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| NewsDemocratic County Convention Delegates Play Decisive RoleOnawa, IA | March 6, 2008 With the Democratic County Conventions taking place Saturday, March 15th, Iowans once again will play a pivotal role in electing the Presidential Democratic nominee. Iowa delegates are not required to align with the same candidate preference group that selected them at the caucuses. And, of Iowa's 45 pledged delegates, 15 are aligned with candidates who have suspended their campaigns. During the County Conventions, delegates can realign with remaining campaigns, become undecided, or remain pledged to their caucus choice. Because the viability threshold of 15% remains in place, most delegates will realign with a remaining candidate. Monona County will elect eight delegates to attend the District and State Conventions held on April 26th and June 14th, along with approving resolutions for the platform. The 5th District Convention will elect five of Iowa’s 45 delegates to attend the National Convention in Denver this August. The Monona County Democratic Convention will convene at 1 PM with doors opening a noon. Onawa is hosting the convention at the County Courthouse. Congressional Candidate Rob Hubler -- a retired minister from Council Bluffs -- will address Delegates at the County Convention. Hubler has been actively campaigning for the U.S. House seat in Western Iowa for over a year. In addition to Hubler, elected officials and candidates are invited to address the convention. Seating is limited, but open to the public. Delegates are strongly encouraged to attend. Additional information is available online at mononadems.org, including the Convention Guide and candidate information. For more information contact Ken Mertes at 712-423-2602 or Dennis Ryan at 712-433-2379. |
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