Precinct Committeeman Duties

The grass roots and foundation of the political parties are its precinct
committeemen.  They serve as the foot soldiers to the most fundamental
political unit of government, the precinct. The precinct committeeman
helps shape party policy and participates in the selection process of
candidates. A precinct committeeman is elected to a two-year term in the
even-year primary elections.

Expectations of a precinct committeeman:

- Represent the party’s voters at the county central committee
convention to elect the county central chairman and its officers.

- The precinct committeeman casts a total number of party votes,
(weighted vote), as cast in the precinct at the recent primary election.

- Attend and become involved in the party’s Township meetings.

- Become a voter registrar and register all qualified constituents.

- Appoint and fill vacancies of election judges for the precinct polling
place.

- Provide candidate and election information to the voters.

- Circulate petitions for candidates prior to the primary election.

- Become familiar with the elected officials and legislatures so the
concerns of the voters can be passed on to them.