2018 Caucus Process
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DemEnterCO Caucus Summit on Saturday January 13th, 2018, being co-sponsored by IFRR (Event Info: Facebook Event Page; Action Network Registration)
The Caucus Summit takes place 5 days after one must be both a registered and active voter and affiliated with one of the two major parties to participate in each parties' respective caucus.
Check voter registration here to make sure you are registered and are listed as "active". For anyone who would like to participate in the caucus process, the voter must affiliate with the specific party. While looking at your voter registration record, click the “Change party affiliation” link next to listed party affiliation, put in your driver’s license or state-issued ID number, and last 4 digits of your SSN. Follow the steps, choosing the party affiliation of your choice.
If it cannot be done online, print and fill out this form and bring it to your county's Clerk & Recorder.
Registration AND affiliation must be done by the end of Monday, January 8th, 2018 to participate in the caucus process.
Disclosure: IFRR Wiki co-founder Jessica Chauvin (Jessica Sandi) is volunteering as the Planning Coordinator for the Caucus Summit.
Contents
Caucus Summit Event
- When: Saturday January 13th, 2018
- Time: Registration begins at 9am; Event runs from 10am to 7pm
- Where: Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Ct, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
- Cost: $5 admission; additional $10 for optional boxed lunch
Caucus Summit Agenda
- Intros
- What is a caucus and why do we caucus?
- Panel of Experts: The process of caucuses, rules, ethics and audience questions.
- Caucus 101: Basics for people never attending a caucus before,
- Caucus 102: How to be an effective caucus member,
- Caucus 103: How to be elected a delegate to County, CD and State Assemblies
- Lunch and Networking
- Mock Caucuses or Mockuses
- Break up into groups by county residency when possible
- Come back together. Answer audience questions about their experiences..
- Candidate Forums. (Approximate times.)
- Governor 4-5:15 pm.
- Attorney General 5:30-7:00 pm
Caucus Summit Panelists
Caucus Summit Materials
Important 2018 Statewide Election Dates
Calendar of Important Dates, from the Colorado State Secretary of State's office (PDF format).
Caucus-Specific
- January 8th, 2018 (Monday) - Last day to affiliate as either a Democrat or Republican to participate in the March 6th precinct caucuses, which is the first step towards deciding which candidates make it to the primary ballot.
- February 5th, 2018 (Monday) - Last day to update voter registration to correct address. Also last day for state parties to file or amend rules and bylaws with the Colorado Secretary of State.
- March 5th, 2018 (Monday) - Check voter registration in case precinct was redrawn (deadline is Feb. 5th).
- March 6th, 2018 (Tuesday) - Democratic and Republican Precinct Caucuses. (Check with respective county party on times and places.)
- By March 31st, 2018 (Saturday) - LAST day to hold County Assemblies. (Check with respective county party on times and places.)
- April 14th, 2018 (Saturday) - Colorado Democratic Party State Assembly.
- TBA - Colorado Republican Party State Assembly
Primary-Specific
- June 4th, 2018 (Monday) - First day primary ballots can be mailed out to voters.
- June 26th, 2018 (Tuesday) - Day of primary. Vote in-person or drop off ballot at designated location by 7pm that day.
General Election-Specific
- October 15th, 2018 (Monday) - First day General Election ballots can be mailed out.
- October 29th, 2018 (Monday) - Last day to register to vote to receive a mail ballot.
- November 6th, 2018 (Tuesday) - General Election. Vote in-person or drop off ballot at designated location by 7pm that day.
Basic Participant Checklist
- Registered to vote in the state of Colorado
- Status is Active
- Registered as either a member of the Democratic Party or the Republican Party (Third parties have different processes.)
- Registered to the correct address
- Confirm county
- Check for dates, times, and locations of each caucus and assembly specific to your county
- Confirm precinct number (last 3 digits in your 10 digit precinct number)
Precinct Caucuses by County and Party
(Have info on a county not yet filled? Email us information: colorado-elections-wiki@googlegroups.com. We are looking for locations, dates, caucus rules specific to respective county parties, etc.)
