FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
When are precinct caucuses? Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Are precinct caucuses in person this year? If so, what are the COVID protocols? As of now, the precinct caucuses will be held in person (see below for location). MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. If you are not comfortable attending in person, you can submit a Non-Attendee Participation form. Email the completed form to chair@dfl51.org. If you would rather drop it off, give Chair Lisa Noah a call at 651-452-2594 for instructions.
What time do precinct caucuses start and end? Doors open at 6:30p.m. The caucus starts at 7:00p.m. There is no exact ending time, but most caucuses only take 1-2 hours. The length depends on how many resolutions your neighbors want to discuss.
Where are precinct caucuses? The Senate District 51 DFL precinct caucuses will be held at Dakota Hills Middle School (4183 Braddock Trail, Eagan). Use the Precinct Finder to confirm the location of your precinct caucus. There are 24 precincts in Senate District 51, and there will be 24 separate meetings at Dakota Hills Middle School.
What should I bring to precinct caucuses? Because there will be 24 separate precinct caucuses at Dakota Hills Middle School for the 24 precincts in Senate District 51, the most important thing to know when you arrive at precinct caucuses is your precinct number. Use the Precinct Finder to look it up before you get there and then it will be easy for you to find the right classroom where your precinct is meeting. You might also want to bring a pen and any water or snacks you need. No food will be provided at caucuses.
What are precinct caucuses? Your precinct caucus is a meeting of neighbors that happens every two years. The precinct caucus is the first step in shaping our party and electing leaders to support our DFL values. The agenda includes: electing a precinct chair and two vice chairs, electing delegates and alternates to the Senate District DFL Convention, and proposing and voting on resolutions that can become part of the DFL party platform. Precinct caucuses are the most basic, grass-roots level of politics.
What are resolutions? Resolutions are policy statements on a particular issue. Attendees bring resolutions on issues they feel strongly about and your caucus will debate the resolution and then vote on whether to pass it along to the Senate District convention for their vote. If the resolution makes it all the way to the DFL State Convention, it could become part of the DFL Action Agenda. Click here to get the official resolution form. Your resolution must be on this form to be considered. We will also have copies of the form at the caucuses. Click here to read the current Action Agenda.
Can I bring my kids to precinct caucuses? Sure! Each precinct meets in a classroom, and your kids are welcome to attend with you. Unless your kids enjoy politics, however, you will want to bring something to keep them entertained! And, kids over two will need to wear a mask.
What is a precinct? A precinct is the smallest political organizing unit and is basically your neighborhood. Each precinct has its own voting location. Use the Precinct Finder to look up your precinct before you get to the caucuses to make it super simple to find your neighbors!
Do only Democrats hold precinct caucuses? No, all parties hold precinct caucuses on the same night but in different locations. The DFL precinct caucuses for Senate District 51 will be held at Dakota Hills Middle School.
Is there a dress code at precinct caucuses? No! Wear whatever you would wear at any other gathering of neighbors.
Do I have to talk at precinct caucuses? You will probably be asked to introduce yourself. Other than that, it is up to you how much you want to participate.
Why should I come to precinct caucuses? To meet your Democratic neighbors, get involved in local politics, and have influence on the political process. Precincts will be electing one Precinct Chair and two Vice Chairs. If you have some time to give to the DFL party, consider running! Click here to read what the precinct officers do. Be the change you want to see!
Can anyone come to precinct caucuses? Sure, anyone can observe the caucus. But there are a few rules about participating. You must be 16 by election day to participate in the caucus and 18 by election day to vote on caucus business. You must consider yourself a member of the DFL party and can't be active in any other political party to participate in the caucus.
Do you have a flyer that I can give to my neighbors about caucuses? Yes! Click here for a pdf flyer you can give to your neighbors.
What are your rules for campaigns and community outreach organizations? Click here for our rules, which were approved at the December 16, 2021 Central Committee meeting.
How do I learn more about precinct caucuses? Scroll down for more information!
When are precinct caucuses? Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Are precinct caucuses in person this year? If so, what are the COVID protocols? As of now, the precinct caucuses will be held in person (see below for location). MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. If you are not comfortable attending in person, you can submit a Non-Attendee Participation form. Email the completed form to chair@dfl51.org. If you would rather drop it off, give Chair Lisa Noah a call at 651-452-2594 for instructions.
What time do precinct caucuses start and end? Doors open at 6:30p.m. The caucus starts at 7:00p.m. There is no exact ending time, but most caucuses only take 1-2 hours. The length depends on how many resolutions your neighbors want to discuss.
