Duties of a PCP
- PCPs serve for two years as a Republican Party
representative in their own neighborhood. State laws specifies in ORS
248.015 (6) The term of office of a precinct committeeperson is from the
24th day after the date of the primary election until the 24th day
after the date of the next following primary election. There are two PCP
positions (one man & one woman) for every 500 voters registered in
your precinct.
- PCPs support all Republican candidates
after the Primary Election. You are the eyes, ears and legs for
candidates in your precinct. You play a critical role in selecting and
electing Republican candidates for a wide range of positions; from the
local school board to US Congress. You will be asked to volunteer on
various campaigns in your area.
- PCPs are the "grassroots
base" of the Republican party. You are the liaison to the county party
organization. This is a year-round commitment, which entails certain
responsibilities; the most important is to keep in touch with your
Republican neighbors. Recruit and train volunteers whenever possible.
Maintain an updated database of the Republican voters in your precinct
with phone numbers and emails when possible.
- PCPs
canvass their precinct going door-to-door passing out literature for
candidates and the party, as well as talking to voters. Walking lists
can be obtained from your county party or the local county elections
department.
- PCPs register voters. This can be done at events or just handing out voter registration cards in your neighborhood.
- PCPs
identify voters. Lots of voters consider themselves Republicans but are
not registered with the party. Phone calls and personal contacts are
good ways to identify which issues are hot buttons for them and whether
they are likely to vote Republican. This information can be put in a
database and used later for special mailings and other projects.
- PCPs
help Get-Out-The-Vote. Without votes even the best Republican candidate
can't win. Making sure voters turn in their ballots by Election Day is
the most crucial job you have as a PCP. GOTV (Get-Out-The-Vote) drives
include phone banks and doorbelling. These efforts are especially urgent
in the final days before the ballots are due.
- PCPs
participate in fundraising activities. They are often asked to volunteer
at events sponsored by the local or state parties. Money is the
mother's milk of politics.
- PCPs attend meetings of the
County Republican Central Committee. You need to attend the county
party's reorganization meeting (usually held in November of
even-numbered years) to elect party leadership. Other county meetings
are also held throughout the year to formulate policy and develop
strategies.
- PCPs need to be flexible. There is no magic
formula for success. Use your best judgment to inform voters and get
them to cast a favorable ballot for Republicans.
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