2008 Presidential Caucus

For the first time in our State's history, Nevada will hold an early presidential caucus and will help the major political parties select their presidential nominees.

On January 19, 2008, both the Democratic and the Republican Parties will hold their presidential caucuses in Nevada. Members of the respective parties will meet with other registered voters within their precinct to determine their preferred presidential candidate and thereby award delegates to the candidates. These meetings are open to the public, but only registered voters of the respective party may participate in the selection process.

The Secretary of State plays a limited role in the caucus process. A caucus is governed by rules established by a political party. The Secretary of State's office will provide both parties with the official registration file for the allocation of delegates, assist both of the parties in ensuring that any applicable federal and state election laws are enforced, and insure that all eligible voters who qualify pursuant to the respective political party rules have the ability to participate.

Basic Facts

Democrats
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Detailed Caucus Information: www.nvdemscaucus.com

Eligible Participants: Open to all registered Democrats. If you are not already registered but eligible to vote, you may complete a registration form and participate on the day of the caucus. If you will be 18 by November 4, 2008 and are otherwise eligible to vote, you may participate in the caucus.

Caucus Locations: Check my Caucus Location

Sign-In: Arrive by 11:30 am

Basic Caucus Process: Caucus participants will indicate which candidate they support. The precinct caucus chair will then announce which candidates have the most support and which candidates do not have enough support to meet the "viability" threshold. Caucus participants who support a candidate who is not viable and has not met the threshold of support to continue will then realign themselves with their second choice candidate. Based on the size of the presidential preference groups in support of one candidate or another, the delegates to the county convention are apportioned. Additional Information

Absentee Voting: Not permitted

Republicans
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Detailed Caucus Information: www.nvgopcaucus.com

Eligible Participants: Open to all Republicans who are registered as a Republican at least 30 days prior to the caucus. If you will be 18 by November 4, 2008 and are otherwise registered and eligible to vote, you may participate in the caucus.

Caucus Locations: Check my Caucus Location

Sign-In: Arrive by 9 am

Basic Caucus Process: Following a brief speech by supporters of each Presidential candidate, caucus attendees vote in a Presidential Preference Poll through a secret ballot contest. Caucus participants will also have the ability to nominate delegates. Additional Information

Absentee Voting: Not permitted