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VZC Democratic Party
P.O. Box 217
Canton, TX 75103

Become a Precinct Chair

Van Zandt County - Precinct Chair

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Precinct Chairs, along with the County Chair, form the County Executive Committee (CEC). The CEC is the governing body of the Van Zandt County Democratic Party (VZCDP).

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A Precinct Chair is a party official, elected to a two-year term in the Democratic Party Primary in even-numbered years. A Precinct Chair may also be appointed to fill a vacant Precinct Chair position.

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Questions?

 

Email:                 or

Julie Haldeman, County Chair

Download Precinct Chair Application Packet

Primary Ballot Application for Precinct Chair

Thank you to Collin County Democratic Party, Dallas County Democratic Party, and Denton County Democratic Party for their Precinct Chair information.

Precinct Chair Requirements

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  • Attend quarterly meetings of the CEC.* The CEC conducts party business at these meetings.

  • Must be registered to vote in her/his precinct.

  • Must live in her/his precinct.

  • Must have voted in the previous Democratic primary and/or Democratic primary runoff.**

  • Must not have voted in the previous Republican primary.**

  • 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.

  • Eligible to hold elective office in the state of Texas.

  • Texas Secretary of State website lists precinct chair names.

 

*  Texas Democratic Party Rules, p. 26).

** If this requirement is not met, one can sign an Oath of Affiliation to the Democratic Party (Texas Democratic Party Rules, p. 20).


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CEC/County Chair/Precinct Chair Members’ Responsibilities

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  • 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 VZCDP’s involvement in county, state, and national election campaigns.

  • Canvass the results of primary and primary runoff election

  • Provide training and materials for Precinct Chairs

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Precinct Chairs Are Strongly Encouraged to Participate in the VZCDP

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  • Become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar.

  • Attend monthly meetings of the VZCDP.

  • Attend all precinct and/ or county conventions.

  • Volunteer to support VZCDP committee activities.

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Precinct Chairs Are Also Encouraged to Do the Following

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  • Learn the rules of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) and have a basic knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.

  • Actively canvass Van Zandt County to identify and turn out Democratic voters year-round.

  • Complete TDP’s Precinct Chair Training

  • Know your precinct and assemble resources.

  • Use the Voter Activation Network (VAN) to help access and update voter files.

  • Assist the VZCDP with recruiting election judges, alternate judges, election clerks, and poll watchers.

  • Get voters to the polls to support Democratic national, state and local candidates.

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Texas Secretary of State & Elections

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The Texas Secretary of State website includes official forms, election dates, county/precinct chair filing information, and filing deadlines.

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If there is only one candidate for a Precinct Chair position, the candidate’s name does not appear on the Primary ballot. Instead, the Democratic County Chair will post a Notice of Precinct Chair Elected. The Precinct Chair’s term starts 20 days after the Runoff Election.

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