All three of Minnesota’s major political parties, as well as some minor parties, will hold precinct caucuses Tuesday, Feb. 4.
GOP Caucuses
For people residing in City of Becker, Becker Twp., Palmer Twp., Santiago Twp., Orrock Twp. and the new Big Lake Twp. will meet at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St.
Residents residing in the Cities of Clearwater and Clear Lake as well as citizens from Clearwater and Clear Lake Townships will meet at the American Legion Hall, 505 Pine St., in Clearwater.
Both start times are at 7 p.m.
DFL Caucuses
(Note: there were errors in last week’s Citizen identifying the DFL caucus locations, cities and townships. The following has the corrected information).
Citizens of the Cities of Becker and Clear Lake as well as township folk from Becker, Palmer and Santiago will meet at Becker High School, 12000 Hancock St. in Becker at 7 p.m.
Orrock and Big Lake Twp. (precinct 4) will meet at the Big Lake Middle School at 7 p.m.
Clearwater City and Clearwater Twp. will meet at the CLearwater Twp. Hall, 15015 Hwy. 24 in Clearwater at 7 p.m.
Precinct caucuses are open to the public, but to be eligible to offer resolutions, vote on party business or become a delegate, participants must be eligible to vote in the fall election, live in the precinct and be in general agreement with the principles of the political party.
At the precinct caucuses, members will elect precinct officers, discuss issues and ideas for the party to support, conduct a straw poll for governor and elect delegates for the political conventions.
For more information on caucus location as well as information on local party contacts, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website for more information at www.sos.state.mn.us.
