Washington State Democratic Caucuses: Feb 7

This year, the Democratic party in Washington is opting for a caucus rather than a primary. Caucuses require, in my opinion, much more commitment than voting. You show up, talk, listen to other people talk, move around into groups (hopefully of 15% or more), and vote. The caucus process here in Washington is fairly drawn out. The county caucuses are in April/Mail, the legislative district caucus is in May, the state convention is in June (complete calendar below). If you care about who Washington State elects and you're a Democrat, you have to show up at your caucus location on February 7 at 10am to have a say. Republicans, you'll just have to wait till November to let you feelings be known.

Presidential
Precinct Caucuses
February 7, 2004
10:00 AM

• Where Will Your Caucus be Held?
• How Do Caucuses Work?
• Caucus Delegate Guide

More info here

Here's the complete calendar:

1/02/04 Last day to file signatures for Initiatives to the Legislature
1/04/04 Delegate and alternate candidates may obtain statement of candidacy from State Party
1/07/04 Presidential Candidate's deadline for certifying names of their authorized reps. to State Party
1/12/04 Regular Legislative session begins
2/7/04 Precinct Caucuses
5/1/04 Legislative District Caucuses: Delegates to Congressional Caucuses elected
5/8/04 King County Convention: Platform and Resolutions
5/29/04 Congressional District Caucuses: Delegates elected to the National Convention
6/5/04 State Party Convention, Tacoma
11/02/04 General Election-Bush sent back to Crawford!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's off-topic. Consider it a public service announcement.

Comments

• Anonymous
  February 25, 2004
  So where are the Legislative District Causes to be held and what time on 5/1/04. Ditto the 5/8/04 m44ing as well as the 5/29/04 meeting and the 6/5/04 meeting?
• Anonymous
  February 27, 2004
  You didn't leave an email address, so I can't contact you, but I would use this link http://www.wa-democrats.org/PartyLeaders.php to find out.
• Anonymous
  April 21, 2004
  I attended the Spokane precinct caucus and was elected a deligate. I have a note in my date book "April 23-24 Dem. caucus." I believe this has something to do with the platform. My certificate says I was elected a "deligate to the County and /or Legislative District Caucus from Precinct 4430."
  
  I thought there would be additional information by now regarding where to go and what to do. Could you please advise me?
  
  You could Email or could call 509-924-6737, where a message regarding this can be left at any time if we don't pick up.
  
  There will always be a screening message asking the caller to identify him or her self on the second ring and it will take us longer to reach the phone.
  
  James Minard