WANTED! Precinct Committee People for the Coos County Republican Party
WANTED! Precinct Committee People for the Coos County Republican Party
Who can be a PCP?
Anyone registered as a Republican since September 11, 2025, can sign up for the Republican PCP position on the ballot for the election in May of 2026.
There are 18 precincts in Coos County.
The Coos County Republican Party has 198 PCP positions to fill.
On average, it only takes three to five people to vote for you. Everyone has at least three to five family members or friends who would vote for them.
Here is a link to the SEL105 Form:
https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL105.pdf
Please send it to the Elections Division of the Clerk’s Office:
[email protected]Find out more at:
www.co.coos.or.us/clerk/page/elections
A precinct committee person (PCP), sometimes referred to as a precinct committeeman or committeewoman, is an elected or appointed official within a political party at the precinct level, which is the smallest unit of the U.S. electoral system. Precincts are local geographic areas, often covering a neighborhood or a small group of voting districts.
The two most critical KEY ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Party Representation: PCPs represent their political party (e.g., Democratic or Republican) in their precinct, acting as grassroots organizers.
Party Organization: They are only required to attend three local party meetings annually, elect party leadership (like county or state committee members), and help shape the party’s platform and strategy at the county level.
SECONDARY ROLES:
Voter Engagement: They connect with voters in their precinct to promote their party’s candidates, policies, and values. Some projects may involve door-to-door canvassing, phone calls, or organizing local events.
Election Activities: PCPs help mobilize voters, distribute campaign materials, and encourage turnout during elections. They may also serve as poll workers or watchers.
Liaison Role: PCPs act as a link between the people of their city and/or county and the party, relaying local concerns to higher party levels and informing voters about party initiatives and which candidates the party supports.
How Are PCPs Chosen:
Election or Appointment: In many states, PCPs are elected during primary elections by voters in their precinct. If no one runs or vacancies occur, the party may appoint someone.· Eligibility Requirements vary by state and party but typically include being a registered voter in the precinct, being affiliated with the party, and meeting any applicable residency or age requirements.
Why should people volunteer to be a PCP?
The Importance:
PCPs are critical to grassroots political organizing, influencing local politics, and building party infrastructure. They often serve as the foundation for political campaigns and party influence in communities. Good people in those positions keep any political party more in line with their base because they are the ones deciding the direction of the party. The more PCP positions filled in the party, the easier it is to prevent the party from being captured by a small minority of individuals. More importantly, there are PCPs to represent the rest of the citizens in their precinct who belong to the party.
It is time to step up and make a difference.The party reflects the values of its members.
