Utah Parents United · Caucus Night · March 17, 2026 at 6PM
Caucus 101
Everything you need to know about caucus night — what it is, what happens there, and why it matters for your family.
What's a Caucus?
The Utah caucus is a neighborhood meeting hosted by political parties every two years in March. All registered Republicans in a local area — called a precinct — are invited to meet, elect delegates, and discuss issues that matter to their community.
Think of it as a neighborhood town hall where your community picks who will represent you in choosing candidates.
When Is It?
Both caucuses are on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM and meetings begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
Meetings are typically held in schools or libraries. Often multiple precincts will meet in different rooms of the same building. Use the precinct locator to find yours.
Can I Attend?
To caucus with Republicans, you must be a registered Republican living in the precinct.
If you haven't declared a political party yet and are not yet registered to vote, you can register and affiliate as a Republican on caucus night at the meeting.
However, if you are already registered with another political party, Utah law requires party affiliation changes to be made before caucus night, so you won't be able to switch parties at the meeting.
Tip: Check your voter registration now to make sure your party affiliation is correct.What's a Delegate?
At the caucus, your neighborhood elects two types of delegates to represent the precinct. Delegates have more power to shape candidates than almost anyone else in Utah.
State Delegates represent your precinct at the State Convention on April 25. They review and vet statewide candidates, vote on the party platform, and can fill legislative vacancies when a seat opens mid-term.
County Delegates represent your precinct at the County Convention. They vet candidates for county public offices and vote on county party leadership and bylaws.
Both delegate types serve a two-year term — and you can run for either (or both!) on caucus night.
How to Vote with an Absentee Ballot
Step 1 — Pre-register: Pre-register at reg.utgop.org. You'll receive details about your caucus location and host, which you'll need to deliver your ballot.
Step 2 — Download your ballot: Download the absentee ballot PDF directly here, or visit precinctportal.org/absentee-voting for full instructions. The ballot does not include candidate names — it lists the positions available to run for in your precinct.
Step 3 — Fill it out & seal it: Complete your ballot and seal it in an envelope with your signature across the seal. Do not put your ID photocopy inside the envelope — it must be verified separately before the envelope is accepted.
Step 4 — Deliver your ballot using one of these options:
- Bring it yourself — you'll credential using your pre-registration email
- Give it to a registered Republican neighbor in your same precinct
- Give it to a family member at the same voter registration address who is also a registered Republican
- Give it to your precinct host or chair to bring on your behalf
Whoever delivers your ballot must also bring a photocopy of your government-issued ID. If your ID address doesn't match your voter registration, make sure your neighbor is aware — the address on your voter registration is what will be used to verify your eligibility.
Important: Your ballot must be delivered to your caucus — you cannot drop it off at a different precinct's meeting.The Meeting Agenda
Every caucus follows the same official agenda set by the Utah Republican Party. Here's exactly what will happen:
- Welcome & Introductions
- Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance
- Reading of the State Party Platform
- Review of rules, procedures, and delegate/precinct duties
- Nominations & Elections — Precinct Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, State Delegate, County Delegate
- Other business as directed by the State or County Party
- Election of judges & adjournment
The whole meeting typically runs about two hours. Arrive by 6:00 PM — doors open early and there's usually an informal candidate meet-and-greet before the formal meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
Precinct Positions You Can Run For
There are five precinct positions elected at every caucus. You can run for any of them — or just run as a delegate!
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to what parents ask most about caucus night.
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