(Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – In 2024, Missouri is going to try something new.
Instead of hosting a Presidential Preference Primary Election, the State has formally handed off responsibility to the state’s political party committees.
Pursuant to Section 115.776, the state political parties are to establish their own procedures for the selection of the convention delegates who ultimately decide upon the candidates for U.S. President.
Each will follow a separate process, on different dates.
Republican Party: The Republican Central Committee in each County will be hosting a “caucus” starting at 10 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Participants will be required to present a photo ID. For more information, see: https://missouri.gop/missouri-gop-2024-caucus/locate-your-caucus/
Democratic Party: The Missouri Democratic Party will host their own half-day primary election in each county from 8 AM until Noon on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Mail-in ballots may be submitted, but must be requested on or before March 12 and returned by 10am on March 23. For more information, see: https://www.missouridemocrats.org/delegate-selection
More details about the process in general can be found on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/candidates/contact-parties
