Duties & Responsibilities of Precinct Committeepersons

Oregon Republican Party

Organize the whole state so that every Whig can be brought to the polls Divide the county into small districts appoint in each a subcommittee Make a perfect list of all the voters ascertain with certainty for whom they will vote Keep a constant watch on the doubtful voters andhave them talked to by those in whom they have the most confidence and on Election Day see that every Whig is brought to the polls. -- Abraham Lincoln, 1840

What is a PCP? Precinct committeemen and committeewomen are the heart of the Republican Party in Oregon. As the grassroots representatives of the Republican Party in Oregon, they advocate for Republican political principles in their neighborhoods and community. They attend regular meetings of their county Republican Central Committee in order to help set the party agenda in the county and to strategize how to spread the Republican message at the local level. What does a PCP do? As a PCP, you have a voice in selecting Republican Party leadership on the county, state, and national levels. You may even seek a leadership position yourself. County leaders, in turn, help select the state party leaders who participate on the Republican National Committee and elect the national party leaders. PCPs also select Oregon delegates and alternates to attend the Republican National Convention, who cast the ballots for the Republican nominee for President and Vice President of the United States. PCPs are often called on by Republican candidates to help with grassroots campaigning. You may be asked to "walk" your precinct to introduce a candidate to friends and neighbors. You may also be asked to make phone calls and distribute campaign materials in your precinct. You will become the face of the Republican Party in your community!
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What is the Republican Philosophy?

Republicans believe that the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. Republicans believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. Republicans believe that the free enterprise system has made America the land of opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. Republicans believe government must be fiscally responsible and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. Republicans believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least. Republicans believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. Republicans believe that Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.

This election, Oregon Republicans will work to elect a Republican Governor, US Senator, United States Congress and Republicans in the Oregon House and Senate. PCPs will play key roles in bringing about these victories. If you agree with the beliefs expressed above, we invite you to become a PCP to make the Republican Party and our nation stronger. If you would like more information about the Oregon Republican Party, please call our state party headquarters at (503) 595-8881. You may send e-mail to info@orgop.org or visit our website at www.oregonrepublicanparty.org. Oregon Republican Party PO Box 1586 Lake Oswego, OR 97035