Wahkiakum Democrat convention Saturday

The Wahkiakum County Democratic Party will hold a convention this Saturday at the Duck Inn, Skamokawa.

Registration starts at 9 a.m., the meeting will call to order at 9:45 a.m.

The convention is for all delegates elected at the Wahkiakum Democratic Precinct Caucuses held February 9.

The principal business is the election of one delegate and one alternate to attend the third congressional convention to be held on May 19 at a location to be announced.

The delegate and alternate will also attend the State Convention in Spokane on June 14. At the State Convention, the delegate will vote to nominate respective candidates for state offices such as Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, etc.

Any voter registered in Wahkiakum County or resident who will be qualified to vote on November 4 can attend this Saturday's county convention and also run for delegate or alternate to the respective Congressional and State Convention. However, the rules state that only delegates elected at the February 9 Precinct Caucuses can vote.

Seated delegates will also vote on three resolutions submitted at the February 9 Precinct Caucuses. Delegates will also ratify the 2008 Wahkiakum County Democratic Party Platform.