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[quote=Anonymous]I posted this on another thread as guidance about what voting in the caucus entails.  It was circulated in my neighborhood earlier this week by the civic association president.  They make you sign a pledge, but at the moment there aren't any R or I candidates for School Board, and only one I for County Board, so it's not exactly onerous.  This is highly liberal Arlington, whomever wins this caucus will in all likelihood be the next School and County Board members.  Most caucus participants tend to be seniors, who aren't exactly voting based on school-related concerns.  Affordable housing advocates will be out in force, not necessarily considering the impact on the school system of moving that many more families into Arlington.  Read below, get educated, and then vote on Thursday or Saturday!

Arlington Democratic Caucus Procedures

Virginia voters do not register by political party. Any registered voter is eligible to vote in any Primary Election - but only in one party's primary on any one date.

However, political parties are able to set their own rules for participation in a Caucus. Following are the rules for participation in this week's Democratic Caucus for School Board and County Board:

You must be a Registered Voter in Arlington. Registration will be verified online via the Commonwealth of Virginia's voter list. (This list is updated daily. Persons who register early this week will likely be eligible to vote by the Saturday Caucus session at Washington-Lee High School.)

You must agree to sign the following statement: "I certify that I am a resident of and registered to vote in Arlington County, Virginia; I am a Democrat; I believe in the principles of the Democratic Party; and I do not intend to support, endorse or assist any candidate who is opposed to a Democratic nominee or endorsee in the ensuing election." [This is required by the party's by-laws.]

You will not be required to provide a photo identification card.

The unassembled caucus for the Arlington School Board endorsement and Arlington County Board nomination will be held:

Tuesday, May 9 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at Francis Scott Key Elementary School,
Thursday, May 11 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at Drew Model School and
Saturday, May 13 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at Washington-Lee High School. [/quote]

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