NATRONA COUNTY’S REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
Things you need to know, Q&A
What happens at the Natrona County Republican Caucus?
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Registered Republican voters in Natrona County meet with others from their precinct to review and submit proposals to amend the Republican Party Platform, Resolutions, and Bylaws. Also, the delegates and alternate delegates to the Natrona County Republican Convention will be elected.
The precinct committeemen and women elected during the last primary are members of the Natrona County Republican Central Committee. Members of the County Central and Executive Committees are automatically delegates to the county convention. During the County Caucus, precinct members may elect Republicans from their precinct to fill delegate vacancies and alternates, who can step in for an absent delegate. A nominee is not required to be present at the caucus to be elected as a delegate.
Will we vote for the Republican presidential nominee at the caucus?
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No, this is not a presidential nomination caucus. While there may be time to discuss presidential nominee preferences with committee members, a preferential vote will not occur at the Natrona County Republican Caucus.
It is the National Delegates, from each state, who elect the Republican presidential nominee during the Republican National Convention. Election laws do not govern how political parties select a presidential nominee. The rules for electing National Delegates and binding their votes vary by state. Wyoming’s Republican National Delegates are elected, and their votes are pledged during the Wyoming Republican Conventions by a preferential ballot from the convention delegates.
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Why doesn’t Wyoming have a presidential primary?
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The RNC allocates National Delegates to Wyoming for an election. That is a high number considering Wyoming’s low population. Wyoming has bonus delegates because of the large number of registered Republicans who consistently elect Republican officials. Still, Wyoming’s delegates make up less than one percent of the National Delegation. The RNC and state election statutes place Wyoming’s primary election in August. It would be necessary for Wyoming to hold an early, separate primary at the taxpayer’s expense, and the issue would be moot.
How is a proposal submitted for an addition or change to the Republican Platform, Resolutions, or Bylaws?
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The PDF files above contain instructions and forms for submitting proposals. The Republican Platform and Resolutions at the county, state, and national levels are published on their respective websites. These are often lengthy documents. Time is limited during the caucus. It is recommended that you review the documents and complete the submission forms legibly before arriving.
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