Precinct Chair Overview

Each precinct chair is elected in the Democratic Primary and serves as the local party leader within their voting precinct. Precinct chairs are members of the Brazos County Democratic Party Executive Committee and play a critical role in organizing voters and supporting Democratic candidates.

Active precinct chairs make a measurable difference in turnout, engagement, and party success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Precinct chairs are responsible for organizing and representing their precinct. Key responsibilities include:

Organize & Engage

• Get to know voters in your precinct

• Recruit and coordinate volunteers in  your precinct

• Encourage primary voters to attend the precinct convention

Represent & Report

• Attend County Executive Committee (CEC) meetings

• Share information between voters, candidates, and party leadership

• Call a CEC meeting when County Chairs fail to do so

Support Elections

• Turn out Democratic voters

• Help recruit election judges, alternate judges, and clerks

• Staff polling locations and coordinate volunteers

• Place signage for the precinct convention at primary polling locations

• Organize and conduct the precinct convention

Stay Informed

• Understand the Texas Democratic Party Rules

• Be familiar with the Texas Election Code

Why it matters

Precinct chairs are the connection between local voters and the Democratic Party. Strong precinct leadership builds stronger campaigns and stronger communities.