The strength of the Texas Democratic Party is derived from the passion and hard work of grassroots Democrats who take a leadership role in their County Democratic Party.  Our County Chairs and Precinct Chairs provide critical support to Democratic campaigns and are essential to turning out the Democratic vote and winning electoral victories. 

Precinct Chairs are the lifeblood of the Democratic Party.  They sit on their county's Executive Committees, help conduct Party business in their counties, and play a critical role in contacting Democratic voters in their individual precincts.  There is no more important job in the Democratic Party.

  A precinct chair should be an outgoing, self-motivated person who likes people.  To be eligible for the office of precinct chair, an individual must meet these requirements:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a qualified voter who has voted in the latest Democratic primary (not counting runoffs) in the voting year
• Be a resident of the precinct for which you want to be the chair
• Not be a candidate for or holder of an elective office of the federal, state, or county government
• (Optional, but highly desirable) have Internet and e-mail capabilities and basic computer skills

Some of the duties and responsibilities include: organize the precinct and get to know the people in the precinct, be a member of the County Executive Committee, get voters to the polls, bridge the gap between voters and elected officials, organize and conduct the precinct convention.  Training will be provided to all precinct chairs.

The rewards will be well worth any efforts you may put forth. Please give some thought to taking on this important position. If you are interested in becoming a Precinct chair, please contact Allyn Arnold, Democratic Chair for Wichita County, Phone: 704-1008 and e-mail: allynarnold@sbcglobal.net.

WICHITA COUNTY CHAIRPERSON:

Elaine Bradshaw - 940-228-5481

Info & Training: Mary Cantrell - 940-781-0736

  Precinct Chairs - 2009-2010