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Iowa Secretary of State Announces Formation of Iowa Youth Caucus

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The Iowa Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa, has formed the Iowa Youth Caucus to engage middle school and high school students in the presidential election process. On November 19, hundreds of students will gather at various sites around the state to participate in mock caucuses, learn about the candidates, and cast their votes. The event is an expansion of the High School Mock Caucus conducted by Polk County Democrats and Republicans over the past two years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iowa Youth Caucus is a bipartisan effort between the Iowa Democratic Party, the Republican Party of Iowa, and the Iowa Secretary of State's Office to engage middle school and high school students in the presidential election process.
  • Over 1,200 students have already registered for the Iowa Youth Caucus, with registration still open for those who want to participate.
  • The event will be held on Thursday, November 19, at various sites around the state, with registration beginning at 4:30 and the Youth Caucus getting underway at 5:30.
  • The results of the mock caucuses will be tabulated by the Secretary of State's Office and posted on the Secretary of State's website, sos.iowa.gov.
  • The Iowa Youth Caucus is connected to the "Caucus 101" curriculum developed by Secretary Pate for Iowa high school students.
  • Democratic and Republican parties in almost two-dozen counties around the state are working together to stage the Iowa Youth Caucus.
  • The effort is an expansion of the High School Mock Caucus conducted by Polk County Democrats and Republicans over the past two years.
  • Students will participate in mock caucuses, learn about the candidates, and cast their votes for the candidates of their choice.

Statistics:

  • 1,200 students have already registered for the Iowa Youth Caucus.
  • Registration is still open for those who want to participate.
  • The Iowa Youth Caucus will take place on Thursday, November 19, at various sites around the state.
  • The event is being staged by Democratic and Republican parties in almost two-dozen counties around the state.
  • The High School Mock Caucus, which was conducted by Polk County Democrats and Republicans over the past two years, is an example of the type of effort being made to engage young people in the caucus process.

Sources:

  • Des Moines Register, "Iowa Secretary of State Announces Formation of Iowa Youth Caucus"
  • Iowa Secretary of State, "Iowa Youth Caucus Press Release"
  • Republican Party of Iowa, "Iowa Youth Caucus Initiative"

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