Where are precinct caucuses? The Senate District 51 DFL precinct caucuses will be held at Dakota Hills Middle School (4183 Braddock Trail, Eagan). Use the Precinct Finder to confirm the location of your precinct caucus. There are 24 precincts in Senate District 51, and there will be 24 separate meetings at Dakota Hills Middle School.
What should I bring to precinct caucuses? Because there will be 24 separate precinct caucuses at Dakota Hills Middle School for the 24 precincts in Senate District 51, the most important thing to know when you arrive at precinct caucuses is your precinct number. Use the Precinct Finder to look it up before you get there and then it will be easy for you to find the right classroom where your precinct is meeting. You might also want to bring a pen and any water or snacks you need. No food will be provided at caucuses.
What are precinct caucuses? Your precinct caucus is a meeting of neighbors that happens every two years. The precinct caucus is the first step in shaping our party and electing leaders to support our DFL values. The agenda includes: electing a precinct chair and two vice chairs, electing delegates and alternates to the Senate District DFL Convention, and proposing and voting on resolutions that can become part of the DFL party platform. Precinct caucuses are the most basic, grass-roots level of politics.
What are resolutions? Resolutions are policy statements on a particular issue. Attendees bring resolutions on issues they feel strongly about and your caucus will debate the resolution and then vote on whether to pass it along to the Senate District convention for their vote. If the resolution makes it all the way to the DFL State Convention, it could become part of the DFL Action Agenda. Click here to get the official resolution form. Your resolution must be on this form to be considered. We will also have copies of the form at the caucuses. Click here to read the current Action Agenda.
Can I bring my kids to precinct caucuses? Sure! Each precinct meets in a classroom, and your kids are welcome to attend with you. Unless your kids enjoy politics, however, you will want to bring something to keep them entertained! And, kids over two will need to wear a mask.
What is a precinct? A precinct is the smallest political organizing unit and is basically your neighborhood. Each precinct has its own voting location. Use the Precinct Finder to look up your precinct before you get to the caucuses to make it super simple to find your neighbors!
Do only Democrats hold precinct caucuses? No, all parties hold precinct caucuses on the same night but in different locations. The DFL precinct caucuses for Senate District 51 will be held at Dakota Hills Middle School.
Is there a dress code at precinct caucuses? No! Wear whatever you would wear at any other gathering of neighbors.
Do I have to talk at precinct caucuses? You will probably be asked to introduce yourself. Other than that, it is up to you how much you want to participate.
Why should I come to precinct caucuses? To meet your Democratic neighbors, get involved in local politics, and have influence on the political process. Precincts will be electing one Precinct Chair and two Vice Chairs. If you have some time to give to the DFL party, consider running! Click here to read what the precinct officers do. Be the change you want to see!
Can anyone come to precinct caucuses? Sure, anyone can observe the caucus. But there are a few rules about participating. You must be 16 by election day to participate in the caucus and 18 by election day to vote on caucus business. You must consider yourself a member of the DFL party and can't be active in any other political party to participate in the caucus.
Do you have a flyer that I can give to my neighbors about caucuses? Yes! Click here for a pdf flyer you can give to your neighbors.
What are your rules for campaigns and community outreach organizations? Click here for our rules, which were approved at the December 16, 2021 Central Committee meeting.
How do I learn more about precinct caucuses? Scroll down for more information!
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HOW TO CAUCUS
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WRITE A RESOLUTION
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DFL Resolution Form
Want to propose a resolution at your precinct caucus? Be sure to use the official DFL resolutions form.
Non-Attendee Participation Form
Can't make it to your precinct caucus, but want to be a delegate to the Senate District convention?
Fill out a non-attendee form and send it to chair@dfl51.org.
Fill out a non-attendee form and send it to chair@dfl51.org.
LEARN MORE
Learn more about how caucuses work and what to expect by reviewing the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
THE CALL
The 2022-2023 Official Call explains the process and procedures of the Caucus and Convention system.
PLATFORM
The beliefs and principles of the Minnesota DFL.
GET INVOLVED
If you'd like to volunteer to help with your 2022 precinct caucus please contact us!
Prepared and paid for by Senate District 51 DFL Committee, Lisa Noah, Chair, PO Box 21222, Eagan, MN 55121.
Not in conjunction with any candidate or campaign committee.
Copyright 2022 Senate District 51 DFL
Not in conjunction with any candidate or campaign committee.
Copyright 2022 Senate District 51 DFL