Recurring Calendar

This calendar repeats every election cycle. Plan ahead to participate.

⭐Year 1 (Odd-Numbered Years): Preparation

Odd-numbered years focus on party preparation. Most tasks are handled by party leadership, but may include new participants as needed.

Spring–Summer (March–August)

Organizing Unit leadership might:

• Review and update organizing unit bylaws as needed.
• Request updated precinct maps and voter lists.
• Update contact lists for current and potential participants.
• Identify and recruit potential Precinct Chairs, Delegates, and Directors.
• Identify gaps in precinct leadership.

Fall (September–November)

Organizing Unit leadership might:

• Conduct trainings on caucus procedures and party roles.
• Schedule caucus preparation sessions for new participants.

Winter (December–January)

Organizing Unit leadership might:

• Monitor and confirm the precinct caucus date (usually posted by fall).
• Confirm or assign the party caucus location.
• Start communications with participants:
• Share caucus date and location.
• Block calendars.
• Recruit for precinct roles.

⭐Year 2 (Even-Numbered Years): Execution

Election years (even-numbered years) focus on party caucuses and conventions.

January: Finalize Plans

• Confirm party caucus date and time (or primary information if applicable).
• Confirm caucus location or participation method.
• Use official state websites and state-specific guides.
• Make your personal plan to participate.
• Share information with others.

~February: Attend the Precinct Caucus

• Attend your precinct caucus (or participate by alternative method if offered in your state).
• Volunteer for Party Precinct Chair or Vice Chair.
• Volunteer for Convention Delegate or Alternate Delegate.

~March–April: Attend the Organizing Unit Convention

• Attend Organizing Unit Convention.
• Volunteer for Director / Officer positions in your party's Central Committee.
• Volunteer for Higher-Level Delegate positions.

Delegates vote. Alternates may be seated if delegates are absent. Visitors do not vote but can volunteer if they meet the party requirements.

~April–June: Higher-Level Conventions

• Attend Congressional District Convention (if elected).
• Attend State Convention (if elected).

~July–December: Support Party Operations

• Newly elected Directors and Officers begin party operations.
• Precinct Chairs continue year-round outreach.
• Identify and engage new participants for the next election cycle.

Reminders

Much of the most important work occurs before most voters are paying attention.
Early participation directly affects election choices and outcomes.