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Nevada Caucus Key Facts:


· The Rules and By-Laws Committee of the Democratic National Committee approved the Nevada Democratic Party’s plan to include additional At-Large precincts.

· Each of the presidential campaigns was fully informed about the rules on May 2, 2007, and throughout the process.

· Allied organizations INCLUDING THE NSEA political director were informed on October 4, 2007.

· The allocation ratios assigned to at-large precincts were derived from an objective formula set out in Nevada law and follow precedent in Nevada as best as possible. NRS 293.133 outlines the delegate allocation based on size of county in a sliding scale. The statutes themselves give more weight to attendees in smaller counties by granting lower ratios – the intent and purpose of which is to ensure under represented areas/communities, etc… still have a meaningful voice in the process.

· When you apply the allocation formula to the At Large precincts, the potential weight of a caucus attendee relative to the number of delegates in a voting precinct is actually greater than those in at-large precincts because the voting precincts have a guaranteed number of delegates based on registration


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Delegate Allocation Formula for At-Large Precinct Caucuses:

• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
does not exceed 400, divide the total number of attendees by 5. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 1 – 80.
• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
is between 401 and 600, divide the total number of attendees by 8. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 50 – 75.
• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
is between 601 and 800, divide the total number of attendees by 10. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 60 – 80.
• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
is between 801 and 1400, divide the total number of attendees by 15. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 53 – 93.
• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
is between 1401 and 2000, divide the total number of attendees by 20. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 70 – 100.
• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
is between 2001 and 3000, divide the total number of attendees by 30. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 67 – 100.
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• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
is between 3001 and 4000, divide the total number of attendees by 35. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will range
from 86 – 114.
• If the total number of Democrats in attendance at the At-Large Precinct Caucus
exceeded 4000, divide the total number of attendees by 50. Based on
attendance, the total number of delegates in these At-Large Precincts will be at
least 80.
This formula is the same one used to determine delegate apportionment in the Nevada
Caucuses but instead of voter registration, it is based on attendance.
Nevada’s working population is an important and vital part of the Democratic Party’s
base. And, because of the unique workforce in Nevada, it is imperative to develop a
system whereby working men and women are able to participate in the selection of their
nominee for President of the United States. The Nevada State Democratic Party is
committed to working with employers, labor and the business community, in a continued
effort to expand participation so that democratic working voters in Nevada may have the
same opportunities to register their preference as do those not constrained to a work
site.
The At-Large Precinct Caucus plan meets all of the necessary requirements of the
NRS, Nevada State Democratic Party rules and by-laws and follows the Caucus
delegate apportionment formula determined by the state. Further, the NSDP worked
closely with the Nevada Attorney General’s office to make sure that the appropriate
rules are followed.