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Austin
02-09-2012, 03:33 PM
I am ready to get more involved in the Republican Party. Regardless of the outcome of this election, I preparing to continue to spread the ideas of liberty and upholding the Constitution. Filing took all of 5 minutes. The election is in May, and I couldn't be more excited.

For those unaware, precinct committeemen are party officials that have a plethora of responsibilities within the party. Your main responsibility is to represent and reach out to the Republican voters in your precinct. Depending on your state party organization, you will vote for your county party leadership and county platforms. In the case of vacancies for higher office (town council up to Congress), precinct committeeman are often responsible for voting in replacements.

You can read more about the office here: http://www.eagleforum.org/misc/brochures/precinct-committman.shtml

(http://www.eagleforum.org/misc/brochures/precinct-committman.shtml)
Duties of the Precinct CommitteemanThe Precinct Committeeman is the person who is legally charged with getting out the vote on election day. If he does his job well, he will ring the doorbell of every household in the precinct and ask polite questions to find out the Party and other political views of every voter. (That's called canvassing.) Then, before each election, the Precinct Committeeman will personally deliver campaign literature (such as a marked sample ballot) to every voter who is expected to vote for your Party or candidate. Then the Precinct Committeeman makes sure that all his voters get to the polls on election day. This is the way elections are won.

Powers of the Precinct Committeeman

Friendly access to neighbors. Most people are eager to know more about their government and the people who run it. When you introduce yourself as their "Republican Precinct Committeeman," they assume you have something to say. You can provide them with information on candidates and issues. Of course, you don't waste your time on those who would rather get their information from the Precinct Committeeman of the other Party.
Respect from elected officials. Since a Precinct Committeeman represents, on average, 500 voters, and has the power to vote for other Party officials and to make endorsements of candidates, any call or letter from a Precinct Committeeman gets the attention of elected officials.
Launching pad for other offices. You would be amazed at how many of our Presidents, Senators, Congressmen, and state and local officials started as Precinct Committeemen, and still serve as Precinct Committeemen even though they hold a higher elected office. That's because they know the power of a Precinct Committeeman.
Direct influence over Party Platform, policies, and selection of candidates. At state, district, county, and township caucuses and conventions, the Precinct Committeeman is an active player. He can have a tremendous influence on the adoption of the Party Platform and policies, support of or opposition to issues, and selection of candidates.

Austin
02-09-2012, 04:04 PM
Bump. Long term, this is more important than delegates.

eleganz
02-09-2012, 04:08 PM
we're planning the same thing here in CA...we should all be doing this!

thanks for the heads up!

tsai3904
02-09-2012, 04:10 PM
Bump. Long term, this is more important than delegates.

Yea, I have been compiling info for a lot of states on how to become a voting member of your local GOP.

Most states elect Precinct Committeemen in primary elections, like Arizona, Indiana, Wyoming, and many more. I would guess up to half of the PCs win by write in votes so if you actually file as a candidate, you will have a good shot at winning.

This is how we take over the GOP.

PolicyReader
02-09-2012, 04:21 PM
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Austin again.
This is a great year to become active, the more who do the greater the effect will be magnified.

Austin
02-09-2012, 10:18 PM
This is a great year to become active, the more who do the greater the effect will be magnified.

In my town, a vote of three precinct committeemen determined who would fill a town council vacancy. You also have a platform to reach out to voters in your area.

I wish C4L was more aggressive in getting people involved in the precinct stuff, but I understand that the partisan nature makes that difficult.

sailingaway
02-09-2012, 10:50 PM
bump!!

sailingaway
02-09-2012, 11:43 PM
bump for tomorrow's deadline

mosquitobite
01-08-2016, 05:56 PM
Bump. Time to file again!