Democratic caucus
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 01:48 p.m., February 4, 2008
Updated 01:48 p.m., February 4, 2008
The district Democratic caucus will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Best Western Motel, 3021 West Highway 50. Rather than vote on paper ballots, participants will stand in areas set aside for specific candidates. As candidates are eliminated, their supporters may move to other areas to endorse candidates assigned to those areas.
The caucus is open to Democrats and to Independents or Republicans who want to change parties, county party Chairman Jerry Karr said. Voters can register or change political parties at the caucus site on Tuesday.
Eligible voters will need to be signed in or in line by 7 p.m. to be able to participate in the caucus, which is for eligible voters in the 17th State Senate District. The district includes Lyon, Marion, Chase and Morris counties, as well as parts of Greenwood, Coffey and Osage counties.
The caucus here will select eight people to attend the First Congressional District caucus in Hays on April 12.