The Calhoun County Democratic Party Convention will be held at the Calhoun County Library meeting room, with entrance on Ann Street at W. Mahan, Port Lavaca, Saturday, March 19. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with convention starting at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please call County Chair Evelyn Burleson at 552-2791 or 210-232-8066.

The Calhoun County Republican Convention will be held on Saturday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. at Grace Espisopal Parish Hall in Port Lavaca. In order to attend, you must have voted in the Republican Primary.

For those who have never been, this is a mini State/National convention. Delegates are nominated to represent Calhoun County at the State Convention. Policy Resolutions are submitted and voted on to be incorporated in the State, and eventually in the National Republican Platform. These platforms are guidelines for our elected officials to follow the policies set down by the people.

If you are interested in what the Republican Party stands for, you need to attend and participate in the process.

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Registration and Refreshments. Convention is convened at 9:30 and business begins. Business should be completed by 11:00 a.m.