Become a Precinct Chair

Precinct chairs are the chief organizers for the Democrats in their “precinct”. Precincts are neighborhoods organized in each county for voting purposes. Precinct chairs focus on long term political organization and party activities within their precinct. They work year-round to turn out the Democratic vote for all elections affecting the precinct.

Precinct chair responsibilities

· Identifying and registering Democratic voters year-round.

· Engaging voters about Democratic events, candidates, and elections.

· Organizing precinct-level activities to educate and mobilize voters.

· Building a volunteer network to support outreach efforts.

· Serving as a liaison to Democratic clubs, CEC meetings, and local officials.

· Get out their precinct’s Democratic vote at election time.

· Attending all County Executive Committee meetings (generally four per year)

How do Precinct Chairs perform their responsibilities?

· Organize phonebanks and block walks using HCDP provided digital tools

· Communicate with their voters—newsletter/email/texts and building contact list.

· Energize their precinct to support Democrats though candidate and elected official receptions, voter registration drives, neighborhood cleanups, presence at fairs and other events.)

· Register voters

Application for Precinct Chair Appointment