Democratic Caucus Doubles Turnout
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Press Release by CDP
Close to 13,000 Coloradans Turn Out for 2026 Democratic Caucuses, Nearly Doubling Turnout from Recent Caucuses
DENVER — Approximately 13,000 Coloradans participated in Democratic precinct caucuses across the state last week, nearly doubling participation compared to recent election cycles and demonstrating strong grassroots engagement as the party builds momentum toward its State Assembly in Pueblo on March 28.
The turnout represents a significant increase from recent caucus cycles, when approximately 6,390 Democrats participated in 2022 and 6,799 participated in 2024. These results are preliminary, with some counties still finalizing their totals.
Precinct caucuses are the first step in the Democratic Party’s candidate nominating process. At caucuses, local Democrats meet in their communities to elect precinct organizers and delegates who will represent their neighborhoods at county assemblies and help determine which candidates advance toward the primary ballot. The infrastructure of the Party is built at caucuses in even years and at reorganizations in odd years.
“Thousands of Coloradans showed up to caucus because they believe in grassroots democracy and building a stronger Colorado,” said Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib. “That energy is carrying forward into county assemblies across the state and will be on full display when Democrats from every corner of Colorado gather in Pueblo later this month.”
County assemblies will take place across Colorado through March 14, where delegates elected at caucus will vote on candidates and select delegates to represent their communities at the next stage of the nominating process.
Colorado Democrats will gather in Pueblo on March 28 for the State Assembly, where delegates from across the state will vote to advance candidates to the Democratic primary ballot and continue organizing for the 2026 election.
Through the caucus and assembly process, Democrats also help shape and approve the party platform, which outlines the values and priorities the party fights for.
