Welcome
PC University 2013-2014
Module 1
Precinct Committeemen
So What is a PC?
State Statute:
The duties of a precinct committeemen shall
be to assist his political party in voter
registration and to assist the voters of his
political party to vote on election days.
Additional duties shall be as provided for in
the state committee bylaws of the party of
which he is a member.
Why be a Precinct
Committeeman? (PC)
 To change things, you have to change
the laws.
 To change the laws, you have to change
the people who make them.
 To be elected, your candidates have to
be on the ballot.
Why be a Precinct
Committeeman? (PC)
 To get on the November ballot you must
win the primary.
 To win the Primary, you must get the
support of people who make
endorsements in the Primary, who reliably
vote in the Primary, and who get out the
vote of others in the Primary.
These are the PCs!
The Mission
Deliver the maximum
number of Republican
votes from your precinct.
How do we do that?
PC Objectives
 Precinct Committeeman (PC) build
relationships with Republican and
Independent voters in your precinct and
with your fellow Precinct Committeemen.
 Get to know your precinct by surveying
registered voters about their voting
preferences and opinions.
PC Objectives
 Identify and register non-voters who may
vote Republican.
 Increase Republican worker effectiveness
Influence of the PC
 Friendly access to neighbors.
 Respect from elected officials.
 Your voice counts. You represent and
influence many voters within your
Precinct.
Influence of the PC
 Direct influence over policies, bylaws,
resolutions and selection of candidates.
 Selection of candidates should an
elected official resign or leaves before
their term is over.
 Launching pad for other offices.
Elected vs. Appointed
Precinct Committeemen
Becoming an Elected PC
 Any registered voter may file for the office
of PC by completing an affidavit and
petition by gathering signatures from
registered voters of their party within their
precinct.
 Need to collect approximately 10
signatures to get on the ballot.
 Term is two years - from Primary to Primary.
Elected PCs
 Must be an elected PC to run for district,
county or state leadership.
 Elect district leadership at organizational
meeting.
 Elect County Executive Committee
positions at Statutory Meeting (in odd
numbered years).
Elected PCs
 Vote on District & County bylaws and
resolutions.
 Selection of candidates should there be
a legislative vacancy.
 Eligible to run for State Committeeman.
Appointed PCs
 Submit a PC application to the district
chairman.
 Approved by the district chairman,
county chairman and county board of
supervisors.
Appointed PCs
 Elect County Member at Large Officers.
 Vote on County bylaws and resolutions in
off year Mandatory county meetings
(even number years).
Number of PCs per
Precinct
 Each precinct is allotted one PC just
because it is a precinct.
 Then are given one more for every 125
registered voters of our party.
SO WHERE DO PCs FIT INTO THE PARTY?
How important is a PC?
- 12,000 Votes
- 10 Votes/Precinct
- 2 Votes/PC
Module 2
Party Structure
State Party Structure
Chairman
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
3rd Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Asst. Secretary
Asst. Treasurer
Asst. Sergeant at Arms
Chairman, 1st & 2nd
VC of each County
(total 24)
3 Members at Large
per Congressional
District (total 27)
2 National
Committeemen
Legislative District
Chairmen
Executive Director
Precinct
Committeemen
Communications
Director
Chief of Staff
Internal Party Elections
 PC’s are elected every two years during
the primary by the voters of their party in
their precinct.
 Elected PC’s elect their district leadership
team and State Committeemen to
represent their district.
Internal Party Elections
 We elect 1 State Committeeman for
every 3 PCs in a district.
 State Committeeman elect State
Leadership in January at either the
Statutory (odd years: 2013) or Mandatory
(even years: 2014) meeting.
State Committeeman
 Governing body of the State Party.
 Must be an elected PC to be a State
Committeeman.
 State Committeemen are elected at the
County or District (Maricopa and Pima)
organizational meeting.
State Committeeman
 Districts are allotted 1 State
Committeeman for every 3 PCs.
 Elect State Executive Committee.
 Elect Congressional Members at Large.
 Vote on State bylaws and resolutions.
January Statutory Meeting
 All Elected State Committeemen attend.
 Elections held for the State Chairman,
Secretary, and Treasurer.
 Elections held for Congressional District
Caucus and elect 3 Members-At-Large.
January Statutory Meeting
 All Elected State Committeemen attend.
