Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs)

A Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, PCO, is the elected neighborhood representative of the Democratic Party. A precinct consists of 300 to 600 registered voters, or about 180 to 360 households. PCOs run for office on the Primary Election Ballot in even numbered years.

Need more information, or just want to talk to someone about being a PCO?

Contact: Cheryl DeGolier, Chair, 425-481-6231 or cdegolier@earthlink.net

PCO RESPONSIBILITIES

A PCO represents democrats in his/her precinct and chairs their precinct caucus every two years. PCO's have special voting rights from time to time in their legislative district and in their County Democratic Central Committee. In general, PCOs are responsible for helping promote democratic candidates and issues in their neighborhoods. This may include:

Writing a letter to voters in your precinct to share your opinions, ideas and reasons on candidates and issues.

Going door-to-door, handing out candidate information (doorbelling/leafleting); in some cases it may be necessary to have help or mail support.

Calling people in your precinct to encourage them to vote (Get-Out-The-Vote/GOTV)

Helping to find yard sign locations and putting up and maintaining yard signs.

Writing letters-to-the-editor.

Attending meetings to obtain information on issues and to meet candidates and elected officials.