The Precinct Caucus is a great opportunity to build support for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)! Caucuses are run by the political parties, and attendees support candidates, as well as present issues/ideas for the party to support (which could become part of the party platform). More info about caucuses here.
Note: This year there will NOT be a presidential straw poll at precinct caucuses as there has historically been. Starting this year, Minnesota will hold a presidential primary, which is on March 3 (early voting starts January 17).
Your caucus is the first step of a season of political party conventions where you get to decide on issues and candidates that matter to you. You will meet like-minded neighbors, introduce resolutions on issues and volunteer to become delegates to your senate district, county, state and national conventions. (The DFL State Convention is May 30-31 in Rochester. The GOP State Convention is May 16 in Rochester.) See SOS Caucus page for more information for all parties.
Working together, we can ensure that RCV, which is a core part of several party platforms, becomes a top priority conversation in the races for legislative and presidential offices.
What to Do
We are asking RCV supporters in every precinct to go to caucuses and do 3 things:
Introduce two resolutions to make RCV a priority at the local and state level in Minnesota. The more people who successfully present RCV resolutions at their precinct caucuses, the more likely RCV will be part of the party platform. Download your state-level resolution: DFL resolution or generic party resolution. Download the Bloomington resolution (DFL).
Sign up RCV supporters: Click here to download and print a signup form. (You can scan and either email them back to info@fairvotemn.org or mail to FairVote MN, 550 Vandalia St., Ste 210, St. Paul, MN 55114.)
Vie to become a delegate to your senate district or organizing unit convention. You may also volunteer to be a delegate to your county or other local organizing unit, but advancing to the senate district convention is the most important. Delegates for the state convention are elected at the senate district conventions.
Where to Go
To find your caucus location (smaller parties might instead hold a convention or meeting):
Caucus Training
If you are new to caucuses, or need a refresher, there are several Caucus Trainings coming up that will prepare you. There is a training in Bloomington on Feb. 24, and a training in Minnetonka on Feb. 20. Other Caucus Trainings are listed at the bottom of this page.