Jan
24
2022
Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses are Tuesday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m. These caucuses begin parties’ process of endorsing candidates, electing convention delegates, and passing party platform resolutions. No matter the political party, we want leaders who understand and support working Minnesotans. We want political parties to support our issues. That can’t happen unless union members show up on Caucus Night and make our presence felt. We’ve put together some frequently asked questions and sample resolutions to help you show your support for working families.
WHERE WILL PRECINCT CAUCUSES BE HELD?
The 2022 precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.. They will take place at locations set by the parties. Find the location for your precinct using the Caucus Finder.
WHAT IS A PRECINCT CAUCUS?
Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. They are the first in a series of meetings where parties may endorse candidates, select delegates, and set goals and values (called party platforms).
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN A CAUCUS?
To participate, you must be eligible to vote in the next general election and live in the precinct. You also must generally agree with the principles of the political party hosting the caucus.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CAUCUS?
Each political party runs their caucus meetings a little differently. Check with your political party if you have specific questions. Generally, there are three main activities at a caucus:
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Choose volunteers who will organize political activities in the precinct. This could include maintaining contact lists, holding political meetings, and helping with campaign efforts.
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Discuss issues and ideas for the party to support. You can present an issue or idea for the party to support, called a resolution. If you convince other attendees to support your resolution, it will be taken to the next political convention. Eventually, your resolution could become part of the official party platform.
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Choose delegates who will endorse candidates at future conventions. At future conventions, party delegates will endorse state and federal candidates, including for Governor. Political parties have different ways of choosing delegates at the precinct level caucus—contact your party for more information.