How are Precinct Caucuses run?
If there is an elected or appointed Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) in the precinct he or she will chair the Caucus and act as a Precinct Caucus Chair (PCC). If not, then those who sign-in elect a PCC from among themselves. Caucuses begin at 1:00 pm sharp; however the election of delegates cannot begin until 1:30 pm to ensure that latecomers won’t be excluded. The PCC must read the complete Caucus rules, which are few in number and easy to understand. The PCC will follow the script, which will help guide the Caucus process. • Who can run for Delegate or Alternate at the precinct caucuses? Any Democrat eligible to participate in the Precinct Caucuses can run for a position as a delegate supporting the candidate of his or her choice. Supporters of each candidate meet separately to vote for delegates and alternates, among themselves, allotted to that candidate. The number of delegates and alternates each candidate gets depends on the ratio of their supporters at the Caucuses. “Uncommitte
