Election Information
PRECINCT CAUCUSES 2012
The Republican, Independence,
Green, Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Constitution Parties will hold caucuses
this year at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. The Libertarian and Grassroots
Parties will not hold caucuses in 2012.
Precinct caucuses are organized by the political parties to begin the
process of selecting candidates for the 2012 election. Policy positions to
shape each party’s platform will also start forming. They caucuses are an
opportunity for citizens to engage directly in the political process at the
“grassroots” level.
Precinct caucuses are open to the public and participation is encouraged by
the political parties. In order to vote, offer resolutions or become a
delegate at a precinct caucus, attendees must be eligible to vote in the
2012 election, live in the precinct and be in general agreement with the
principles of the political party. This year political parties will conduct
a straw poll to gauge caucus attendees' presidential candidate preference.
The Minnesota Secretary of State has prepared a precinct caucus brochure
that provides general information about the upcoming caucuses as well as
contact information for each of Minnesota's six political parties which is
available online at:
http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=886.
The Minnesota Secretary of State has developed an online application that
will enable citizens to locate the major party precinct caucus meeting of
their choice. “Caucus Finder” is scheduled to be available in mid-January,
and will be linked to the Secretary of State’s office’s homepage at
www.mnvotes.org.
ELECTION CAMPAIGN SIGNS
Minnesota State Statutes and the Edina City Code
regulate the placement of campaign signs.
Following is a short summary of some of the regulations:
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No signs shall be placed in the right-of-way
without the permission of the property owner.
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No signs should interfere with regulatory signs and
traffic control devices.
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Campaign signs posted in connection with the
elections held at times other than a state general election are subject
to the following:
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Maximum Size - six square feet.
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Maximum Number - one sign for each candidate
per frontage.
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Maximum Duration - 60 days prior to the
election until seven days following the election.
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No sign shall be located in such a manner as to
impede the view at intersections.
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No sign shall be attached upon trees, rocks or
power poles.
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No sign shall be placed on parkland, or other
publicly owned property or bridges/overpasses.
Refer to City ordinances and state statutes for full
details.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 952-826-0408
with any questions.
Click the thumbnail above
for a larger image of illustrated campaign rules.
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