Precinct Chairs

Precinct Chairs are the most influential leaders in their communities and the basic building blocks of any successful political party. Organizing and campaigning are primary responsibilities.

Precinct Chairs represent their neighborhoods on the Republican Party of Brazos County Executive Committee. Texas law gives precinct chairs limited official powers, including the ability in certain circumstances to fill party nominations that become vacant between primary and general elections.

• Must be a registered voter in the precinct
• Must vote in the Republican Primary or sign an oath of affiliation
• Cannot hold or run for federal, state, or county office

Precinct chairs are elected by Republican voters in the Primary Election every two years. When a position becomes vacant between elections, the county party may appoint a qualified applicant to serve the remainder of the term.

A Precinct Chair helps organize and grow the Republican vote:

• Recruit volunteers
• Organize neighborhood block walks
• Distribute campaign materials
• Conduct phone outreach
• Encourage voter turnout

The precinct chair may also recruit election workers and convene the Republican precinct convention following the primary election.

The Executive Committee is the governing body of the Republican Party of Brazos County, made up of all elected precinct chairs. It meets several times per year to conduct official party business.

No. Precinct Chairs are volunteer political positions and are not paid.

Precinct Chairs receive tools to help organize voters including voter data access, door-to-door canvassing tools, phone banking systems, and event planning assistance.