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How to be Elected as a State Delegate What to do before during and after your caucus
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Page 1: Understanding And participating In Your neighborhood caucus

How to be Elected as a State Delegate

What to do before

during

and after your caucus

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Anyone who-- will be 18 years old on or before November 6, 2012, and -- lives in the precinct, and-- is a registered Republican is qualified to run for any precinct or delegate office.

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What to do Before Caucus

1. To participate, run for office , or vote at the caucus you must be a registered Republican

Be sure you, and your supporters, are registered. This

can be done at your County Clerk’s Office or at www.vote.utah.gov

NOTE: Please sign in at Caucus with the name you use to register to vote!

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What to do Before Caucus

2. Learn your Precinct number and boundaries.

Your precinct number is usually located on your voter registration card. If you are unsure, call your County Clerk

Precinct maps are available at your County Clerk’s office

The Hatch Election Committee will be happy to assist you.

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What to do Before Caucus

3. Make a list of your neighbors within your precinct whom you think will support you. Include phone numbers, addresses and emails. Visit or contact each one of them and ask for their support. Be sure they know when and where the Caucus will be held

4. Some precincts may elect more than one delegate. If your district is one of these, urge other friends to run.

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What to do Before Caucus

5. Contact all supporters the day of the caucus and remind them of the meeting. Arrange for rides if necessary

6. Ask one supporter to nominate you for the delegate position (at the Caucus)

7. Prepare remarks (1-2 minutes) stating why you wish to serve as a State Delegate

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What to do at the Caucus

• Get there early. Greet people as they arrive, pass out fliers and ask those attending to vote for you.

The Hatch Election Committee will be happy to help you design your flier.

• Count your supporters who are present.Phone those who are absent and urge them to come. Ask a supporter to help you phone

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What to do at the Caucus

• Listen Closely and be sure the rules are followed.

- Some may suggest that the State Delegates simply be appointed or that those who have served in party offices should be named to the delegate position. Remember, any person legally qualified has a right to run for the delegate position- Nominations should not be closed until everyone who wishes to run has been nominated.

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What to do After the Caucus

Please contact the Hatch Election Committee immediately after the caucus and let us know if you have won. http://www.orrinhatch.com/reportresults

– Phone– Email– Text

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What to do After the Caucus

Report: - Precinct - Name of winner(s)

- email - phone

Please report results immediately!

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Attend the Utah Republican Party Nominating Convention

Saturday, April 21, 2012All Day Event!

South Towne Exhibition Center, Sandy, Utah

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Thank you for your support and GOOD LUCK!

See you at the State Convention on Saturday, April 21, 2012