The presidential preference primary (PPP) transfer responsibility for candidate selection from political parties to the state. This replaces the caucus. It was last used in 1992, so it is not very familiar to many people.
Feb. 20 - Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information to participate in the presidential preference primary and to apply for an advance mail-in ballot.
Feb. 28 - First day of advance voting either by mail or in-person
March 18 - In-person advance party voting ends at noon
March 19 - Presidential preference primary election
You can learn more about the process with Barton County Elections Officer Bev Schmeidler. Schmeidler will be the guest on on "County Edition" that airs on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM at 11:05 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Schmeidler will also be the speaker for a "Lunch & Learn" at the Great Bend Public Library on Feb. 15. The presentation begins at 12 p.m. in the lower-level meeting room.