‌In Depth: What is a Precinct Committee Person?

‌As a PCP you are elected by the Republicans in your voter precinct
These Republicans are your constituents who you represent to the Washington County GOP
You are elected for 2 year terms
If for any reason you no longer want to be/cannot fulfill the duties of being a PCP you can resign at any time by notifying the Chair and the Secretary
 

A Precinct Committee Person, or PCP for short, is a go between for the Republican voting base and the Washington County Republican Party. As a PCP you represent your Precinct to the Washington County Republican Party.

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The difference between volunteering and being a PCP is that volunteering doesn't require a long-term commitment. You can volunteer for just one or two events whereas a PCP, you have to be involved in the Washington County Republican Party's voting procedures.

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‌Why become a PCP?

• ‌Vote on Party Leadership

  • County officers

  • Delegates to the Oregon Republican Party
     

• ‌Have a voice within the party

  • Elect party leadership

  • How money is spent

  • What issues we focus on

  • What kinds of activities/efforts we undertake
     

• ‌As a PCP you make a real difference in your community

  • Keep your neighbors informed on Republican candidates

  • Ensuring your fellow Republicans vote in elections

  • Hold party leadership/elected officials accountable

  • Get your fellow Republicans engaged with the political process

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PCP Responsibilities

• ‌Attend meetings

• Volunteer for committees

  • Some examples: fundraising, events, communications, candidate recruitment, youth outreach, finances and accounting, bylaws and rules, tabling, etc.​

• ‌Get Out The Vote (GOTV)

  • ‌Our PCPs drive Republican voter turnout

  • Remind the Republicans/conservative leaning voters in your area to vote