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2016 LD Caucus: Letter from the Chair

Date:        April 11, 2016 To:            Delegates and Alternates for the 45th Legislative District Democrats Subject:  Call to Attend the 2016 Legislative District Caucus Congratulations on being elected by your fellow Democrats to represent your precinct at the 2016 Caucus for the 45th Legislative District Democrats! On these web pages you will find materials designed to inform and prepare you for the upcoming caucus on April 17th, 2016.  Please note that there are actions we highly recommend you take in preparation for the caucus.  To assist you in being as prepared as possible, we will be providing a checklist of Caucus materials and...

2016 LD Caucus: Draft Agenda

12:00pm Open for Registration 1:00 – 2:00pm Registration, credentialing 1:00pm Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and Special Music Appointment of Temporary Secretary, Sergeant-at Arms and Parliamentarian Initial Credentials Report Announcement of Initial Allocation of Delegates among Presidential Preferences Notice of opportunity to change Preference Seating of Alternates Adoption of Agenda and Rules Election of Permanent Chair Appointment of Permanent Secretary, Sergeant-at Arms and Parliamentarian Finial Credentials Report Announcement of Final Allocation of Delegates among Presidential Preferences Move to Sub-Caucuses for election of delegates and alternates 1st CD Clinton 1st  CD Sanders 8th CD Clinton 8th CD Sanders (Each Sub-Caucus...

2016 LD Caucus: Proposed Rules

The 45th Legislative District Caucus (hereafter the 45th LD Caucus or Caucus) shall be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 commencing at 1:00 PM, at the Juanita High School Fieldhouse, located at 10601 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland, Washington, 98034. Delegates to the 45th LD Caucus shall be the delegates and alternates elected at the precinct caucuses on March 26th, 2016. An alternate shall not have a vote unless seated to replace an absent or ineligible delegate. Alternates must be of the same initial presidential preference, and, to the extent possible, of the same gender and from the same precinct as...

What to Expect at your LD Caucus

The caucus process at the legislative district level is time consuming; you should expect to spend the day at the caucus.  There are several activities that must be completed for the caucus to be a success. Registering and credentialing around 1,200 people will take a significant amount of time. It is highly recommended that you arrive early.  To be certain you receive your credentials, make sure you arrive for registration prior to 1:00 p.m.  Completing and printing the online pre-registration form will help this process be as smooth and fast as possible, but you will still need to check in...

2016 Democratic Caucus & Convention Cycle

Be sure to save these important dates! Each even-numbered year, the Democratic Party holds caucuses and conventions to elect delegates and hear from candidates, as well as adopt resolutions and agree on a platform at the county and state levels. All Washingtonians who identify as Democrats are encouraged to attend these events, particularly the presidential precinct caucuses, which happen first on March 26th. There will be five events in this year’s caucus and convention cycle: the precinct caucuses on Saturday, March 26th, at 10 AM; the legislative district caucuses on Sunday, April 17th at 1 PM; the King County Democratic...