Information for the 2016 Utah Republican Party Caucus

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FAQs

What is a Neighborhood Precinct Caucus?

A caucus is a meeting sponsored by political parties where you and your neighbors from your voting precinct meet together once every two years to elect a few of your fellow neighbors as delegates to represent your voting precinct at the political party’s convention where Republican Candidates are chosen. This year you will be able to cast your Republican Presidential Preference ballot at your Neighborhood Caucus in person or online.

Who Can Participate in a Neighborhood Precinct Caucus?

Anyone can attend a caucus meeting, however, in order to participate in your neighborhood caucus you must live in the precinct, be at least 18 years of age by the general election date, and be a registered Republican or affiliate as a Republican.

What Happens at a Neighborhood Precinct Caucus and How Long Does it last?

Members of each precinct vote for Precinct Officers, County Delegates, State Delegates, read the Party’s platform, discuss and learn about the Party’s candidates. The caucus starts at 7pm and usually last about 2 hours.

What Do Delegates and Precinct Officers Do?

Delegates represent their precinct at county and state party conventions where they vote for candidates who will go on to public primary or general elections. Precinct officers represent their precinct on the governing body of the political party and work to get Republican candidates elected.

 Where Is My Neighborhood Precinct Caucus?

Visit www.utah.gop/caucus-locations (coming soon) for more information on where your neighborhood precinct caucus will be held.

What is the Republican Presidential Preference Caucus?

The Republican Presidential Caucus is essentially a Presidential Primary that is administered by the political party on March 22, 2016.  You may cast your ballot in-person at your precinct caucus, on-line (7am -11pm), or by absentee ballot.

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