Frequently Asked Questions
about Precinct Meetings

Who can participate in the Precinct Meetings?

All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend and participate. This is your chance to have a say in how the party conducts business and handles its affairs.

What happens during these precinct meetings?

We will have a short introduction to the rules and then each precinct will split into separate "breakout rooms" to hold a meeting to elect officers and begin the adoption resolutions process. (The committee may continue to work on resolutions over the following days. Deadline for submission TBA.)

What should I bring to precinct meetings?

Attendees should have completed a Google form prior to the meeting. This form will have captured all information which historically has been provided on the sign-in sheet and determined your precinct. If an attendee has not completed the form, the link will be provided in the chat to complete to sign in. It will be helpful to have your voter registration card which will have your party affiliation and the precinct in which you are registered to vote if not pre-registered for the meeting.

If you want to propose a resolution to be adopted by your precinct and sent up for consideration at the County Convention on April 5, then try to write it down in advance and bring it the meeting. It need not be complicated. See definitions, how-to’s, and some examples of resolutions here. Again, the resolutions need not be COMPLETE by the end of the meeting. The precinct committee may meet on their own time to complete this process. (Contact the Central Committee if you'd like to use our Zoom account for these meetings.)

What officers are elected at the precinct meeting?

Each Precinct will elect three officers – Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. These officers will be delegates to the upcoming County Convention on April 5th and help elect county officers.

In addition, two committeemen and two committeewomen may be chosen, but they are not delegates to the county convention. If no precinct meeting is held where officers are elected, then that precinct will not have representation at the county convention.

Why should I be a precinct officer?

Being a precinct officer is the way to make a difference in your community at the grassroots level. It is an opportunity to share and discuss your personal values with your neighbors. There is power in numbers and change starts local – we need you.

What you’ll be expected to do:

  • Vote at county convention

  • Maintain contact with Democrats of your precinct

What you CAN do:

  •  Lead initiatives to engage your neighbors and communities

  • Organize and arrange Precinct Committee Meetings, workshops, and canvassing of your neighbors on local races and issues

  • Identify and recruit potential candidates for local, county, and state offices

In this position, you will have the full and active support from the County Officers. Here are the official Precinct Officer Duties from the Oklahoma Democratic Party Bylaws, along with a summary of the duties.

Who can be a precinct officer?

Any Democrat registered to vote in that precinct may be elected as a precinct officer.

Under the constitution of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, the chair and vice-chair must be of different gender. The secretary may be of any gender.

Do I have to be present to be elected as an officer?

A person does not have to be present to be elected, but at least one person has to be present in a precinct to hold a meeting, and they must assume the role of Precinct Chair in order to have the authority to appoint any vacancy. This must be done during the precinct meetings. 

If you cannot attend your precinct meeting but would like to be considered for one of Precinct Officer positions or committeeman / committeewomen, please complete the committee interest form.