Precinct Committeemen

2008 Qualifications to be a Good Precinct Committeeman

A precinct committeeman is a party worker at the grass roots level. Precinct committeemen are elected by voters in their precinct during primary elections in a general election year. If there is not elected committeeman, the GOP chairman can appoint a committeeman to fill a vacancy.

A precinct committeeman’s job is to deliver the maximum Republican votes in their precinct.

Here are tips o­n how to be a successful precinct committeeman:

• During non-election years committeemen build relationships with Republican voters in their precinct and with their colleagues in the Central Committee.
• Get to know your precinct by surveying registered voters about their voting preferences and opinions
  Identify and register non-voters who may vote Republican
• Get to know those voters and establish relationships. You can do this by asking their opinions o­n issues, inviting them to CCRCC events and asking them to volunteer.
• Participate in CCRCC meetings and special events.

In an Election year your efforts will focus o­n getting out the vote.

• Distribute campaign literature in your precinct
  Walk door-to-door with candidates.
• Call Republican supporters for yard sign locations in your precinct
• Assist your local candidates with mailings, phone calls and other campaign activities as needed.
• Help recruit volunteers to work with you in your precinct or work for local candidates.
• Motivate voters to go to the polls and vote for our Republican candidates.
• Participate in meetings, special events and fund-raisers.

Being precinct committeeman takes time and commitment, but the rewards are many. You have the satisfaction of working to elect candidates who support your ideals and values. You are member of a dynamic and influential organization. You get to meet and socialize with political leaders and other Republicans who are interested in your ideas. And did we mention that campaigning is great exercise?