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Please attend your precinct caucus
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To the Editor:
As the Houston County chairs for Minnesota’s two largest political parties, we encourage and invite all residents of Houston County to participate in precinct caucuses on Tuesday Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. There are five locations throughout the county for both the DFL and Republican party caucuses.
Precinct caucuses are the most “grassroots” form of political participation in our state. At caucuses resolutions on issues are discussed and voted on, precinct leadership is determined and delegates are elected to help shape the course and determine candidates for their respective parties.
This year there will also be a straw poll at each caucus to gauge attendees’ preference in the Governor’s race. Election judges are also recruited on caucus night, and serving as an election judge is a great way to participate in our democracy.
If you have never attended a caucus, there is no need for hesitation. Plenty of people are available to help you learn the process.
If you will be eligible to vote in the November election you are eligible to participate and get involved.
Abraham Lincoln said “…that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from this earth.” Isn’t it time be one of those people. Please join us on Feb. 2.
Sue Ames
Houston County DFL Chair
Steve Bissen
Houston County Republican Chair
Caledonia, MN
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