Precinct Committee Persons

What is a PCP?

According to Oregon Revised Statute 248.015:

A precinct committee person shall be a representative of the major political party in the precinct.

In other words, PCPs play a key grassroots role in the operation of the Crook County Democratic Central Committee and the Democratic Party of Oregon.

What Do PCPs Do?

• Elect their county party leadership
• Have a voice and vote in filling state legislative vacancies
• Help with the operations of county parties
• Propose and vote on county party motions and resolutions
• Outreach for their county parties at community events
• Help facilitate local Get-Out-The-Vote efforts
• Volunteer recruitment and development
• Represent the Democratic voters in their communities

Filing to run for the office of PCP is now closed…

• Election for these positions are on the primary ballots of even-numbered years
• Filing opening and closing dates vary based on the date of the primary election
• Each PCP serves a 2-year term in the position or until the next election period
• Each precinct in Oregon is delegated at least one PCP per 250 registered voters 
• PCPs become voting members of their county party’s Central Committee
• Existing PCPs must refile to run again by completing the SEL 105 candidate filing form can be found here.
• Those desiring to become PCPs but who do not want to be on the ballot can be appointed by the CCDCC Chair

Who is eligible to become a PCP?

• You must be registered to vote in the county where you are filing to run or being appointed as a PCP
• You must also be a registered Democrat for a minimum of 180 days prior to the filing date in order to become a Democratic PCP
• You must return your completed filing form to your local county elections office by the filing deadline, which varies according to the primary election date