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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

• Caucus Procedure & Delegate Selection PowerPoint
  
• 2012 Delegate Selection Timeline
• 2012 Arizona Delegate Selection Plan
• 'How to become a delegate' Promotional Brochure
• Statement of Candidacy