Making caucuses more accessible

[eridani]

I think the Maine'ahs have the solution. It would require registration by party, though.

Me: Question about absentee caucusing from Washington State.

We allow people to send in a form only if they are disabled, in the military or can't go for religious reasons. I've just seen other posts on GD:primaries implying that Maine lets anybody who wants to do an absentee caucus. What are the criteria? Is there registration by party in Maine? There isn't in Washington.

Maine'ah #1: Yes, registration by party.

And you can get an absentee ballot for any reason. The only drawback for the voter is that, if they vote absentee, they can't take a second choice if their candidate comes up short in the first go-round.

Me: So, in order to get an absentee choice you must register as a Dem?

Maine'ah #1: Yes.

In order to vote in the caucus at all, you have to be a registered Dem. But, you can register the same day. You can't however, change your party enrollment the same day.


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[tavalon]

1. As an aside, thanks for your help in getting me to understand the caucus process

You were and continue to be invaluable as a resource.