Caucus election

Written By Jonathan Milner

Definition

The purpose of a caucus election is to determine how many delegates will vote in support of a candidate at each political party’s national convention. A caucus is a meeting of voters who are members of a political party. The members split into groups based on which candidate they support. From there, each group tries to persuade others to join their group and support their candidate.In 2024, four states will hold only caucuses: Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, and Wyoming. States determine if they want to select national party convention delegates with primaries or caucuses.

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Questions

  1. What is a caucus (election)?

  2. Do people directly vote for a presidential candidate at a caucus?

  3. What is the difference between a caucus and a primary?

  4. What is one advantage of a caucus over a primary election?

  5. How many states have only caucuses instead of primaries?

  6. Why do you think some states have caucuses instead of primary elections?

  7. What is the difference between a caucus election and a party caucus of members of congress?

  8. Would you rather attend a caucus or a primary?

Remember!

Now, let’s commit this term to our long-term memory. On a scrap piece of paper, take 10 or 20 seconds to draw caucus (election)! Draw with symbols or stick figures if you wish. Nothing fancy. Don’t expect a masterpiece. No one else will see this but you. Look at your drawing. That’s all - now it’s downloaded into your memory. Destroy the piece of paper in a most delightful way.

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