SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's election season will shift into full gear Tuesday evening as voters across the state will gather in local caucus meetings to elect party delegates and precinct officers.
The candidate field for Utah's four congressional seats is finalized, and the delegates elected Tuesday will have a say in which candidates make the primary ballot on June 23.
Here's how you can participate:
What is a caucus?
Political parties hold neighborhood caucuses every other year across Utah to elect local party officials and delegates who will attend county and state conventions to vote on party candidates for state and federal office. Although candidates can also qualify for the primary by collecting signatures, some opt to compete only for delegates' votes, meaning the outcome at the convention can help determine which candidates advance.
The precinct chairs and other party officers elected Tuesday will help organize local party efforts and recruit party members going forward.
How to get involved
Only voters who are registered as Republicans and live in Utah can participate in GOP caucuses, according to the party's rules. The Utah Democratic Party caucuses are open to all registered voters, as long as they don't also participate in a Republican caucus.
In order to participate, voters must be at least 18 years old or will turn 18 on or before Election Day on Nov. 3.
The state Republican and Democratic parties have websites to help voters identify which precinct they live in and find where their local caucus will be held. Some Democratic caucuses will be held virtually, but most are in person.
Voters can also pre-register to participate on the state party websites.
Check-in for caucuses begins Tuesday at 6 p.m.
