On March 1, voters throughout Minnesota will meet in auditoriums, community centers, and city halls to attend precinct caucuses. These local meetings are the official beginning of the 2016 election process, where you can gather with your neighbors to voice your views on major issues facing the state and the country. You will also be able to cast your vote in the presidential preference ballot, which determines how many delegates each candidate will receive at their party’s national convention. Anyone eligible to vote by Nov. 8 may participate in the caucus discussions.

 

Regardless of your political affiliation, I hope you will take time to attend your precinct caucus. If this is your first caucus, you’ll learn a lot about the political process. If you regularly attend caucus, try to convince one of your neighbors to attend with you. Our system of government depends on the engagement of its citizens, and these meetings offer one of the best opportunities to have a direct impact on the issues and leaders that will shape our future.

 

To find more information about your caucus location and what to expect, visit the Secretary of State’s caucus website by going here: http://mnvotesinfo.sos.state.mn.us/voters/precinct-caucus/.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.