How are delegates chosen?

Delegates in California are chosen according to the rules and regulations of the California Democratic and Republican Parties. Republicans typically select delegates to the national convention through county-level conventions, while Democrats organize caucuses that allow citizens to voice their preferences on potential delegates. For the Republican Party, delegates are elected by precinct meetings and congressional district conventions. Delegates are then chosen for the state convention, where the final selection is made. The state convention also elects at-large delegates, alternates, and a delegation chair. For Democrats, delegates are chosen at county caucuses, congressional district caucuses, and a state convention. The county caucuses allow participants to meet in person to elect their delegates and alternates to the district and state conventions. The congressional district caucuses elect delegates and alternates to the state convention and the state convention ultimately selects the delegates and alternates heading to the national convention. The number of delegates allotted to each state is determined by how many members of Congress each state has, with California having the most of any state. Ultimately, delegates serve as representatives of the voters in their state, advocating for their preferred candidates and selling them to other delegates at the national convention.

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