For most Minnesotans, attending a political caucus is something new, confusing, and intimidating. Some people think it’s just for those “in the know” or elected officials. Ironically, a caucus is intended to be a very welcoming meeting, in your neighborhood, with your neighbors of the same political party. The Senate District 60 Republicans want to encourage participation in the upcoming 2012 Precinct Caucuses. With the election of a new President and new Minnesota US Senator in November 2012, the February 7th Caucuses are more important than ever. All you need to do is show up!

SD60 Site Links

Find Your Caucus Location
Resources for Conveners, includes all forms and information sheets
Caucus FAQ Page
Caucus Jargon

News Links

Great WSJ interactive guide to the Nations Caucuses
2012 Republican Primary Delegate Allocation with Explanation

Why Should You Attend the Republican Caucus?

Presidential Preference Poll  Let the rest of Minnesota know who our next President should be with your straw poll vote!  Every one that attends their precinct caucus can vote on who they think the Republican candidate for President should be!

Vote for Delegates  Delegate elections are very important!  Delegates determine who our endorsed candidates will be and they decide what is and isn’t in our political platform.  Any caucus attendee can run to be a delegate or alternate, but be prepared to attend the conventions if you are elected.

Vote on Platform Resolutions  Resolutions that pass move on to the county or BPOU convention and then could move on to the district convention and the state convention.  Resolutions that pass at the state convention become part of our platform and could eventually become a law.  The resolution that you submit on February 7th could become a law someday!

Send A Message To Your Neighbors  Attending your precinct caucus is a great way to let your neighbors know that you are actively concerned about the future of our country.  Too many people that complain about our representatives and laws don’t attend their local precinct caucus and therefore have little or no impact.  Send a positive message to your neighborhood by attending your precinct caucus!

Send A Message To The Press  The news media pays attention to precinct cause attendance.  Strong attendance shows up in the headlines and helps to win elections!