Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Precinct Leadership: Empower others to succeed and are public servants
• Precinct: The smallest geographic area in elections
• Chair: Represents voters in a precinct, is the local leader and central point of contact for the precinct 
• Local organizing: Based on Precincts and structure 
• Party responsibility: Policy platforms, candidates, constituent relations, donor relations, get out the vote

• Grow participation in the party from the local level 
• Build local leadership at the precinct level to represent constituents to the party at county and state levels
• Coordinate between constituents, candidates, and the party 
• Maintain constituent involvement in politics after election day, year round and not just during campaign season

• Build leadership roles 
• Recruit involvement in the party and local politics 
• Manage volunteers 
• Proactively address local issues
• Strengthen local relationships and partnerships
• Work with local constituent groups and civic organizations 
• Activate supporter networks in collaboration with constituent groups  

• It is important to be aware of the guidelines for your state and county, the number of precinct seats which are filled or need to be filled 
• Depending on the location, Precincts are also called wards and districts 
• Nationwide there are approximately 180,000 precincts 
• Each state has a different number of precincts
• Each county has a set number of precincts, with open and filled precinct seats 
• There are often two (2) representatives per precinct (precinct committee person)
• Precinct seats are either appointed or elected, depending upon the state and county 
• Appointment and election dates and procedures vary per state and county 
• Some precincts have strong PC participation, up to 80-100%
• Multiple precincts have many open seats, from 50-75% availability to be filled  
• The precinct structure is under the state and county by laws, statutes, and constitution 
• Guidelines and standards vary per county and state  
• Some state and county GOPs provide guidance and have proactive initiatives in recruiting PCs 
• Some states and counties have local organizations who also participate in precinct recruitment
• The Board of Elections and Secretary of State office oversees precinct geographic district also by population

• Coordinate and host events
• Local organizing
• Meeting coordination 
• Educate constituents
• Educate candidates on the precinct 
• Manage walk lists and door knocking
• Extend meeting invitations 
• Welcome volunteers 
• Learn about issues facing local communities  
• Work with donor and voter databases to support recruiting and outreach 
• Non PC Organizing: Coordinating with candidates, constituents and donors 

Party Structure

I. National Party 

A. Leadership 

B. Committees & Committee Members

C. Nonprofit Organizations 

II. State Republican Party 

A. Executive Leadership

B. Nonprofit Organizations

III. County Committees

A. District Committees & Committee Members

B. Precincts, Precinct Committee Members

C. Constituent Groups