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Virginia Delegate Selection Process: How to Become a Democratic National Convention Delegate

Learn about the nomination process for President Barack Obama’s reelection at the Virginia Democratic Party's Delegate Selection Plan for the 2012 National Convention. Understand the steps, from registering to vote to participating in caucuses and conventions, to become a delegate at the district, state, and national levels. Get involved in the Democratic Party and contribute to the selection of delegates dedicated to supporting President Obama. Make your voice heard in the delegate selection process by following the outlined steps and playing an active role in the democratic process.

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Virginia Delegate Selection Process: How to Become a Democratic National Convention Delegate

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  1. 2012 Democratic National Convention • September 3-6 • Charlotte, North Carolina • Democratic Party of Virginia • www.vademocrats.org

  2. Nominating President Barack Obama for Reelection

  3. Virginia Delegate Selection Process • How it works • Primary • City & County Caucuses • District & State Conventions • Your part in it • Voter • Volunteer • District/State Convention Delegate • National Convention Delegate

  4. Delegate Selection Plan Summary • Presidential Preference Primary • March 6, 2012 Primary cancelled • Pres. Obama allocated 100% of Virginia’s convention delegates • Caucus/Convention Process • City/County Caucuses elect 2,500 delegates and 500 alternates to District and State Conventions • District/State Conventions elect 123 delegates, 9 alternates to National Convention

  5. National: 23 At Large (elected at State convention) / \ National: 69 District (elected at District conventions) / \ State: 2,500 (elected at city/county caucuses) Delegate “Pyramid”

  6. TypeDelegateAlternate District Level697 At Large232 Pledged PLEO14-- Automatic17-- TOTAL1239 National Convention Delegates and Alternates

  7. Step 1 - Register to Vote • Contact Local Registrar or State Board of elections: • www.sbe.state.va.us • 800-552-9745 • Must be 18 by Election Day, U.S. Citizen • Register at courthouse, DMV, other sites • You can register by mail • Fill out form completely and verify • No party registration

  8. Step 2 - Volunteer • President Obama’s Campaign: • Organize for caucuses/conventions • Organize for November election • Volunteer to help your local party • Contact DPVA

  9. Step 3 - Presidential Primary • The Obama campaign timely filed over 10,000 valid signatures (400 from each Cong. District) • No other Democratic candidates filed • President Obama was declared the winner of all of Virginia’s National Convention delegates and alternates • The March 6, 2012 Democratic Primary was cancelled

  10. Step 4 - City and County Caucuses • City/County caucuses elect district/state convention delegates and alternates • May be assembled or unassembled caucuses • April 21, 12:00 noon or April 23, 7:30 p.m. • Absentee voting (optional) – April 19, 7:00 p.m. • Delegate filing deadlines – April 16 or 18 • Caucuses must be publicized and locations must be accessible

  11. City and County Caucuses • Each jurisdiction is allocated a certain number of delegates (State Convention Call) • If the maximum number or fewer delegates pre-file, the local party can cancel the caucus • Slate voting is permitted • Jurisdictions may use city or county conventions as an intermediate step

  12. City and County Caucuses • To participate in a city or county caucus: • Be a registered voter • Reside in the jurisdiction • Sign a Democratic pledge form • To be a State Convention delegate • Pre-file • Voluntary Administrative Fee of $25 max to cover expenses (can be waived)

  13. Step 5 - National Convention and Delegate Elections • District Conventions • Elect total of 69 delegates, 7 alternates – 4 to 8 delegates, 0 or 1 alternate per district • May 12 or 19, 2012 • Filing Deadlines: April 27 or May 4, 2012 • State Convention • Elects 23 At large delegates, 2 alternates, 14 Party Leader delegates (+ 17 automatic delegates) • June 2, 2012, Fairfax, Virginia • Filing Deadline: May 25, 2012

  14. National Convention Delegation • Virginia’s Delegation will be equally divided between men and women at the district and state levels • All elected delegates are pledged to President Obama • Automatic delegates must declare a preference • Presidential candidates have the right to approve or disapprove all National Delegate candidates • If you want to be considered at both the district and state levels, you must file separately for each level.

  15. District Level National Delegates

  16. District Conventions- Business • National Delegates/Alternates • Elector – one per district • Resolutions (optional) • Other business

  17. State Convention Delegates • At large Delegates (23) and Alternates (2) • Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates (14) • Automatic Party Leader and Elected Official Delegates (17)

  18. State Convention- Business • Delegate/Alternate Elections • Election of DNC Members (four) • Selection of two electors • Resolutions • Party Building Activities • State Committees: Rules, Credentials, Resolutions

  19. Affirmative Action Policy • All meetings are open. • Discrimination is prohibited. • Outreach to Democratic constituencies including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Americans, women, ethnics, youth, persons over 65 years of age, veterans, lesbians and gay men, workers, persons with a high school education or less, persons with disabilities, and persons of low and moderate income.

  20. Affirmative Action Committee • Publicize primary and delegate selection process to all media • Special efforts for minority, student, constituency media, press and publications • Contact/inform constituency organizations • Work with City, County, District Affirmative Action/Outreach Committees

  21. Affirmative Action • Principles • Welcome all into our Democratic Party • Outreach to all communities • Increase participation of all constituencies • Methods • Use Party Outreach/AA Committee Structure • Provide information • Press, Websites, Newsletters, E-mail • Events, Meetings • Invite Participation

  22. Affirmative Action Goals • Representation goals • 44 African-Americans • 7 Hispanics • 5 Asian/Pacific Americans • 1 Native American • Inclusion goals • 16 Youth • 9-10 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender • 6 People with Disabilities

  23. National Convention Delegation • Delegates & Alternates • Delegation Chair • Committees (4 members per committee) • Credentials • Rules • Resolutions • Pages (4) • Volunteers are always encouraged

  24. Virginia Process Dates(2012) • [Mar. 6] Democratic Primary - CANCELLED • Apr. 16 or 18 Caucus filing deadline • Apr. 21 or 23 City and county caucuses • Apr. 27, May 4 National Delegate filing deadline (district conventions) • May 12 or 19 District Conventions • May 25 At-Large, PLEO filing deadline (State Conv.) • June 2 State Convention • Sep. 3-6 Democratic National Convention • Oct. 15 Voter registration deadline • Nov. 6 Election Day

  25. Delegate Selection Resources: Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) www.vademocrats.org 1710 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23223 Phone: 804-644-1966 (toll-free 1-800-322-1144) www.vademocrats.org/dnc-delegate-selection-process Delegate Selection Plan Delegate Selection Q&A Delegate Selection Brochure Delegate Selection Presentation Other Materials

  26. Additional Information Democratic National Committee www.democrats.org Democratic National Convention Committee www.demconvention.com Charlotte Convention charlottein2012.com Unofficial updates DemRulz.org

  27. Presented by: Frank Leone, Democratic National Committee Member, Virginia January 20, 2012

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