Alaska Democratic Caucus this Saturday

The Alaska Democratic Caucus will take place Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. at 42 sites throughout the state. Juneau’s will happen at Centennial Hall.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. for registration at the Juneau caucus site.

Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, is scheduled to chair the caucus. Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, will also attend.

Anyone wanting to vote in the Democratic presidential fan-out must be a registered Democrat. If a participant is not currently a registered Democrat, same day voter registration will be available at the caucus site. Participants should bring photo ID in case voter registration or re-registration is required to vote.

Although not required, caucus participants are encouraged to pre-register at www.alaskademocrats.org.

In addition to the presidential vote, participants will elect delegates to the State Convention in Anchorage in May as well as a district officer and Statewide Central Committee members, and there will be discussion of possible changes to state party plan and platform.

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