Politics & Government

Last Chance: Be a Delegate in 2012

If you have already throw your hat in the ring to be a district-level delegate, lucky you. But, if you want to be an at-large delegate, you still have a chance.

If you want to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in September, you still have a chance. But, time is running out to get your application in if you want one of the coveted at-large or alternate spots.

For at-large delegates, the deadline is April 26, 2012. For district-level delegates, that deadline has passed, but unsuccessful candidates during final selection -- April 21 at the Delegate Selection Caucus in Lawrenceville's Central Gwinnett High -- can re-apply to be an at-large candidate.

See information at the Gwinnett County Democratic Party's website.

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Who can be a delegate?

Any registered Democrat in the seventh congressional district (represented by Rep. Rob Woodall currently) of Gwinnett County, as it was before recent redistricted maps is eligible. This includes most of Gwinnett, Barrow, and Walton counties, as well as some parts of Newton and Forsyth counties.

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What do you have to do?

Interested individuals must fill out the security clearance, candidacy application, statement of intent, and the candidate party forms at this link and submit the paperwork by the deadline.

When do you learn who is chosen?

Final selection for at-large delegates will be May 19 at a special meeting of the Democratic Party of Georgia’s State Committee. It will be held in Macon, Ga.

Only state committee members will be allowed to vote for these Delegate candidates. At-large and alternate delegates are also subject to review by presidential campaigns.

How many will be chosen?

A total of 24 at-large delegates and nine additional alternates will be elected by the state committee.

Who do you contact for questions?

Questions should be directed to Steve Reilly, the seventh district chairman. He can be reached at 770-513-1200 or sreilly@amrslaw.com.


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