This election year,
it is important
to brush up on
important processes
that carry us
to Election Day.
The American use of “caucus” was first used in 18th century Boston to refer to a political club.
Today, caucusesplayan essential role in shaping American government.
Over time, the concept of caucuses evolved to refer to two distinct forms of political organization:
party caucuses
and
legislative caucuses.
Party caucuses provide voters with an opportunity to gather with members of their political party and nominate a candidate for an upcoming election.
In presidential elections, party caucuses do not directly elect a candidate, but rather determine the number of state delegates pledged to vote for a candidate at the party’s national convention.
Legislative caucuses provide elected representatives an opportunity to meet others