Iowa REPUBLICAN CAUCUS OVERVIEW
WHAT IS A CAUCUS?
A caucus is a closed meeting for members of the same party. Iowa’s political parties gather for caucus meetings every presidential election cycle. Caucuses are held locally across the state to elect local party leadership, discuss the party’s platform, and support a presidential candidate.
WHEN IS THe CAUCUS?
Republicans will caucus Monday, January 15, 2024. All caucuses will start promptly at 7pm. (Plan to arrive early to get checked in)
HOW DOES THE VOTING WORK
- Picking a candidate: Caucus participants will have an opportunity to cast a vote for their preferred candidate for president. This vote will be held by a simple paper ballot towards the beginning of each caucus meeting.
- Tallying votes: The votes are counted immediately after paper ballots are collected and the results will be announced during the caucus meeting.
- Selecting delegates: You will also have an opportunity to be become a delegate for the county convention during the meeting. We encourage our supporters to volunteer to serve as a delegate for your respective county’s convention.
WHERE DO I CAUCUS?
To take part in the 2024 Iowa Caucus, be sure to:
- Make sure that you are legal resident of Iowa a registered Republican voter in the state of Iowa by clicking here.
If you are not a registered voter or a registered Republican, that’s okay! Just be prepared to register in-person at your caucus location on caucus night! - Find your precinct at the Iowa Secretary of State’s website by clicking here.
- Find the caucus location for your precinct by clicking here.
NOTE: Precinct locations are listed by county.
WHO CAN CAUCUS
You can caucus if you meet the following requirements:
- You must be eligible to vote in the state of Iowa.
- You will be 18 years old by Nov. 5, 2024. That means if you’re 17 and turn 18 between the date of the caucuses and the general election, you can caucus.
- You must be registered as a Republican to participate in the Republican caucus. You can change your registration the night of the caucus if you are not currently a registered Republican.
WHAT TO BRING
- Remember to bring a valid form of ID with you on Caucus night, which includes:
- Iowa Voter Identification Card
- Iowa Driver’s License
- Iowa Non-Operator ID
- U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID
- U.S. Passport
- Tribal ID Card/Document
- If you plan to register to vote at your precinct location on caucus night, remember to bring the following:
- A valid form of ID, as listed above
- A proof of address (e.g. residential lease, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, property tax statement, government document, etc.)