Denver - The Colorado Democratic Party (CDP) today announced the approval of its Delegate Selection Plan for the 2008 National Democratic Convention, to be held in Denver next year. After a public comment period, the plan was formally approved by the party's State Executive Committee on Sunday. The plan will now be transmitted to the Democratic National Committee.

"We are committed to sending to the convention a delegation which reflects the diversity of the Democratic party in Colorado," said CDP Chair Pat Waak. "In 2004 Colorado's national convention delegation was the most diverse of all state delegations," said Waak. "We are confident that our delegation will again embody the full spectrum of opinions and experiences of Colorado Democrats. We think Democrats' ability to represent diverse constituencies makes us strong."

Colorado will have 70 delegates to the national convention, including DNC members and delegates who will be elected from each Congressional District and at the state convention. 36 delegates will be elected at the Congressional level and 12 at the state level; a total of 9 alternates will also be elected. Delegate qualification forms and additional information will be available soon from the CDP via its website, www.coloradodems.org