Whats the difference between the caucuses and the presidential primary?
That depends on your party. For Democrats, the Feb. 19 primary will be purely an advisory vote. The party’s delegation to the national convention will consist of 80 people selected through the caucus system and at the state convention, plus 17 party leaders and elected officials. However, some Democrats who seek delegate status are running as “uncommitted,” promising to support the state’s primary winner. Republicans will select 51 percent of their national delegates based on the primary results, with the rest of the delegation reflecting the caucuses, plus three state party leaders. Must I be a registered voter to participate in my caucus? Republicans say yes, while Snohomish County Democrats say anyone can show up at a caucus. To vote in a Democratic caucus, however, unregistered voters must fill out registration forms on the spot. Both parties will accept 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by Election Day, Nov. 4. Will my party affiliation be made public? To vote at a caucus, you must si