 Elections held for the State Party’s 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd Vice Chairmen, Assistant Secretary,
Assistant Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms and
Assistant
 Vote on Bylaw changes
Arizona
is divided
into 15
Counties
Arizona
is divided
into 9
Congressional
Districts
Arizona
is divided
into 30
Legislative
Districts
7 Legislative
Districts in
Pima
County
4 in Pinal
County
20 Legislative
Districts in
Maricopa
County
Executive Guidance
Committee (EGC)
 An EGC is formed for counties with
more than 500,000.
 The EGC sets the direction of the
County party, links to State party,
hosts county-wide events, aids in
recruitment of PCs, GOTV and more.
Executive Guidance
Committee (EGC)
Chairman
1st Vice Chair
20 Legislative
District Chairman
2nd Vice Chair
Secretary
5 Members at Large
Treasurer
Precinct
Committeemen
*This example is based on Maricopa County.
Additional Counties may differ slightly in their positions.
What makes a district?
 The district lines are drawn by appointees
of the State.
 In AZ, each county of less that 500,000
population is a district.
 In counties with 500,000 or more, lines are
drawn breaking the county into districts.
What makes a district?
 Each AZ District has 3 state
representatives, 2 serve in the house and
1 in the Senate.
 Each district also includes various City
council and school boards.
Legislative Districts
Chairman
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Some districts have
these additional positions 
Treasurer
Secretary
3rd Vice Chair
Corresponding
Secretary
Area Coordinators
Captains
Precinct Committeemen
What is a Precinct?
 A geographical area of residents drawn
to enable all registered voters to vote at
one location in one day.
 It is your immediate political community
and you are the elected representative
of the GOP in that community.
 Total of 1,667 precincts in Arizona.
What is a Precinct?
 Created by the County Recorders officeIn Arizona, in the past due to population
growth, we usually split precincts into new
smaller ones, however….
 In 2012 with redistricting, precincts were
actually consolidated to help reduce the
number of polling locations. The number
of precincts were actually reduced and
went from 1142 to 724 in Maricopa
County.
Example: District 21 consists of 43 precincts and 396 PCs
Athens
Precinct
2,291 Registered
Voters
- 919 Republican (8 PCs)
- 548 Democrats
- 21 Libertarians
- 5 Green
- 798 Others (PNDs)
Module 3
Connecting With Your Voters
PC Duties
 ATTEND Precinct, District, and County meetings.
 EDUCATE inform neighbors, become the go to
person for political issues and "how should I
vote" questions.
 REGISTER Republicans to vote.
 ELECT a Captain who is willing to donate time,
energy, and leadership to the Precinct.
PC Duties
 CANVASS your Precinct periodically and keep
track of changes in the neighborhood, making
sure all Republicans are registered to vote.
 RECRUIT additional PCs, Precinct volunteers and
assign specific blocks to them for door-to-door
and telephone work.
 ACTIVELY SUPPORT party activities at all levels.
PC Duties
 CARRY nominating petitions, distribute election
information and candidate literature in your
Precinct.
 PARTICIPATE in GOTV (Get Out The Vote) and
Election Day activities by helping at the polls.
 HOLD your elected officials accountable to
their campaign promises.
Walking Door to Door
Once you have a map and have created a list
on GOP Data Center or V14, you can start
walking your Precinct.
Here are some helpful tips:
Walking Door to Door
 Always walk with a partner.
 Wear a name badge.
 Introduce yourself. Remember you are an
elected official of the party, YOU are their
Precinct Committeeman!
 Ask them about their concerns. Then listen.
 Do they seem interested?
Walking Door to Door
 Do they need to get on the PEVL?
 Know how many PCs are in your precinct and
how many are needed. This is a time for possibly
recruiting PCs.
 Invite them to your district meetings.
 Stay in contact with them. Ask for their email
address.
Walking Door to Door
 You can do surveys.
 ALWAYS leave something with them that
includes your contact information.
 Have them fill out a PC Application.
 Carry a candidate or issue petition.
What to take with you
- Business Card / Nametag / Pen
- Walking list
- Voter Registration Forms (PEVL/Early)
- Candidate literature / Petitions
- PC Applications / Your District information
- Surveys
Mapping
 Once you have information on the voters in
your Precinct, put it in a visual form like a map.
 Map out basics like who flies an American Flag,
who has patriotic bumper stickers on their car,
who uses yard signs, etc.
 Saving data will help you reconnect with them
on other issues and during elections.
 Basic services like this makes great connection
with the voters and builds relationships.
What NOT to do
Insert Grassroots video here for a little humor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQCnCaE0pTI
Module 4
Resources
Now what?
 To become a successful PC you must have
knowledge that you can share with the voters in
your community!
 You should be the Go-To person for the voters in
your precinct when they have a question.
