What is it Like to Be a Precinct Chair?

Precinct Chairs form the County Executive Committee, which is the governing body of the CCDP.
A Precinct Chair is a party official, elected to a two-year term in the Democratic Party Primary in even-numbered years. However, Precinct Chairs can be appointed by the County Party Chair to fill vacancies at any time.

Must attend meetings of the CEC during which time the business of the party is conducted. Meetings are usually quarterly, but could be monthly, at 7:15 pm on one of the Collin College campuses.
Expected to learn the rules of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) and the CCDP and have a basic knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
Must be registered to vote and live in their precincts.
Must have voted in the previous Democratic primary and/or Democratic primary runoff.*
Must not have voted in the previous Republican primary*
* If either of these are not met, one can sign an Oath of Affiliation to the Democratic Party
Cannot publicly support or endorse an opposing party or a non-Democratic candidate in a race where a Democrat is on the ballot. This includes donating money, soliciting votes, or serving on a campaign committee.
Encouraged to serve on a variety of committees, teams, task forces, and work to actively canvass Collin County to identify and turn out Democratic voters year-round.

All Precinct Chairs should review and be familiar with the Precinct Chair Training and Reference Manual.

Vote on budgets and approve major spending.
Elect a new County Chair when a vacancy occurs.
Select nominees for the ballot when a candidate withdraws or dies. This is done by only those chairs in the candidate’s district.
Confirm appointments of Precinct Chairs, Party officers, and committee members.
Understand issues and legislation and organize support or opposition.
Vote on candidate endorsements and Party resolutions.
Coordinate CCDP’s involvement in municipal, state, and national election campaigns.