What Is a Precinct Committee Person?

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

Who Can Run

How You Get the Position

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:

That is it. No permission required.

Step 2: Find out if your precinct seat is open

You can check:

If no one else runs, you win by default.

Step 3: Get nomination petitions

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

Step 4: Collect signatures

Signers must be:

This is usually the easiest part.

Step 5: File your papers locally

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

Step 6: Win the Primary

Many people win with very few votes.

Step 7: Get seated and serve

Once elected:

Key Reality Check (Important)

This is exactly what insiders hope you never learn about.

Call to Action

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