After Bernie Sanders clinched 81 percent of delegates at the democratic caucus, the party is now setting its focus on figuring out which delegates will represent Alaska at the national convention in July.

The Alaska Democratic Party said it saw a record turnout in March and it's also the case for its' statewide convention.

More than 500 democrats from across the state are in Anchorage this weekend and while many are here to advocate for their presidential candidates, others hinted they're also seeking to send a message to leadership at the national level.

Edward Cullinane, a delegate supporting Bernie Sanders said he's part of a group organizing an alternative event to the democratic party's planned reception on Saturday in protest to the party's DNC Chair Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

"Somebody in the leadership of the democratic party, quite awhile ago I realize, invited Debbie Wasserman Schultz as their keynote speaker and we're just not enthralled with that idea," Cullinane said.

During the presidential fan out, some Sanders supporters carried signs reading "Boycott Debbie Wasserman Schultz tonight."

Other Sanders supporters like Eric Osborne, who lives in Nome, said while they're not exactly fans of Wasserman Schultz, they're open to hearing her message to Alaskans.

"That Wasserman Schultz is sort of everything that I stand against, but you gotta look at her," Osborne said. "I think it's important to go see what's there you know."

Alaska Democratic Party communications director Jake Hamburg said the party makes an effort each election to host a keynote speaker at the national level.

"We're really grateful for that to have the opportunity to hear what she has to say to Alaskans we're also looking forward to having the opportunity to speak with her," Hamburg said. "In that position, it's impossible to please everybody."

Other democrats like Sheila Grubbs who is supporting Hillary Clinton said she's looking forward to listening to Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

"I'm very excited," Grubbs said.

Grubbs said she's interested in getting seeing more democrats involved.

"It's time to get involved in our political process," Grubbs said. "A change is desperately needed, we're in dire straights for political leadership for all of mankind."

Delegates also picked 16 delegates to represent the state at the national convention in July to support their candidates.

Alaska Democratic Party communications director Jake Hamburg said the record turnout is encouraging party members.

"It's just so energizing to see all of these people getting involved in politics and trying to make a difference in the state that we love," Hamburg said.

Regardless of what happens Saturday evening and who wins the nomination, democrats said they're looking for the candidate who can ultimately win the oval office.