Want to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention?
In 2004, more than 300 Oregon Democrats had the same idea.
Join your friends, have fun, contribute to democracy,
and help elect a Democratic president!
New 4/24/08:
You may file on-line or download the paper
form for filing the old-fashioned way.
- The presidential primary will be May 20
- The filing deadline to run for delegate will be May 22
- The congressional district conventions will be June 7
- The state convention will be June 21
- The Democratic National Convention will be Aug. 25-28
The basics of the delegate selection plan are published here. (pdf file, updated 11/29/07.)
A detailed “walk through” of the plan is published here. (pdf file, updated 1/14/08.)
If you want to read the entire plan, it is published here. (pdf file, updated 1/14/08.)
Running for delegate requires a campaign. For tips on running, and an idea of what to expect, review this document. (pdf file, updated 1/14/08.)
The filing form is required at all levels of the delegate selection process.
New 4/22/08The rules for both the congressional district and state conventions are now posted here:
- District Convention Rules (pdf file)
- State Convention Rules (pdf file)
If you have questions about the delegate selection process, please contact
Wayne Kinney, DPO Rules Committee chair, at <wayne@dpo.org>.