 The following are resources that can help you
be successful:
Your District Leadership
Your District Chairman and leadership team are here
to help you.
Always contact them first when you have
questions or concerns.
Voter Data
The AZGOP currently has 2 data programs:
1. V14 - www.victoryaz.com
2. GOP DATA CENTER- www.gopdatacenter.org
User Guide for Data Center:
www.gopdatacenterguide.com
Voter Data
 The State Party gets monthly updates on the
voter data and all PCs have access to it.
 Contact your District Chairman to get access to
the Voter Data or set up training.
 The access forms are also in the attachment file
of the class with info on where to submit it.
Maps
 Depending on which county you live in maps of
your precinct/legislative district will be located
at different locations. Contact your LD or
County Chairman for assistance.
If you are in Maricopa County:
 You can obtain maps online at
www.recorder.maricopa.gov/electionmaps
Maps
You can also obtain maps in person for a small
fee at:
Maricopa Elections and Recorders
111 S. Third Ave.
Phoenix AZ 85003
Hours: 8am-5pm / Monday-Friday
Phone: 602.506.3535
T.D.D. 602.506.2348
PC Handbook
 A copy of the State Party PC Handbook is located
in the attachment file. It contains:
- The purpose and influence the PC has
- Ways to connect with the voters
- The importance of Voter Registration
- What does it take to Qualify to vote
- Party Structure
- Contact info for all elected officials
- The Party Message and Principles
- R vs. D… Is there a difference?
- Party History
- And much more.
Social Media
The State Party along with each district and county
should have their own website, social media
accounts as well as a "SoComm" (social media) team.
These are great tools to share with those in your
precinct so that they can follow your district
and keep up to date on events and news.
Module 5
Voter Registration. Building the Party.
Statewide Voter Registration
Numbers
January 2013
(1,667 Precincts)
April 2013
(1,667 Precincts)
Democrats
981,998
979,171
Green Party
5,066
5,119
Libertarians
23,412
23,926
REPUBLICANS
1,147,543
1,141,700
Others
(I's & PND)
1,062,856
1,075,334
Total:
3,221,133
3,225,517
The Problem
Arizona Voter Registration History
Party's % of Registrations
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
Now
A Solution:
Voter Registration Bounty
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Valid Voter Registration: $.50
Valid PEVL Registration: $.50
Valid Cell Phone Number: $2.00
Valid Email Address: $2.00
By rewarding our PCs for their hard work through
this very generous bounty program it helps to
increase our voter registration numbers with
those who will vote for Republicans!
Module 6
When to do what. Timelines.
Timelines
January - December 2013:
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Assess your precinct.
Recruit volunteers and Precinct Committeemen.
Register Voters.
Canvass your Precinct.
Develop your Precinct list.
Attend district, county, and state meetings.
Timelines
January - February 2014:
Review work in 2013.
Contact your volunteers.
Continue to register voters.
Recruit additional volunteers.
Communicate with your volunteers.
Build good working relationships.
 Attend district, county, and state meetings.
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Timelines
March - April 2014:
 Continue volunteer contacts.
 Replace volunteers no longer available to
you.
 Reconfirm your precinct list and make
necessary changes.
 Continue to register voters.
 Attend all levels of party meetings.
Timelines
May - June 2014:
 Carry Petitions.
 Carry your own PC petition and get your
affidavit notarized.
 Continue to register voters.
 Attend district, county, and state meetings.
Timelines
July - September 2014:
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Maintain contact with your volunteers.
Work for candidates of your choice.
Continue to register voters.
Attend district, county, and state meetings.
Timelines
 June 2014: Request taken for Primary Early Ballots.
 July 29, 2014: Voter Registration Deadline for
Primary
 August 15, 2014: Deadline to request early ballot
 August 26, 2014: PRIMARY ELECTION
Timelines
September - November 2014:
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Get-Out-The-Vote in full swing.
Recruit additional volunteers, if necessary.
Continue to register voters.
Telephone volunteers. Make preliminary calls for voter
information (Early ballot, polling site, ride to polls, etc..)
Block workers reminded to get out door hangers with
election and candidate information.
Work for republican nominees.
Volunteer at a district Get-Out-The-Vote office.
Attend all levels of party meetings.
GET-OUT-THE-VOTE (GOTV)
Timelines
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September 2014: Request taken for Early Ballots.
October 8, 2014: Voter Registration Deadline
October 24, 2014: Deadline to request Early Ballot.
November 4, 2014: GENERAL ELECTION
VICTORY 2014!