How To Become Politically Active
- Betty Garcia
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
A Guide To Using Your Voice
When the nation feels chaotic, it’s natural to want to take action. But, how do you use your voice for change?
The best way to make a real impact with your voice is to start locally. Think Global, Act Local.
The first step to local politics is knowing your house district. A House District is a segment of your city. When you know your House District and Precinct number you can find out your caucus site.
What is caucus?
Caucus is a meeting at which local members meet with their precinct members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.
It’s the first step in putting a candidate on the ballot.
By volunteering to delegate for a candidate, you can help get their name on the ballot.
What are delegates?
Delegates are people! They are people who have shown up at caucus and get elected to represent their precinct to voice their candidate of choice at assembly. Each precinct gets a designated number of delegates based on population that will be able to move onto assembly, and then move onto convention.
So, What are the steps to being a Delegate and getting a candidate on the ballot?
Caucus ➡️ Assembly ➡️ Convention
Each level you are given the chance to return to the next level if your candidate secured enough of the vote. If they don’t, you often get the option to delegate for someone who got enough votes so that you can continue participating in the process.
Caucus happens every March in even years. Get on our email list so you are notified when caucus sites are chosen. Sign up for emails:
A person must be registered with a political party to participate in their caucus.
Sorry, Unaffiliated!
The truth is, being unaffiliated actually prevents you from participating in any party, and getting someone on the ballot. It’s like stifling your own voice. The only way to have a voice in who gets on the ballot is to participate in caucus. It is the first step to getting a say in the direction a party takes.
To change your registration, Go to the Colorado Secretary of State Website
So, now that you are registered with a party, it’s time to find out what your Precinct number is and what House District you are in.
Find your info on our website here.
Be sure to check if there is a Precinct Officer position open for you! This will allow
you to be in the Central Committee. Members of Central Committee are invited to vote on new party leadership, and push for progress in the party. To become a precinct member and apart of your central committee, just reach out to your house district, either by signing up to volunteer, reaching out to your house districts email, or showing up at your house district events like monthly meetings. If you are looking for community meetings, be sure to check our Event Calendar.
Politics can be complicated—these rules and processes have been in place for centuries. Remember, many of us learn as we go. The important thing is to take that first step.
