Technical difficulties and communication snafus bogged down Saturday’s local Democratic caucus, but nearly 200 Haines residents toughed out the chaos to make sure they would have a say in who becomes the Democratic nominee for president.

Their choice was loud and clear: Vermont senator Bernie Sanders garnered 169 votes, while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took 25.

Because Haines was part of the larger House District 33 caucus, local volunteer Melissa Aronson was connected…