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What is a County Committee Member?

County Committee Members are the foundation of our party. Grassroots campaign activism helps to make the party stronger and more responsive to the needs of our communities.


Powers

  • County Committees choose the candidates who “will get the line” in each primary.
  • County Committee members decide how money is spent
  • County Committee members elect Party Leadership
  • County Committee Members fill vacancies in county and legislative office
  • County Committee can change the County Committee bylaws

Duties

  • Represent the constituents of your district by being the eyes and ears of the party
  • Register and welcome new voters to the Democratic party.
  • Educate voters and get out the vote for all elections.
  • Serve as watchers at polling locations to safeguard voting rights
  • Attend meetings

Rights

  • The right to view municipal party financial records •
  • Access to a copy of the party bylaws within 48 hours of being elected to the position. •
  • Committee members have the right to propose and vote on the adoption or amendment of a party constitution and by-laws. (Party Democracy Act. P.L. 2009 c. 135) •
  • The right to propose and review the candidates who will run on the party’s ticket•
  • The right to vote for candidates to fill vacancies in elected offices

Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old•
  • You must be a registered member of the party you are running in•
  • You must be a resident in the district you are running to represent.

How to Run for County Committee

  • File a petition with required number of signatures to the Municipal Clerk by 3/27/23 by 4PM to get on the ballot
  • Contact [email protected] for more info and forms- We provide all resources, training and mentoring you need to represent your district.

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December 24, 2022
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