REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA PRECINCT CAUCUS FAQ
When are caucuses?
Precinct caucuses are being held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm.
To find the location of your Republican caucus, please click here.
What is a precinct caucus?
Quite simply, a precinct caucus is a gathering of your friends, family, and neighbors to exercise your rights in the American political process. This is your first opportunity during the election year to talk formally about issues, make recommendations for changes to the Republican Party’s standing platform, hear from local candidates, and choose delegates to represent you at later party conventions. You are encouraged to run for elected positions yourself. This is where it all starts, and your involvement is what makes the American political system work.
All caucus conveners and other party officials are volunteers. Like you, they care deeply about the direction and future of Minnesota and America. Some people are experienced veterans, and some are new to the process. There is always room for newcomers!
Why are caucuses important?
The 2008 Caucuses are the first opportunity of the new year for Republicans from around the state to get together with friends and neighbors to decide the direction of the Party for the upcoming election. Caucuses begin the planning for the elections of all State House members, the eight Congressional members, Senator Coleman and the next President of the United States. Victory in November begins with your participation in precinct caucuses.
What happens at a caucus?
At your local caucus, you will be able to cast your vote for a Republican Presidential candidate, debate and discuss changes to the Republican Party of Minnesota platform, run for and/or vote for delegates to your local Party convention, and lay the foundations for the 2008 elections. By attending your local caucus, you will be making a statement to all Minnesotans that you support Republican candidates and take your civic duty to participate seriously. By attending your local caucus, you make our Party much stronger at the grassroots.
How Can I Participate?
Anyone can attend a precinct caucus to observe. You can participate and vote in a party’s caucus if you live in that particular precinct and will be eligible to vote on November 4, 2008.
What is the Presidential Preference Ballot?
The Presidential Preference Ballot is Minnesota’s Presidential straw poll. Although non-binding, the Preference Ballot gives Minnesotans the opportunity to voice their opinion on who should be the Republican presidential nominee.
