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Public Comment Requested on 2020 Presidential Selection Process

March 6, 2019

The Washington State Democratic Party has opened a 30-day window for public comments concerning the 2020 presidential selection process in our state.

Two alternative proposals will be considered for adoption by the Washington State Democratic Central Committee at its April 7, 2019 meeting in Pasco, Washington. They are:

• Full Caucus Cycle - involving precinct caucuses to be held in March 2020 (similar to the 2016 caucus process, but with expanded opportunities to participate without having to physically attend the precinct level caucus meetings.) Delegate selection (choosing who will attend the state and national conventions in 2020) would be accomplished by district caucus meetings in April and May, 2020.
• Hybrid Primary-Caucus Plan - the first stage of the process would be to use a statewide presidential primary election to be held in March 2020. Delegate selection (choosing who will attend the state and national conventions in 2020) would be accomplished by district caucus meetings in April and May, 2020.

Details of the two proposals are available for review at the State Party's website, https://waelectioncenter.com. After reviewing the proposals, you have the opportunity to submit comments on the two approaches and also may cast an advisory vote indicating your personal preference (full caucus process or hybrid primary-caucus plan.) The State Party's website also has a proposed timeline of key dates to keep in mind, as well as an FAQ section and a Glossary of terms and acronyms used in the proposals.

The 3rd LD Democrats meet on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the office of Spokane County Democrats, 1912 N Division Street (at Indiana) at 9:30 am for a meeting which will include information on the two alternative proposals from our two members of the Central Committee (Joanne Fleming and Andrew McGee). You are encouraged to attend this meeting and ask questions.