2012 Caucuses and Conventions

 
Find the location of your Congressional District Caucus

The 2012 Caucuses and Conventions are your way of becoming a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, choosing a nominee for President, shaping our Party platform, and getting involved with the Party for 2012.

For information about the 2012 Caucuses and Conventions, refer to the table and infographic below.

To read a Caucuses and Conventions FAQ, click here.
For information about the State Convention, click here.
To view a video training on how to become a National Delegate, click here.
To become a National Delegate, fill out a National Delegate Statement of Candidacy.

 
  Event Purpose Date Location  
  Precinct Caucus Select the Democratic Presidential nominee, elect delegates and alternates to the Legislative District Caucses and County Convention Sunday, April 15th, 1:00pm Click here
  Legislative District Caucus Elect delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Caucuses and State Convention Generally Saturday, April 28th, 10:00 am, although start time varies Click here
  County Convention Address resolutions, adopt a County Platform Generally Sunday, April 29th, 10:00 am, although date and time vary. Click here
  Congressional District Caucus Elect delegates and alternates to the National Convention, elect presidential electors and alternates Sunday, May 20th, time TBD Click here
  State Convention Elect delegates and alternates to the National Convention, elect presidential electors, elect 13 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials (PLEOs), address resolutions, adopt a State Party Platform Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd Seattle, click here for more information
  National Convention Nominate the candidates for President and Vice President, adopt a Party Platform Monday, September 3rd through Thursday, September 6th Charlotte, North Carolina
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