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How to

Run for Delegate

For the 2024 Democratic Conventions

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Introduction

https://www.WADemsDelegates.org/

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2024 Democratic National Convention

August 19-23, 2024

Chicago, Illinois

2024

Washington State Democratic

Convention

June 21-23, 2024

(June 22 is main day)

Hybrid + Location TBA

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How to Run

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State Delegate Elections

April 6, 2024

ONLINE ONLY

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Roles of State Delegates

  • Attend ‘several’ 43rd LD Delegate Meetings
    • Draft TWO Resolutions (Due May 4)
    • Draft amendments to the Platform and Rules of Convention (Due June 7)

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  • Attend the Washington State Democratic Convention
  • Adopt State platform and State Party resolutions
  • Network with other convention delegates and get organized
  • Get fired up to win the 2024 elections
  • Bring that enthusiasm and energy back to your district

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  • Elect National Delegates

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  • Represent Washington, be a part of history!

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AFRICAN AMERICANS

HISPANICS

NATIVE AMERICANS

ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS

LGBTQ+

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

YOUTH (18-35)

43rd LD Goal

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25 total Delegates

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7

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State Delegation Affirmative Action Goals

A delegate may fulfill multiple categories

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State Delegate Elections

Requirements for State Delegates:

  • Must reside in the 43rd Legislative District
  • Must identify as a Democrat
  • Must register virtually by March 31 @ 5pm

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State Delegates are:

  • Elected by members of their Legislative District organization
  • Apportioned to presidential candidates

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How to Run

  • Pre-register at WADemsDelegates.org to be notified when candidate filing opens

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  • When filing opens, submit your candidate information for the Online Voters Guide

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  • Attend candidate forums in
    • Your legislative district (state)
    • Congressional district (national) and/or
    • the meeting at which elections are held (national and elector)

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https://www.WADemsDelegates.org/

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Information to Submit When Filing

  • Your contact information (email and phone)

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  • Your mailing address

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  • Your legislative district and congressional district

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  • Which election (or elections) you’re filing to run in

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  • A headshot photo

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  • A short “voter’s guide” biographical statement
    • Tell your story!
    • Include relevant biographical information, experience (as a party leader, activist, community organizer, etc.)
  • Your presidential candidate preference

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  • Your demographic information
    • Especially if it’s relevant to affirmative action goals

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  • Any links to your social media that you’d like to share

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Mock up of Voters Guide Page

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State Delegate Elections

  • March 31 @5pm: Filing Deadline for state delegate candidates

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  • April 4: Forums for state delegate candidates

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  • April 6: Online state delegate elections
    • LD members elect the LD’s state delegates

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State Delegates

Requirements

Filing

Selection

  • Must permanently reside in the legislative district they are running to be a delegate in�
  • Must be a Democrat
  • File online at WADemsDelegates.org�
  • Pre-register now to be notified when filing opens

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  • Filing closes on March 31 @ 5:00 pm
  • Elected by members of the local Democratic Party organization in each Legislative District on April 6, 2024

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Read Independently:

National Delegate Process

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National Delegate Elections

May 18 and June 9

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Roles of National Delegates

Attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

  • Choose the Party’s 2024 candidates for President and Vice-President
  • Hear speeches by our nominees and other Party leaders
  • Attend caucus meetings, council meetings, and after-hours events
  • Network with other convention delegates and get organized
  • Get fired up to win the 2024 elections
  • Bring that enthusiasm and energy back to your district

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Represent Washington, be a part of history!

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National Delegate Elections

  • All national delegate elections will be held online

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  • Same website and filing process for candidates
    • Pre-register at WADemsDelegates.org

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  • Delegates are allocated to presidential candidates based on the results of the 2024 Washington Democratic presidential primary

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CD-Level Pledged Delegates

  • 60 national delegates elected by the �state convention delegates in each congressional district

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  • Candidate filing closes on May 12

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  • Online elections on May 18

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  • Candidate forums hosted by members �of the WSDCC

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Total delegates elected

CD01

6

CD02

7

CD03

5

CD04

3

CD05

5

CD06

6

CD07

10

CD08

6

CD09

7

CD10

5

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60 CD-Level Pledged Delegates

Requirements

Filing

Selection

  • Must be registered to vote in the congressional district they are running to be a delegate in�
  • Must be a Democrat
  • File online at WADemsDelegates.org�
  • Pre-register now to be notified when filing opens

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  • Filing closes on May 12 @ 5:00 pm
  • Elected by state convention delegates in each Congressional District on May 18, 2024

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Important to Know

  • Presidential campaign right of review
    • Presidential campaigns have the right to review all national candidates who pledge to represent them, and may reject a candidate for any reason
    • …but they must leave at least two candidates per seat

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  • National delegates are responsible for all costs associated with attending the National Convention

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Important Dates

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Now

Candidate pre-registration is open

March 31

Filing deadline for state delegate candidates

April 6

State delegate elections

May 12

Filing deadline for CD-level national delegate candidates

May 18

CD-level national delegate elections

June 2

Filing deadline for PLEO and at-large delegate candidates

June 9

PLEO and at-large national delegate elections

Aug. 19-24

Democratic National Convention in Chicago

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Washington’s Affirmative Action Goals

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Washington’s Affirmative Action Goals

Delegate affirmative action goals were produced with the most recently updated census data and a combination of dependable sources where necessary.

National Delegation goals also include weight for presence in the Democratic electorate.

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The goals and the datasets used to determine them were proposed and approved by the Washington State Democratic Party’s Affirmative Action Committee

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These goals are a floor, not a ceiling

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AFRICAN AMERICANS

HISPANICS

NATIVE AMERICANS

ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS

LGBTQ+

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

YOUTH (18-35)

% IN WA’S DEMOCRATIC ELECTORATE

5%

11%

1%

8%

7%

15%

32%

GOALS FOR WA’S NATIONAL DELEGATION

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12

1

9

8

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National Delegation Affirmative Action Goals

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Financial Considerations for National Delegates

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Cost Estimates

Travel

Hotel

Food + Incidentals

$1200-2400

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  • Book flights early!
  • Trains, buses, and carpooling are also options, but only if you’re prepared to spend 2-3 days in transit

$2500*

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  • Participants can choose to share rooms��*before taxes

$250-500

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  • Don’t forget to bring money for merch/mementos

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Fundraising ideas

  • Organizations
  • Community Groups�

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Roll Call Picture

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Next Steps

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Get out there!

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What Should You Be Doing Now?

Sign Up

Volunteer

Save Up

Pre-register now to run for delegate!

Volunteer with the party or with your chosen Presidential candidate

Remember the financial considerations and set aside funds to go to convention. If you’re able, consider donating to allow someone else to attend.

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Please reach out if you have questions

DelegateInfo@WA-Democrats.org

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DelegateInfo@WA-Democrats.org

WADemsDelegates.org�Landing page with links to candidate filing, key dates, training materials, upcoming trainings, and our full delegate selection plan

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