A precinct caucus, commonly called a caucus, represents perhaps the purest expression of grassroots politics in the American political system. Unlike a voting precinct (where people quietly cast ballots on Election Day), a caucus is an active, face-to-face meeting of neighbors from the same small geographic location (a precinct) and the same political party who come together to deliberate, debate, organize, and make decisions about their party (details on our upcoming Routt County Republican Caucus on March 3rd are here).
How Often Does It Happen?
The caucus occurs every even numbered election year for one evening in early March and lasts 1-2 hours but usually less time in smaller areas like Routt County.
How Can You Participate?
Simple requirements to participate in the caucus are: 1) be a registered voter in Colorado; 2) be affiliated with the Republican Party 22 days before the caucus; 3) be a resident of the precinct.
What Exactly Happens at the Meeting?
Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) elected at the last caucus prepare for and conduct the meeting. Participants elect delegates (including alternate delegates), sign up election judges, elect PCPs for the next two years, and pass resolutions — ideas contributed to the party’s policy positions on specific issues. Anyone participating in the caucus can submit resolutions for consideration at the meeting. For more information on resolutions, please see the wonderful explanation of resolutions and how to craft them from the Archuleta County Republicans.
Details of the Upcoming 2026 Routt County Republican Caucus on March 3rd
See this page (link will open in new tab) for Date/Time, Locations, Help Determining Your Voter Registration, Your Precinct, etc.