| County | Party | Website(s) | County Caucus/Assembly Rules | Precinct Caucses Date, Time & Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Tuesday 3/6/18 |
| Adams County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Alamosa County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 (Time?) ALL PRECINCTS Alamosa Recreation Center 2222 Old Sanford Rd, Alamosa, CO 81101 | ||
| Alamosa County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Arapahoe County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Tuesday 3/6/18 |
| Arapahoe County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Archuleta County | Democrat | Official Website | Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Archuleta County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Baca County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Baca County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Bent County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Bent County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Boulder County | Democrat | Official Website |
BoCo Dems Caucus Page | Tuesday 3/6/18 |
| Boulder County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Broomfield County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm ALL PRECINCTS Broomfield High School 1 Eagle Way Broomfield, CO 80020 | |
| Broomfield County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Chaffee County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 Registeration: 6pm; Caucus: 7pm Precincts 1-4 Avery Parsons Elem School Precincts 5-9 Elementary School in Salida | ||
| Chaffee County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Cheyenne County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Cheyenne County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Clear Creek County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Clear Creek County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Conejos County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Conejos County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Costilla County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Costilla County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Crowley County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Crowley County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Custer County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Custer County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Delta County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Delta County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Denver County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Tuesday 3/6/18 |
| Denver County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Dolores County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Dolores County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Douglas County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Douglas County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Eagle County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Eagle County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| El Paso County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| El Paso County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Elbert County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18, 7pm ALL PRECINCTS Elbert County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall 95 Ute Avneue Kiowa, CO 80117 | |
| Elbert County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Fremont County | Democrat | Facebook |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Fremont County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Garfield County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Garfield County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Gilpin County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Gilpin County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Grand County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Grand County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Gunnison County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Gunnison County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Hinsdale County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Hinsdale County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Huerfano County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Huerfano County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Jackson County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Jackson County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Jefferson County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Tuesday 3/6/18 |
| Jefferson County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Kiowa County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Kiowa County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Kit Carson County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Kit Carson County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| La Plata County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| La Plata County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Lake County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 Registration: 6pm; Caucus begin: 7pm ALL PRECINCTS Lake County High School 1000 W 4th St Leadville, CO 80461 | ||
| Lake County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Larimer County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Larimer County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Las Animas County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Las Animas County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Lincoln County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Lincoln County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Logan County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Logan County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Mesa County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Mesa County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Mineral County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Mineral County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Moffat County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Moffat County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Montezuma County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Montezuma County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Montrose County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Montrose County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Morgan County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Morgan County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Otero County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Otero County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Ouray County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Ouray County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Park County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Park County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Phillips County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Phillips County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Pitkin County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Pitkin County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Prowers County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Prowers County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Pueblo County | Democrat | Official Website | Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Pueblo County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Rio Blanco County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Rio Blanco County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Rio Grande County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Rio Grande County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Routt County | Democrat | Official Website |
Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Routt County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Saguache County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Saguache County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| San Juan County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| San Juan County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| San Miguel County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| San Miguel County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Sedgwick County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Sedgwick County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Summit County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Summit County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Teller County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Teller County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Washington County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Washington County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Weld County | Democrat | Official Website | Tuesday 3/6/18 | |
