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2012 Caucus and National Convention
2012 Caucus and National Convention
2012 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is a convention held to determine the Democratic Presidential Candidate. The 2012 Democratic National Convention will take place on the week of September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Arizona will send 80 delegates and 6 alternates to attend the convention and nominate a Democratic presidential candidate.
The first step in determining these delegates was on March 31, 2012 during District-level Caucuses. At this caucus, Democratic voters were able to indicate their preference for a presidential nominee. Afterwards, Precinct Committeepersons will select delegates to the national convention.
2012 Delegate Selection FAQ
This document should answer some questions around the Arizona Democratic Party delegate selection process. Refer to the Arizona Selection Plan document for any questions not answered in this document.
Introduction
1) What is the final word on the delegate selection process?
The Arizona Selection Plan approved by the Democratic National Committee dated March 16, 2011 is the final word on the process.
2) How many delegates are sent from Arizona?
There are 80 delegates and 6 alternates.
3) Is there a cost to participate in the Caucus selection?
There is no cost to participate but contributions to the Party are optional.
When are the Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO), At-Large and Alternate delegates elected?
Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO), At-Large and Alternate delegates were elected by the Arizona Democratic Party State Committee in April, 21, 2012. This took place at ASU Preparatory Academy, 735 East Fillmore Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
PLEO Delegates
Lena Fowler
Ruben Gallego
Michael Johnson
Sandra Kennedy
Stephen Lewis
Ned Norris
Michael Nowakowski
Greg Stanton
Mary Rose Wilcox
At-Large Delegates
Mallory Aldrich
Rita Jo Anthony
Patrick Burns
Christopher Campas
Rita Dickinson
Connie Finneman
Kristin Foster
Khalid Hassan
Wayne Manske
Mary Nickum
Juan Rocha
David Schapira
Amanda Shelley
Sharon Stewart
Beth Weisser
Alternates
Delores Adams
Robert Donat
Neil Giuliano
Wayne Monton
John Nickum
Danica Oparnica
Who was elected Delegate on March 31?
The following candidates were elected as District-level Delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. :
Congressional District 1
Doug Ballard
Angela LeFevre
W. Barry McCain
Steve Owens
Carole Piszczek
Emily Verdugo
Congressional District 2
Richard Ahern
Manuel Cruz
Anna Huberman
Victor Jackson
Valerie Revering
Jacqueline Sandoval
Margie Thompson
Congressional District 3
Virgel Cain
Dan Mallar
Jane McNamara
Jesse Turner
Ann Wallack
Congressional District 4
C.J. Carenza
Ken Clark
Rosie Lopez
Sharon Thomas
Congressional District 5
Laura Copple
Jerry Gettinger
Janie Hydrick
Randy Keating
Lauren Kuby
Johnathan Chase Williams
Congressional District 6
John Chiazza
Mary Desio
John Goodie
John McDonald
Megan McPherson
Barbara Njos
Congressional District 7
Audra Antone
Magdalena Barajas
Francisco Bernal
Ezekiel Gebrekidane
Marquisha Griffin
Henry Wade
Congressional District 8
Matthew Kopec
Elaine Lim
Margaret (Peggy) Pierce
Carmen Prezelski
Jeffrey Rogers
James Woodbrey
Additional Reading: The District Caucuses
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