Simple Answers to Good Political Questions

As you strive to become better informed politically and consider getting more involved, you may hear the phrase 'Don't do politics alone.' This brief video explains why your political journey will be much easier and more productive if you don't attempt to do things by yourself.

Perhaps you have given some consideration to running for public office to represent the people in your community. This brief video will cover things you need to know: what to expect, how to organize your campaign, things you should avoid, and how to work toward a path to victory. Here is the link to the web page mentioned in this video: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/files/HowToRunForOffice.pdf

This brief video explains how state party officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, etc.) are chosen, when they are chosen, and who votes in their election.

This brief video explains what party bylaws are, who uses them, and how. Here are links to the websites mentioned in this video: Colorado Republican Party website (with bylaws): www.cologop.org Colorado Democrat Party website (with bylaws): https://coloradodems.org/

A concise explanation of how and where to find this information, plus how to decipher your precinct number. Here are the websites mention in this video: https://www.sos.state.co.us https://leg.colorado.gov/house-district-map

If you think voting is not enough and you'd like to do more to get involved in politics, this brief video addresses some of the best options for taking that first step.

In this brief video, learn the difference between an Open Primary and a Closed Primary, who can vote in each system, and which system Colorado currently uses.

What's the difference between a primary election and other elections? Who gets to vote in a primary election, and who do they vote for? This brief video will get you up to speed on all things primary.

An explanation of what County, District, and State Assemblies are, who attends them, and when they take place. Here is the link to the web page mentioned in this video: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/FAQs/caucuses.html

Perhaps you're not sure whether you're registered to vote in Colorado, or whether you're registered with a particular political party. This brief video will tell you how you can find out. Here is the link to the website mentioned in this video: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml

This video examines the various ways laws are made in Colorado and the different kinds of laws in our state. Here is the website mentioned in the video, which contains much more information: https://naswco.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Legislation/How-a-Bill-Becomes-a-Law-In-Colorado#:~:text=Signed%20by%20the%20Governor%20and,the%20bill%20becomes%20Colorado%20Law

What is a PCP and why are they SO important? This video explains who they are, what they do, and how to become one.

This video defines what a delegate is, what they do, and how to become one.

You may have heard the term 'Bonus Member' used in discussions regarding party procedures. In this video, we explore what a Bonus Member is, what they do, and how to become a Bonus Member,

Attending a Caucus meeting, otherwise known as Precinct Caucus, is a very important step for anyone who wants to become active in their party's political system in Colorado. This video explains what it is, when it is, and who may participate.