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Plain-English Explanation:

A Precinct Committee Person represents Republican voters in a single voting precinct. It is the most local and most powerful grassroots position in the party.

Responsibilities

  • Represent voters in your precinct
  • Vote on party leadership at the county level
  • Help organize and turn out voters
  • Be the voice of your neighbors inside the party

Who Can Run

  • Registered Republican
  • Lives in the precinct
  • Willing to show up and vote

How You Get the Position

  • File nomination papers (Petitions will be posted here once they are available.)
  • Appear on the primary ballot
  • Win the primary or run unopposed

Important Note:

Many precincts have no one running. You can win by default.

How to Run for Precinct Committee Person Step by Step

Step 1: Confirm you are eligible

To run for Precinct Committee Person (Committee Man or Committee Woman), you must:

  • Be a registered Republican
  • Live in the precinct you are running in
  • Be registered before the filing deadline

That is it. No permission required.

Step 2: Find out if your precinct seat is open

  • Each precinct has two seats:
  • Many precincts across Pennsylvania have vacant or uncontested seats

You can check:

  • You can simply contact us
  • Simply file and appear on the ballot
  • Or contact your county election office

If no one else runs, you win by default.

Step 3: Get nomination petitions

  • Nomination petitions are issued by your county election office
  • You must use the official form for Precinct Committee Person

Do not collect signatures until the petition is fully filled out with:

  • Your name
  • Office sought
  • Precinct number

Step 4: Collect signatures

Signers must be:

  • Registered Republicans
  • Living in your precinct
  • Typical requirement is 10 signatures
  • Always collect extra in case one is challenged

This is usually the easiest part.

Step 5: File your papers locally

  • File your completed petition with your county election office
  • There is no filing fee for Precinct Committee Person
  • Filing deadlines are strict. Late papers are rejected.

Once filed, your name goes on the Primary Election ballot.

Step 6: Win the Primary

  • The election happens during the Primary Election
  • Only registered Republicans vote
  • In most precincts you are unopposed
  • In some precincts you are only running against one person

Many people win with very few votes.

Step 7: Get seated and serve

Once elected:

  • You become a voting member of the county Republican committee
  • You vote on county party leadership
  • You vote on party rules and bylaws
  • You vote on endorsements and direction
  • You help shape the party from the ground up

Key Reality Check (Important)

  • You do not need party approval
  • You do not need money
  • You do not need experience
  • You do not need to know anyone

This is exactly what insiders hope you never learn about.

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