Top 5 Things You Need to Know to Caucus for Reproductive Freedom in Iowa
It’s finally happening: The Iowa caucuses are right around the corner on Monday, February 3, marking a key moment as we work to elect a champion for reproductive freedom to the White House. Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are an important opportunity to make sure that reproductive freedom is for every body in 2020 and beyond. We know this is an issue that matters to voters in Iowa. In fact, 79% of likely in-person caucus-goers said that their candidate must support the right to an abortion.
Monday’s caucus is the first step to turn out the votes we need in 2020 to flip the Senate, expand our pro-choice majority in the House of Representatives, and make sure anti-choice extremist Donald Trump is a one-term president.
So, you live in Iowa and you committed to caucus for reproductive freedom. What now?
Here’s what you need to know.
1. The Iowa caucuses will be held on February 3rd, 2020 — the first in the nation. Take advantage of this special status and be sure to show up to caucus for reproductive freedom. The 77% of Americans who support Roe v. Wade are counting on you to make sure their voices are heard.
2. Most caucuses begin at 7 p.m., but you should arrive at your caucus location no later than 6:30 p.m. If you’re late, they won’t let you in — so if you want the chance to shape the landscape of the 2020 election and make your voice heard, be sure to arrive early. And make sure to consider things like traffic and how long it will take to find parking as you plan. You will be turned away if you arrive after 7 p.m.
3. Be sure you know where to show up. Your caucus location may have changed from last year, so go here to find your caucus location for 2020. If you want to witness democracy in action, you’ll need to be in the right spot.
4. You have to be a registered Democrat to participate in the Democratic caucus. If you’re not a registered Democrat, don’t worry. You can change your party registration at your precinct caucus prior to the vote, no problem.
5. You must also be eligible to vote to join a caucus. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, you can do so at your precinct caucus. And remember, to register to vote in the caucus, you have to be 18 years old by Election Day, November 3, 2020. That means you don’t need to be 18 by the time of the caucus as long as you’ll be 18 by Election Day.
Now we know this might seem like a lot of information, but don’t worry. Caucusing is a somewhat chaotic, fun, and informative process.
How often do you actually get to use your body and your voice as your vote? Caucusing for reproductive freedom is more important now than ever, and showing up at 6:30 p.m. on February 3rd to your precinct caucus is the first step toward making Donald Trump a one-term president, electing a pro-choice Senate, and expanding our majority in the House.
And if you just moved to Iowa and are wondering what the heck is going on, just relax. Take a deep breath. This is democracy in action, and by being an Iowa resident, you get to be a part of it. All you have to do is be in your precinct caucus location by 6:30 p.m. on Monday night!
