Precinct Committee Officers
Your leadership can inspire change, engage your neighbors, and ensure every voice is heard. Take on this crucial role and be a driving force for democracy!
Their primary responsibilities include mobilizing voters, organizing community events, and disseminating information about party policies and candidates.
PCOs serve as a liaison between the party and the constituents in their precinct, ensuring that the concerns and needs of their community are heard and addressed.
They often recruit volunteers, coordinate canvassing efforts, and assist in local campaigns to promote Democratic values.
Answer the questions below!
Are you 18 or will you be 18 before the August Primary of the current year?
PCO is shorthand for Precinct Committee Officer.
You’ll hear “PCO” a lot at our meetings, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with these details.
A precinct committee officer (PCO) is a vital component of the Democratic Party's grassroots organization at the local level.
PCOs are elected or appointed individuals who represent their precinct within the party structure.
Through their engagement and leadership, precinct committee officers play a critical role in shaping the political landscape at the community level, influencing both local and statewide elections.
Check out the video from the WA State Democrats explaining what a Precinct Committee Officer is!
Is the current year an even year and before the month of May?
What if it’s past May of an even year
(such as Feb. 2025)?
We can appoint PCOs to open precincts!
If no party-affiliated PCO is elected in a particular precinct, then a person who lives in that precinct can be appointed by the Snohomish County Democrats chair as the Appointed PCO.
PCOs dedication helps to strengthen the party's presence and effectiveness, ensuring that Democratic voices are heard throughout the electoral process.
If you answered Yes to all three questions, congratulations!
You’re eligible to become an elected PCO!
PCOs are voted into office during the primary election in even-numbered election years. They will serve two-year terms.
If you are the only one to file in mid-May for your precinct, you will be automatically elected.
In contested precincts, candidates for PCO appear on the August primary ballot and are elected by voters in their precinct. Once elected, you take office on December 1st of the same year.
Check out the video from the WA State Democrats explaining how to become a Precinct Committee Officer is!
PCOs also participate in local party meetings and help build a strong network of activists to support the party's goals.
Am I eligible to be elected as a PCO?
Are you registered to vote? Check with the Secretary of State’s Office to check!
Have you ever had someone knock on your door to inform you of local politics?
That person is likely either a canvasser (working for a local politician/issue) or part of a precinct committee.
The leader of a precinct committee is the Precinct Committee Officer, and they are elected or appointed officials of the Democratic party.