Supporting local precinct leaders and neighbors working together

The Cleveland County Democratic Party Precinct Working Group exists to help people who live near one another connect, coordinate, and take part in local Democratic activity in ways that make sense for their community.

Precinct work looks different in different places. Some precincts are very active. Others are just getting started. Both are normal.

What precinct work is about

At its core, precinct work is about neighbors working together at a local level to support Democratic values, candidates, and participation.

This can include:

• staying connected with Democratic voters in your area

• helping neighbors participate in elections

• supporting campaigns in ways that fit local capacity

• building relationships that last beyond a single election

Not every precinct does all of these things at once. Most start small.

Who this page is for

This page is for:

• current precinct committee members

• Democrats interested in getting more involved locally

• people who want to work with others in their area, even in small ways

You do not need prior experience or a formal plan to begin.

How precinct work often get started

Precinct work begins very simply.

A common first step is to meet once with a few people who live nearby to get acquainted and talk about what, if anything, you might want to do together.

That meeting might be:

• coffee or a casual conversation

• a short gathering before an election

• a check-in to see who is interested and available

There is no single right way to begin.

What precincts may choose to do

Over time, precincts often focus on one or two activities that fit their interests and availability, such as:

• sharing election information with neighbors

• coordinating help on Election Day

• supporting a local campaign together

• checking in with Democratic voters who are often overlooked

The goal is not to do everything, but to work together in a way that feels manageable.

How the Precinct Working Group can help

The Precinct Working Group is here to support precincts as they develop.

We can help by:

• sharing ideas and examples from other precincts

• offering tools or templates if they’re useful

• helping connect nearby precincts that want to coordinate

• answering questions as they arise

Support is available, but precincts decide what makes sense for them.

Resources

We have developed a Precinct Officer Handbook and related materials to serve as references and ideas.

These resources are meant to be helpful guides, not requirements. Many people find them most useful after they have started meeting or working with others.

Getting in touch

If you are:

• already active in your precinct, or

• interested in connecting with others nearby, or

• exploring what precinct involvement might look like for you

we invite you to reach out.

You can contact the Precinct Working Group at precincts@ccdemsok.com.

Let us know where you are and what you’re interested in, and we can help point you to next steps or connections.

Set your Expectations.

Precinct work often starts quietly and grows over time. Some efforts stay small. Others expand as relationships develop.

What matters most is that people begin to recognize each other as neighbors who can work together.

page updated 2-1-2026