How do presidential primaries/caucuses work in Minnesota?

Question

Some specific questions:

- How are presidential candidates nominated by the DFL and the GOP in Minnesota?
- How can non-politicians get involved in the process?
- In Minnesota, is it possible to cast an "absentee" vote in the primary/caucus? (I'm asking because I'll be out of the state for much of next year)

Answer 1

Non-members of the political parties cannor participate in their caucus when nominating a candidate for President except in some areas where the parties are not represented.