16th LD Delegate Selection Caucus
The 16th LD Democratic Caucus will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, at 10:00 am for the purpose of selecting our Legislative Districts Delegates to the State Convention on Saturday, June 25th, held in Tacoma, Washington, and virtually.
To attend the caucus: Anyone who is over the age of 18, a resident of the 16th LD based on the current map as of February 26, 2022, and who publicly states that they are a Democrat is eligible to attend the Caucus. You must register in advance to receive the Zoom information via this link (or copy and paste into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOChpz0sGtJQ6m-6rkL2x-uHqlqoPQyj)
To run for delegate: Anyone who is over the age of 18, a resident of the 16th LD based on the current map as of February 26, 2022, and who publicly states they are a Democrat is eligible to run as a candidate for Convention Delegate.
- To become a candidate, you must complete this registration form no later than NOON on Thursday, March 24 AND attend the caucus virtually on March 26 at 10 am. There will be no nominations taken during the caucus.
- Candidates have the option of providing a written statement about their candidacy as part of their registration, which will be shared with voters. Candidates will also have up to 60 seconds to speak at the caucus, if they choose.
- Anyone selected as a delegate must decide by April 1, 2022 whether they will attend in-person in Tacoma or virtually. Those who attend in-person are responsible for covering their own travel costs. There are no costs to attend virtually.
- Delegates will be expected to attend preparatory meetings virtually between March and the convention in June.
To vote at the caucus: Only those individuals who are elected or appointed Precinct Committee Officers in the 16th LD as of February 26, 2022, are eligible to vote in the Caucus. Voters will receive a separate email prior to the caucus with their Unique Voter Identification Number (UVIN) and instructions for casting their anonymous electronic ballots during the caucus.