There will be a time during the caucus agenda when the precinct chair will ask for resolutions. A resolution is a policy or idea that you can recommend that your party adopts to be part of its platform for the year. Introducing a resolution related to disability issues at a caucus can be a great way for disability advocates to raise awareness about disability issues. If there is disagreement about your resolution the precinct chair will facilitate a debate. It is smart to arrive early to discuss your resolution with neighbors, and remember to bring copies to share with other attendees. Click here to be brought to the advocacy section of MN-CCD’s website where we have a sample disability focused precinct caucus resolution that you can use at your caucus.
Where can I learn more?
To learn more about precinct caucuses, visit this helpful page on the Secretary of State’s webpage.
