Global Presidential Primary 2016
This page brings together the growing set of resources for the upcoming primary.
Remote Ballot Wardens: Emailed Instructions 11 Mar 2016
Please note that Remote Ballot Tally Sheets were sent directly to Remote Ballot Wardens and CC chairs.
Instructions for Voting Centers
– required reading for all CC leaders and Voting Center volunteers
The checklists in the Guide, available as an Excel file:
Documents for use in Voting Centers
(specimen only)
(specimen only)
- must be posted in every voting center
Optional but helpful documents for Voting Centers (e.g. posters)
- answers to a question Voting Center Managers are likely to hear
Remote Voting, beginning January 11
The following documents are crucial for all Democrats Abroad leaders handling Remote Ballots in the GPP. Anyone promoting or educating voters about Remote Voting in the GPP should also review these documents.
Promoting the Global Presidential Primary
Click here for a page dedicated to press releases, global email blasts, talking points, and sample language for promoting the Global Presidential Primary
Information on Voting Centers compiled to date
GPP: Deadlines and Decisions for Country Committee Chairs
The Global Presidential Primary (GPP) Team distributed this document on November 7 as a resource for Country Committee leaders planning for their part in the DSP. Most of the decisions must be made and communicated to the International Chair by December 31, 2015. Questions are always welcome, particularly via the Q&A page in the wiki.
Questions and Answers about the Global Presidential Primary
On this page, you can pose questions of your own, and look through other questions and answers to learn more about the details of the primary. Topics covered include:
Other resources
Page for general information about DA's 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
Global Primary 2012 Voting Guide - Word document that includes Voting Center checklists. Please keep in mind that the advice and regulations mentioned in these documents may not be compatible with the rules for the 2016 Delegate Selection Process.
- While there is no formal requirement to hold Voting Centers in the same places in 2016, please use this as a helpful precedent.
- This report includes the cities hosting Voting Centers and the turnout at those locations.