How to Caucus as a Democrat in Texas

Mulder · Feb 12, 2008

I have been looking for this information on the web and finally found the exact information on what YOU need to do (if you vote in the Democratic Primary) to get the remaining votes cast for your candidate in the Caucus.

The cliff’s notes version: Link

* Texas has a two step process that is open to all registered voters.

* When you cast your vote in the Texas primary, in essence it’s only 75% of a full vote.

* 126 of Texas’ 168 votes will be allocated to candidates based on the ballots cast.

* 15 minutes after the polls close (7:00 p.m.) those who voted must return to their precinct.

* This “precinct convention” is how Texas will decide how to divide the remaining 42 delegates.

* The rules were originally put in place to insure that the Democratic hierarchy would have more say.

More information from the Texas Democratic Party... Link

PRECINCT CONVENTIONS

A convention will be held in your precinct at 7:15 p.m. on March 4, 2008, the same day as the Presidential Primary. The convention is usually held at the polling place and is open to anyone who votes in the Democratic Primary that day (or during the early voting period). There will be a sign at the polling place telling exactly where the convention will be held. If you can't find a sign, ask your election clerk where the convention will be held.

The convention begins at 7:15 p.m. when the Precinct Chair calls the convention to order. If the Precinct Chair is absent, anyone participating may start the meeting. The convention is governed by Robert's Rules of Order and Texas Democratic Party Rules. If you are late to the convention, you can still participate; however, you can't change what has already happened.

The first item of business is for everyone attending to sign in and indicate the presidential candidate (including undecided) you support. This is not a secret ballot. The State Party will provide your Precinct Chair with forms to use.

Next, the convention elects a Chair and Secretary to run the convention.

Third, the Chair announces:

1. The number of delegates to the County/Senatorial Convention the precinct will elect;

2. The percent of people attending the Precinct Convention who support each candidate; and

3. The number of delegates the supporters of each candidate are entitled to elect. Delegates are awarded to presidential candidates based on a candidate's share of supporters at the convention by using the following formula:

E-Z Math Formula to Determine Threshold

Number of People at Precinct Convention

Divided By

Number Of Delegates To County/Senatorial

Convention To Which The Precinct Is Entitled

Equals

Threshold (Number of People

Required for a Candidate Caucus)

(Always Round Up)

EXAMPLE:

31 people attend a Precinct Convention which is entitled to 6 delegates to the County/Senatorial Convention. Divide 6 into 31 for an answer of 5.1. Since you always round up, the threshold for this Precinct Convention would be 6.

Fourth, supporters of each candidate gather in a group and elect delegates and alternates to the County/Senatorial Convention. Anyone who supports a candidate who did not win enough of the convention to elect one delegate may join the supporters of the candidate who is their second choice.

Voting within the group is done at one time. The group first secures enough nominations to fill all of the delegate and alternate positions. Each person casts as many votes as there are delegates to be elected. For instance, suppose you support Jane Doe for president and she is entitled to 4 delegates and 4 alternates to the County/Senatorial Convention. Your group must first make at least 8 nominations. Then, one vote is taken and you cast 4 votes. You may cast your votes for one person or split them among several people. The top highest vote getters are selected in rank order until all delegate and alternate positions are filled.

Mulder · Feb 12, 2008

Here is when you can vote early...

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Here is where...

Any voter registered in Harris County can vote early at ANY of the following locations.

Nearby Locations:

* Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet near Hillcroft
* Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive (One Block East of Sam Houston Tollway - Off Richmond)
* Alief Regional Branch Library, 7979 South Kirkwood
* Lac Hong Square, 6628 Wilcrest Dr.

Other Locations:

* Downtown, Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston, 1st Floor
* Fiesta Mart, Inc., 8130 Kirby Drive just south of O.S.T.
* The Power Center, 12401 S. Post Oak Road
* Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray
* Ripley House, 4410 Navigation Blvd.
* Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4605 Wilmington
* Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum, 901Yorkchester
* Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane, Clear Lake
* Galena Park Branch Library, 1500 Keene Street, Galena Park
* Palm Center, 5300 Griggs Road (Enter JP/Constable Door)
* NEW Baytown Community Center - Tejas Room, 2407 Market Street, Baytown
* Harris County Courthouse Annex #25, 7330 Spencer Highway, Pasadena
* IBEW Hall, 4345 Allen Genoa Road, Pasadena
* Houston Community College, Southeast College, Angela Morales Student Center, 6815 Rustic
* Acres Homes Multi-Service Center - 2nd Floor, 6719 West Montgomery Road
* Bear Creek Park Community Center, Bear Creek Drive at Patterson Road
* Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood, Spring
* Franz Road Storefront, 19818 Franz Road.
* Jersey Village City Hall, 16327 Lakeview Dr.
* Harris County Courthouse Annex #35 - 2nd Floor, (Spring Branch Community Center) 1721 Pech Road
* Tomball Public Works Building, 501 B James, Tomball
* Pondersosa Fire Station No. 1, 17061 Rolling Creek Drive
* Octavia Fields Branch Library Annex, 1503 South Houston Avenue, Humble
* Julia C. Hester House, 2020 Solo St.
* Harris County Library, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood
* Moody Park Recreation Center, 3725 Fulton
* Hardy Senior Center, 10901 West Hardy Road
* BeeBe Tabernacle Methodist Church, 7210 Langley
* North Channel Library, 15741 Wallisville Road
* NEW Cypress Top Park, 26026 Hempstead Highway, Cypress
* NEW George Bush Park, 16500 Westheimer Pkwy

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jo mama · Feb 12, 2008

im sure trader texx has been studying up on this so that he can get in there and support hillary the neo-con.

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