| Weld County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Yuma County | Democrat | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
| Yuma County | Republican | Tuesday 3/6/18 | ||
County Assemblies by Party (next step after Precinct Caucus)
(Have info on a county not yet filled? Email us information: colorado-elections-wiki@googlegroups.com. We are looking for locations, dates, caucus rules specific to respective county parties, etc.)
| County | Party | Website(s) | County Assembly Rules | County Assembly Date, Time & Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Saturday 3/24/18 Adams County Fairgrounds 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601 |
| Adams County | Republican | |||
| Alamosa County | Democrat | Saturday 3/31/18 (Time?) TBA | ||
| Alamosa County | Republican | |||
| Arapahoe County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Saturday 3/24/18 (Time?) Hinkley High School 1250 Chambers Rd. Aurora, CO 80011 |
| Arapahoe County | Republican | |||
| Archuleta County | Democrat | Official Website | ||
| Archuleta County | Republican | |||
| Baca County | Democrat | |||
| Baca County | Republican | |||
| Bent County | Democrat | |||
| Bent County | Republican | |||
| Boulder County | Democrat | Official Website |
BoCo Dems Caucus Page | Saturday 3/24/18 Boulder High School 1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302 |
| Boulder County | Republican | |||
| Broomfield County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Broomfield County | Republican | Thursday 3/22/18, 7pm-9pm Broomfield Heights Middle School 1555 Daphne St. Broomfield, CO 80020 | ||
| Chaffee County | Democrat | Saturday 3/17/18, 10:00am 330 Burnett Ave, Poncha Springs, CO 81242 | ||
| Chaffee County | Republican | |||
| Cheyenne County | Democrat | |||
| Cheyenne County | Republican | |||
| Clear Creek County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday, 3/24/18 (Time?) United Church of Idaho Springs 1410 Colorado Blvd Idaho Springs, CO 80452 | |
| Clear Creek County | Republican | |||
| Conejos County | Democrat | |||
| Conejos County | Republican | |||
| Costilla County | Democrat | |||
| Costilla County | Republican | |||
| Crowley County | Democrat | |||
| Crowley County | Republican | |||
| Custer County | Democrat | |||
| Custer County | Republican | |||
| Delta County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Delta County | Republican | |||
| Denver County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Saturday 3/24/2018, 8am-5pm South High School 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210 |
| Denver County | Republican | |||
| Dolores County | Democrat | |||
| Dolores County | Republican | |||
| Douglas County | Democrat | Saturday 3/24/18, 9am Chaparral High School 15655 Brookstone Dr, Parker, CO 80134 | ||
| Douglas County | Republican | Saturday 3/24/18, (Time?) Legend High School 22219 Hilltop Rd. Parker, CO 80138 | ||
| Eagle County | Democrat | Saturday 3/17/18, 9am Battle Mountain High School 151 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO 81632 | ||
| Eagle County | Republican | |||
| El Paso County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/31/2018 (Time?) University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | |
| El Paso County | Republican | Saturday 3/24/18, 7am-3pm University of Colorado, Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | ||
| Elbert County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/24/2018, 1pm-4pm Elizabeth Library 651 W. Beverly St. Elizabeth, CO 80107 | |
| Elbert County | Republican | Saturday 3/24/18, 12p Elbert County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall 95 Ute Avneue Kiowa, CO 80117 | ||
| Fremont County | Democrat | Facebook |
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| Fremont County | Republican | Saturday 3/17/18, (Time?) Harrison School 920 Field Ave. Cañon City, CO 81212 | ||
| Garfield County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Garfield County | Republican | |||
| Gilpin County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/24/18, 10am Gilpin Community Center 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, CO 80422 | |
| Gilpin County | Republican | |||
| Grand County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Grand County | Republican | |||
| Gunnison County | Democrat | Wednesday 3/28/2018, 6pm Fred Fieldhouse, Gunnison | ||
| Gunnison County | Republican | |||
| Hinsdale County | Democrat | |||
| Hinsdale County | Republican | |||
| Huerfano County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Huerfano County | Republican | |||
| Jackson County | Democrat | |||
| Jackson County | Republican | |||
| Jefferson County | Democrat | Official Website |
Selection of Caucus-related rules from Bylaws | Saturday 3/17/18, 8am Location: TBA |
| Jefferson County | Republican | Saturday 3/24/18, 7am Colorado Christian University 8787 W Alameda Ave. Lakewood, CO 80226 | ||
| Kiowa County | Democrat | |||
| Kiowa County | Republican | |||
| Kit Carson County | Democrat | |||
| Kit Carson County | Republican | |||
| La Plata County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/17/18 (Time?) Fort Lewis College - Noble Hall Driving Directions Campus Map | |
| La Plata County | Republican | |||
| Lake County | Democrat | Monday 3/26/18 Registration: 6pm; Assembly start: 7pm Colorado Mtn. College Leadville Campus Gym 901 South Hwy 24 Leadville, CO 80461 | ||
| Lake County | Republican | |||
| Larimer County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/24/18 (Time?) Location: TBA | |
| Larimer County | Republican | |||
| Las Animas County | Democrat | |||
| Las Animas County | Republican | |||
| Lincoln County | Democrat | |||
| Lincoln County | Republican | |||
| Logan County | Democrat | |||
| Logan County | Republican | |||
| Mesa County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Mesa County | Republican | |||
| Mineral County | Democrat | |||
| Mineral County | Republican | |||
| Moffat County | Democrat | |||
| Moffat County | Republican | |||
| Montezuma County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/17/18, 9am Location: TBA | |
| Montezuma County | Republican | |||
| Montrose County | Democrat | Official Website |
Saturday 3/24/18 (Time?) Location: TBA | |
| Montrose County | Republican | |||
| Morgan County | Democrat | Saturday 3/17/2018, 1pm 920 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan | ||
| Morgan County | Republican | |||
| Otero County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Otero County | Republican | |||
| Ouray County | Democrat | |||
| Ouray County | Republican | |||
| Park County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Park County | Republican | |||
| Phillips County | Democrat | |||
| Phillips County | Republican | |||
| Pitkin County | Democrat | |||
| Pitkin County | Republican | |||
| Prowers County | Democrat | |||
| Prowers County | Republican | |||
| Pueblo County | Democrat | Official Website | Saturday 3/24/2018, 9am 1050 35th Ln, Pueblo | |
| Pueblo County | Republican | |||
| Rio Blanco County | Democrat | |||
| Rio Blanco County | Republican | |||
| Rio Grande County | Democrat | |||
| Rio Grande County | Republican | |||
| Routt County | Democrat | Official Website |
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| Routt County | Republican | |||
| Saguache County | Democrat | |||
| Saguache County | Republican | |||
| San Juan County | Democrat | |||
| San Juan County | Republican | |||
| San Miguel County | Democrat | |||
| San Miguel County | Republican | |||
| Sedgwick County | Democrat | |||
| Sedgwick County | Republican | |||
| Summit County | Democrat | |||
| Summit County | Republican | |||
| Teller County | Democrat | |||
| Teller County | Republican | |||
| Washington County | Democrat | |||
| Washington County | Republican | |||
| Weld County | Democrat | Official Website | ||
| Weld County | Republican | |||
| Yuma County | Democrat | |||
| Yuma County | Republican | |||
State Assembly
| State Party | Website(s) | Caucus, Assembly, & Convention Rules | State Assembly Date, Time & Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Democratic Party | Official Website Flickr YouTube |
Colorado Democratic Party Bylaws specific to Caucuses, Assemblies, and Conventions Full Text of Bylaws |
Saturday 4/14/18, 8am 1st Bank Event Center 11450 Broomfield Lane Broomfield, CO 80021 United States | |
| Colorado Republican Party | Official Website |
Full Text of Bylaws Colorado Republican Party Bylaws specific to Caucuses, Assemblies, and Conventions Selection of Demo for Multi-County District Assemblies Selection of Demo for Single-County District Assemblies Selection of Demo for County Assemblies |
TBA | |
