Illinois Freedom Alliance

What Is A Precinct Committeeman (PC)?

The office of Precinct Committeeman (“PC”) has been called “the most powerful office in the world” because the PC is the closest structured political officeholder to the registered voter. A registered voter has no vote in internal Party policy; a precinct committeeman does. A PC elects district, county and state party officers, delegates to the Presidential convention and RNC members. PCs sent to the Pres. Convention vote on what policies the party platform will be advocated in the next two years. Through a monthly meeting, PCs interact with their elected Party officials to influence legislation.

Optional Opportunities:

• Participate and vote on business at monthly Central Committee Meetings
• Walk or drive your precinct to meet voters
• Identify Republicans in your district
• Visit houses without a registered voter and offer to register them to vote
• Recruit volunteers to help canvass voters, getting signatures for candidates’ positions, etc
  Secure yard sign locations
• Develop a Precinct Committee person Newsletter to keep your precinct informed
• Establish regular meetings of constituents in your precinct
• Recommend and endorse candidates
• Participate in Republican party activities such as parades, booths, and fund raisers
• Plan or assist with annual events like the Lincoln Dinner, candidate events, or special events