Precinct Caucus 101 - How to Become a Delegate in Minnesota District 13A
Your vote at caucus determines who represents District 13A. Learn everything you need to show up, become a delegate, and make your voice count in the 2026 Minnesota Republican precinct caucuses.
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Find your caucus location at mnvotes.org
4 Steps to Become a Delegate
Step 1: Show Up - Arrive at your precinct caucus location by 7:00 PM. Find your spot at mnvotes.org.
Step 2: Sign In - Check in with your name, address, and contact info. You must sign in to participate.
Step 3: Nominate Yourself - When nominations open, don't hesitate. Say: "I'd like to nominate myself." That's it.
Step 4: Give Your Intro - Brief pitch: your name, why you're here, and that you support Republican candidates.
How the Evening Unfolds
Sign-In and Find Your Precinct: Volunteers direct you to your specific precinct's meeting area. If you don't know your precinct, they'll look it up.
Opening and Pledge: The caucus convener opens with the Pledge of Allegiance and preliminary business required by state law.
Precinct Leadership Elections: Nominations for Precinct Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary. Usually uncontested—volunteer if you want to get more involved.
Delegate and Alternate Elections: The main event. Nominate yourself immediately when the floor opens. First names on the list often get elected.
Resolutions (Optional): Attendees can propose changes to the party platform. These are debated, voted on, then forwarded to the county level.
Why Delegates Hold Enormous Power
You're on the Jury: Delegates are the people who decide who the party will endorse. At the subsequent BPOU or County Convention, delegates vote on candidates for State Representative and State Senator. If you're not a delegate, you don't get a vote.
Most People Don't Show Up: That's why your presence matters more than you think. In many precincts, the number of people wanting to become delegates is less than the available spots—meaning everyone who shows up becomes a delegate.
What Happens Next: After precinct caucuses, delegates attend the BPOU or Senate District convention where candidates for state legislature are endorsed. Your vote directly impacts who's on the ballot.
The Bigger Picture: Delegates to the state convention vote on candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, Attorney General, and more. These are highly competitive spots—but it all starts at the precinct level.
"The time is now—not because of power and politics, but because our legislature needs another fighter for the cause of common sense and community." — Ben Bugbee, Candidate for MN House 13A
Find your caucus location at mnvotes.org
Volunteer for Ben Bugbee at bugbeeforhouse.com/contact
Learn where Ben stands on the issues at bugbeeforhouse.com/issues
Paid for by the candidate on his own behalf.