February 1 caucuses allow local residents a chance to cast their vote for president


Allamakee County Precinct Map ... The maps above outline the 11 precincts for Allamakee County voters that will correspond with the caucus location listings also printed on this same page for Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus scheduled for Monday, February 1. In addition to the broader township and overall city map, the smaller inset map also breaks down the three precincts within the city of Waukon to help residents determine which precinct they live in and, with assistance from the caucus locations listings, which caucus site they should be visiting Monday evening. Submitted image. Click Here for Larger Map

Voter registration available at caucus sites that evening

Registered Republican and Democrat voters across the state have the opportunity to participate in Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses Monday, February 1, providing local residents a critical voice in the nomination process for this country's next president by casting their vote for their preferred candidate.
Those who choose to participate in the caucuses will not only choose presidential candidates for this year's election, but will make their voices heard as both political parties formulate their campaign platforms. Nomination petitions for other state and national elected offices will also be considered by caucus goers.
To attend a caucus, voters must be registered as either Democrat or Republican, but registration will be allowed at each of the caucus sites. Caucus locations for both political parties for the February 1 event are featured below in the bordered boxes.

Democratic candidates for the 2016 presidential nomination include Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley and Bernie Sanders. According to the Allamakee County Democrats, in addition to voting for a presidential candidate, the purpose of a Presidential Year Precinct Caucus is to:
1) Form preference groups and elect delegates and alternates to the County Convention.
2) Discuss and adopt proposed resolutions to be added to the county platform.
3) Elect Precinct Committee Persons to the County Central Committee.

Republican candidates for the 2016 presidential nomination include Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich, George Pataki, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio,  Rick Santorum and Donald Trump. According to the Allamakee County Republicans, in addition to voting for a presidential candidate, Presidential Year Precinct Caucuses perform the following functions:
1) Elect two persons, Republican residents of the precinct, to serve on the County Central Committee.
2) Elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Allamakee County Republican Convention held Saturday, March 12.
3) Propose and vote on platform planks to send to County Convention.
Republican caucus attendees in the city of Waukon are reminded to park their vehicles in the large parking lot between West Elementary School and the Waukon High/Jr. High School buildings. Registration for the three Republican caucus locations at Waukon High School will take place in the entrance area of the Waukon High School auditorium, which is accessible directly from the parking lot described above.