Texas Democrats

2008 Democratic National Convention
August 25-28
Denver, CO

The 2008 Democratic National Convention marked the beginning of a new era.  Here Democrats from all over the country nominated the next President of the United States and heard their message of change.  Texas will sent 228 outstanding delegates to the National convention.  Click here to read an overview of the delegate selection process.  

The TDP has assembled a number of helpful documents that explain every aspect of Delegate Selection, from precinct convention math to how to be a Delegation Chair.  Click here to visit our Delegate Selection resources page.

Below are some frequently-requested Delegate Selection documents: 

• "How to be a Delegate to the 2008 National Convention" brochure
• Texas Delegate Selection Plan
  
• Sign-in sheets used at the Precinct Convention (Exhibit A)
  
• pdf version of the PowerPoint slides on Delegate selection
• FEC Rules for National Convention Delegates

Below are some helpful convention resources:

• Denver Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Denver Host Committee 2008 Frequently Asked Questions
• DNCC 08 info about attending, the nomination process and the party platform

 Convention fun facts:

• The city of Denver initiated a comprehensive greening plan a full year before the Convention. Click here to read about how Denver is keeping the DNCC green.
• You can read the DNCC's blog for a daily inside look at the Convention straight from the people putting the event together. Click here to read the blog and check out the winning video from the DNCC's YouTube Contest.
• The Denver 2008 Host Committee website will feature audio and video podcasts of the convention. Click here to subscribe via itunes, email or RSS.
• The Convention will feature streaming bilingual coverage on its website. Click here to view the Spanish Web coverage of the Denver convention Aug. 25-28.