Become a member of Jackson GOP
Here are some things you should know.
What is a Precinct Delegate?
In Michigan, a precinct delegate is an elected official whose primary role is to serve as a bridge between voters and their political party. They are responsible for attending and voting at county conventions, and may also be elected to serve on party committees or attend state and national conventions.
Precinct delegates are elected directly by the voters in their precinct and must be qualified and registered electors residing within the precinct they represent. A precinct is made up of 4,999 registered voters.
Overall, precinct delegates play an important role in local politics by representing the interests and concerns of their constituents to their political party.
How Can you Become a Precinct Delegate?
To become a precinct delegate is a very simple process. You only need to fill out a form and get it notarized. No signature gathering required. However you do need to meet the requirements.
- You must be 18 years of age
- You must be a qualified and registered voter in your voting precinct`.
- File your Affidavit of Identity with your county, city, or township clerk no later that 4pm on the thirteenth Tuesday prior to the August Primary ( This means your paperwork must be turned in near the end of April). Be aware that filing dates could change as election laws get updated. If you want to run for precinct delegate, the Jackson GOP can keep you updated on the filing deadline.
- Your affidavit MUST BE notarized. Any affidavit submitted without being notarized will be VOID.
- If you are running in an opposed race, contact your family, friends, and neighbors in your precinct and ask them to vote for you.
What happens after you get elected precinct delegate?
- Attendance at County Conventions: As a precinct delegate, you will be required to attend and vote at county conventions. These conventions are typically held every two years and are where delegates elect members to county party committees and adopt resolutions on issues important to the party.
- Opportunity to Serve on Party Committees: Precinct delegates may be elected to serve on county party committees, such as the executive committee, finance committee, or platform committee. These committees help to shape the direction of the party and make decisions about strategy, messaging, and platform.
- Potential Attendance at State and National Conventions: Precinct delegates may also be elected to attend state and national conventions, where they can help to shape the direction of the party at a higher level and select nominees for statewide and national offices.
What happens if you miss the filing deadline?
If you miss the filing deadline don't worry. Check with us and we can see if any precinct delegate positions for your precinct are still open. If there are openings we will advise you of that, and explain how we can "bring you up" to delegate status and fill the open seat.
What happens after you get elected precinct delegate?
- Attendance at County Conventions: As a precinct delegate, you will be required to attend and vote at county conventions. These conventions are typically held every two years and are where delegates elect members to county party committees and adopt resolutions on issues important to the party.
- Opportunity to Serve on Party Committees: Precinct delegates may be elected to serve on county party committees, such as the executive committee, finance committee, or platform committee. These committees help to shape the direction of the party and make decisions about strategy, messaging, and platform.
- Potential Attendance at State and National Conventions: Precinct delegates may also be elected to attend state and national conventions, where they can help to shape the direction of the party at a higher level and select nominees for statewide and national offices.
