Caucus and Nomination Process
The Republican Party caucuses will be held on MARCH 16, 2010 at 7 pm in neighborhoods throughout El Paso County. You may have wondered what a caucus is, why you should attend and what to expect at a caucus. We have provided links below that should help answer many of these questions. After reviewing this information, if you have any questions, please call Republican Headquarters at 578-0022 and we'd be happy to help.
What on Earth is a Caucus Anyway?
Powerpoint Presentation on the Caucus and Assembly Process link to the Denver Republican Party website presentation
Where is My Caucus Location? link to caucus locations in precinct order. If you don't know your precinct number click here to go to the Secretary of State's website for more information
Delegate Allocations for County Assembly and Higher Assemblies link to the list of how many delegates and alternates are elected at each precinct caucus and how many at the division level for the County Assembly and for higher Assemblies (State Assembly and 5th Congressional District Assembly).
What Should I Expect at a Caucus? Still curious? There is nothing like attending a neighborhood caucus to see politics in action and to be able to make your voice heard. Click on the links below to watch a caucus in action.
Mock Caucus - Part 1: The check-in process and the beginning of the caucus meeting.
Mock Caucus - Part 2: The preference straw poll for U.S. Senate and Governor
Mock Caucus - Part 3: Election of Precinct Leaders and other business
Mock Caucus - Part 4: Election of Delegates and Alternates to the County Assembly, State Assembly, and 5th Congressional District Assembly
Mock Caucus - Part 5: Additional business and closing.
If you have further questions after watching these videos, please call the Republican Headquarters at 719-578-0022. Thank you for your interest in participating in this critical first step in our party's nomination and platform process.
What if I'm Elected as a Delegate or Alternate? [Link coming]
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
March 16, 2010 7 pm - Neighborhood Caucuses
April 10, 2010 (all day) - El Paso County Assembly at the UCCS Events Center
April 17, 2010 at 9:00 am - House District 21 Assembly at Cheyenne Mountain High School at 1200 Cresta Road, Colorado Springs
May 21, 2010 - 5th Congressional District Assembly in Loveland, CO
May 22, 2010 - State Assembly at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, CO
