Porter County Republican Party Precinct Committee Duties and Responsibilities
The grassroots effort and backbone of our party are the men and women who serve on their district's precinct committee. These individuals are either elected or have been appointed by the party chairman to fill a vacancy. As a Precinct Committeeman and a Vice Precinct Committeeman, you have been entrusted with certain duties and responsibilities while serving in this capacity. The following summary is provided to help you understand the expectations of serving on the precinct committee and to help our Party GOTV during an election. It is encouraged that you review the 2019 Precinct Committeeman Handbook to understand the full duties of your position.
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FAQ's
I am a Precinct Committeeman - NOW WHAT?
While this is only a short list of what may be expected of an elected Precinct Committeeman, it is your responsibility to serve in your capacity to the fullest extent of its duties according to the law and pursuant to the Indiana Republican Party Rules for a Precinct Committeeman. If you are an appointed Precinct Committeeman or Vice Precinct Committeeman, then you serve at the pleasure of the County Party Chairman and should work simultaneously with elected Precinct Committeemen to help support the Republican Party platform.
To learn more about becoming a Precinct Committeeman, contact your party leaders at https://www.portercountyrepublicans.com/how-to-become-a-precinct-committeeman.html
To participate in the Primary or General Elections as a Poll Worker, register online at https://www.portercountyrepublicans.com/become-a-poll-worker.html
I am a Precinct Committeeman - NOW WHAT?
- Register New Voters - Set a goal to host an event that will help register new voters for your precinct or the county at large. Team up with other precinct committeemen to organize a joint effort for a Voters Registration Drive in your area.
- Recruit and Train Volunteers - Help spread the Republican Message through active participation in recruiting and training volunteers to help with candidate’s campaigns or to become a Poll Worker for the general elections. Happy workers and volunteers can yield about five (5) extra votes for the Republican Party. So reach out to your contacts and people that you meet daily then ASK them to join our cause!
- Be the local GOP Advocate - Be sure you are prepared to answer any questions about our Republican Party or how an individual may become more involved with the party by directing them to our website at www.portercountyrepublicans.com.
- Fill Precinct Election Boards - Help ensure a fair and successful election by recruiting individuals that are proponents of the Republican message. Forward potential poll workers to the party leadership team for further review of their eligibility requirements. It is your responsibility to fill your precinct election boards, which may include Inspector, (if the majority of votes for the Secretary of State are Republican for the county) and filling the positions of Judge and Clerk. These are paid positions by the designation of the County Election Board and training will be provided for those eligible to work. Adult poll workers must be 18 years old, registered to vote and be a resident of Porter County. Student poll workers may be 16 years old to 17 years old and may sign-up through the Election Day LIVE Student Recruitment Program. Those interested in working the polls may contact the Porter County Election Division at (219) 465-3400 to speak with the Republican Recruiter.
- Recommend Voter Info Updates - Be observant of the people that you meet on a daily basis. Did they just get married? Move? Heading to college? Or being deployed as a member of a military branch? Whatever life changing event is happening, suggest that they update their Voters Registration at IndianaVoters.com.
- Help Avoid the Lines and VOTE Early! - Help the Republican Party GOTV with Early Voting by Absentee Ballot or casting a vote early at a satellite voting center. Help spread the word that a person may vote by Absentee Ballot and securely cast their vote prior to Election Day. You can also encourage the use of visiting one of the five (5) satellite voting centers throughout the county. For individuals who may have a valid reason why they cannot vote during an election, you may direct them to contact the Election Division at (219) 465-3400 for more details on Early Voting and how to vote by Absentee Ballot.
While this is only a short list of what may be expected of an elected Precinct Committeeman, it is your responsibility to serve in your capacity to the fullest extent of its duties according to the law and pursuant to the Indiana Republican Party Rules for a Precinct Committeeman. If you are an appointed Precinct Committeeman or Vice Precinct Committeeman, then you serve at the pleasure of the County Party Chairman and should work simultaneously with elected Precinct Committeemen to help support the Republican Party platform.
To learn more about becoming a Precinct Committeeman, contact your party leaders at https://www.portercountyrepublicans.com/how-to-become-a-precinct-committeeman.html
To participate in the Primary or General Elections as a Poll Worker, register online at https://www.portercountyrepublicans.com/become-a-poll-worker.html