DEMOCRATS TO HOLD CAUCUS IN SAUGUS, MA

Registered Democrats in Saugus will be holding a caucus at Laurel Gardens on February 2, at 11:00 AM to elect 15 delegates and 2 alternates to the 2008 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women.

The Convention will be held on Friday, June 7th at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. At that time, Democrats from across the state will gather to endorse candidates for the office of
U.S. Senator. The names of those candidates who receive 15 percent of the state convention vote will be placed on the September 16th Democratic Primary ballot.

The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Saugus. Candidates for delegate and alternate must consent to nomination in writing and must be present at the caucus. All ballots will be written and secret. Those not elected as Delegate and/or Alternate, who meet the qualifications, may apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth, minority, and disabled.

Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation or economic status in the conduct of the caucus is strictly prohibited. Challenges to the delegate selection process can be filed with the Massachusetts Democratic Party, 56 Roland Street, Suite 203, Boston, MA 021229 no later than ten days after the caucus date.

For caucus information please contact Brian Costin at 781-231-7039