On Feb 10, 2018 at 10:15 a.m., Quincy Democrats are meeting to vote on the delegates to the June 1-2, 2018 state Democratic Convention. Doors open at 9:30 A.M.
The caucus is open to the public. However, to vote you must be a properly registered Quincy Democrat. See the official flyer on the event in PDF format here.
Please join us! If you are interested in becoming involved in politics, now is your chance!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I'm registered to vote, but not as a Democrat. Can I vote at the caucus? A voter may become a Democrat at the caucus, and by doing so he/she can vote at the caucus.
** You do not need to be an active Democrat to participate in the caucus. We know there are a lot of voters who are energized and want to become involved. We encourage your participation! Really. ***
Do I need to be present at the caucus to be elected as a delegate: Yes. The only exception is for persons serving in U.S. Armed Forces, who must advise the Chair by February 1, 2018 of their desire for consideration.
Seventeen year olds: A pre-registered Democrat who resides in a Quincy ward and will be 18 on or before September 18, 2018 can take part in the caucus, run for delegate or alternate and vote for delegate or alternate.
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Links to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, to be held on June 1-2, 2018:
* Massachusetts Democratic State Party web page on the Convention
* Caucus rules, information, and forms
* 2018 State Convention Rules
* 2018 State Convention Add-On Application
* 2018 State Convention Fee Waiver Application
Please note this important requirement as stated in the Methods of Selecting Delegates (available under the Caucus information and forms link above):
20. No person who publicly supported and/or endorsed any candidate whose announced intention was/is to oppose a nominee of the Democratic Party, in the current or a previous partisan election may be nominated, elected or seated as a Delegate or Alternate. For previous support the period of time during which such person will be prohibited from participating as Delegate or Alternate is:
● For U. S. President and statewide offices: four years from the date of the election in question.
● For all other offices: two years from the date of the election in question.
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This "caucus" meeting will take place at Quincy High School, 100 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169. There is plenty of free parking, and the Quincy Center Red Line/bus T stop is within walking distance. The school is handicapped / disabled friendly!