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It's 2024, and for a wide multitude of reasons, a lot of Americans ( 65-70% ) think we're on the wrong track.
Turning that around is going to be no small task, but it is something we can build toward — especially, locally.
PCOs are the neighborhood elbow grease of a healthy, functioning democracy
You become the go-to advocate for your neighborhood block. Use your voice to rally your neighbors, fight for change, hold your electeds accountable.
Raise awareness and bring more of your neighbors into active involvement the local political discourse.
Talk to voters, encourage them to make their voices heard, and actively reshape your community through collective action.
PCOs are also the grassroots decision-makers, who get a vote on ...
If an elected official were to move up to higher office, pass away, resign, etc., in many cases, it's the local PCOs who gather to choose their successor for appointment. It's wonky, but this is a big deal.
Suppose you've got a local incumbent who's become out of step with your community priorities. Endorsement votes are an excellent opportunity to help in electing better representation.
Local party organizations have special laws which allow them to legally move money more freely than any other organization, so they're a major conduit for candidates contributions during re-election season.
Local parties are largely volunteer driven, and political like everything else. So even in a "big tent" organization like the Democratic Party, I think safe to say a lot of folks are ready to turn the page on the Joe Manchin wing of the party.
Together, between duties and privileges, PCOs are a powerful force in helping shape democracy toward better outcomes for everyone. πͺ
And collectively, given that many of these seats are empty, just imagine the impact of more PCOs stepping up in every community.
Think about it β for issues with massive voter support, that seem to perpetually get lost in the endless obstructionist quagmire that is legislative sausage-making: if we DID have 8,000 activists "fired up and ready to go" to bring about some long-overdue change, we'd probably have that better future by now, wouldn't we ? π€
Given the widespread frustration in this political moment, that prospect seems way better than what we're dealing with in the present, am I right ? π€¨
That better future is calling, folks. βοΈ It is time to get active. π
Yes, being an elected PCO confers special voting privileges π¦ΈββοΈ you get to vote on:
In effect, your vote becomes orders of magnitude more powerful compared to the average voter. π
Yep! 100% free to do.
You can file in under two minutes, it's a simple online form.
It's volunteer, so it's ultimately up to you. But during election season (1-2 weeks, roughly twice a year) will have the most opportunities to connect with voters. That said, most of the year, the time commitment is pretty minimal.
Yes, any registered voter can File for PCO.
Probably not. Some precincts have PCOs, but the vast majority do not.
Simply put: if you don't show up for your community, either somebody else ( potentially, somebody with less savory objectives π ) will; or worse, even still — literally nobody will π€·ββοΈπ€·π€·ββοΈ and lower participation doesn't help anybody.
Your voice, and your presence, it has power, friends. π’ It's time to wield it. π‘οΈ
Neither had Donald Trump — that buffoon ran for President, and won. If you're sweating whether you're qualified for a precinct-level race, I think you've got this, friend. πͺ
It can feel bit harrowing for your first time, but trust me it's not intimidating. If you're looking for a very part-time way to get involved, this is a great opportunity.
Yes, this is the perfect place to start, it's the tiniest race in existence; the tricycle-with-extra-training-wheels of electoral campaigns. π And we need people from all walks of life to get involved. π£
You do not need any kind of expertise to File for PCO β thousands of everyday people do it every cycle, and we are here to encourage them! πββοΈππββοΈ
As Keith Sweat put it: nobody. πββοΈππββοΈ It's a free country, and anybody can file to run for PCO. πΊπΈ ( If you feel like you do need permission though, you have my full permission. π )
Yes, you can withdraw your candidate declaration until Monday, May 13th, so I would encourage you to file. ( On the other hand, if you don't file, there's no way to change your mind after the deadline ! )
And, if you try out being a PCO and do decide you hate it, you can also resign, so you've always got an out. Again, it's a volunteer gig, at the end of the day.
Check out this guide from King County Elections. Each county might have slight variances ( different phone numbers to call, etc. ) but this is largely going to hold true for anyone in Washington.
IF YOU WIN, YOU ALSO GET A CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FROM YOUR COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT π ( seriously! )
If you've still got questions, feel free to write in: jon.c.culver@gmail.com
But between the special voting privileges, and the opportunity to take a more active role in your local political discourse, it's absolutely a great idea and very much worth doing. Join thousands of us who are taking the plunge!
It's all online ! Dead simple, takes two minutes, completely free to do — just go here:
You've got until May 9th, but don't wait — it's Filing Week !
Excellent work! π Well done, you!
Filing week closes May 9th, so you'll know next steps by the end of the week.
If nobody else files, you've won it "outright" ! π₯³ Congratulations!
Honestly, I wouldn't sweat that prospect until you actually get a challenger, simply because a staggering 98.3% of races go uncontested, historically. π But if you do wind up getting one, your name will appear on the August Primary ballot for the few hundred voters in your precinct. π³
YES, absolutely. π― You don't need any campaign experience. We will be offering help for anyone who needs it. πͺ Drop us a line if you do pick up a challenger, we've got your back. π
Your term as Precinct Committee Officer begins December 1st, 2024.
A better future is calling, folks, and it's time to answer the call. βοΈ Thousands of us are stepping up. π Let us collectively will that better future into existence. π
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