Precinct Officers

What is a Precinct Officer?

A precinct officer (sometimes called a precinct captain, precinct chair, or precinct committee person) is a grassroots, volunteer leadership role within the Democratic Party. They serve as the party’s representative in their local voting precinct—the smallest geographic unit in the political system.

What a Democratic Precinct Officer Does:

• Engages with voters: They connect with Democratic voters in their neighborhood, helping to register new voters, sharing information about candidates and elections, and encouraging people to vote.

• Mobilizes turnout: Precinct officers are often the front line in "Get Out the Vote" (GOTV) efforts during election seasons. They might knock on doors, make phone calls, or host events.

• Builds community: They act as a liaison between the Democratic Party and their community, listening to concerns and sharing them with higher levels of party leadership.

• Participates in party decisions: They have a say in local party matters, including electing party leadership at the county, congressional and/or state level and helping to shape the platform.

• Recruits volunteers: They help find and organize volunteers for campaign efforts, events, and Democratic Party activities.

Why It Matters:

Precinct officers are crucial in strengthening the Democratic Party at the grassroots level. They ensure that voters are informed, engaged, and represented, playing a big role in winning elections up and down the ballot.