Montgomery County Democratic Precinct Leader Application

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Want to support the Democratic Party and connect with local voters? Join our Precinct Organization!

What Does a Precinct Leader Do?

Precinct leaders are volunteers appointed by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) for two-year terms (renewable anytime). No experience is needed—training is provided!

Responsibilities include:

Representing the Democratic Party at your polling place
Engaging with voters to provide information and encourage turnout
Knocking on doors and making calls to boost Democratic participation
Helping shape the party’s position on ballot measures
Supporting voter engagement efforts year-round

Your Role During Elections

Knock on doors and call voters
Recruit volunteers for Election Day
Attend virtual training
Take shifts at Early Voting sites to represent the party
Set up a table (if available), distribute sample ballots, answer voter questions, and report any issues

Year-Round Engagement (as you are able)

Follow up with volunteers
Invite voters to Democratic events
Share Democratic messages online
Recruit new volunteers
Organize small local events

Ballot Question Advisory Meeting

Before general elections, precinct leaders vote on party recommendations for state and local ballot questions.

Precinct Leader Commitments

Support only Democratic candidates
Stay neutral in Democratic primaries while acting as a precinct leader
Do not serve as an election judge or registration officer while volunteering
Represent the Democratic Party with professionalism and respect

How to Apply

Fill out this Google Form, and the Precinct Organization Committee will contact you. Please add precinct@mcdcc.org to your email account's address book or whitelist so that you don't miss our email! After confirming your role, the MCDCC will review and approve your application (process takes 4-6 weeks).

Questions? Contact Sarah Brand-Wiita, Precinct Organization Chair, at precinct@mcdcc.org.

Thank you for supporting the Montgomery County Democratic Party!

Email *

First name *

Last name *

What position are you applying for? *

Precinct Chair (organizes 1 precinct)

Precinct Vice Chair (assists Precinct Chair in organizing 1 precinct)

Area Coordinator (recruits and supports precinct chairs and vice chairs in multiple precincts)

I need more information before deciding

Your legislative district *

If you don't know your state legislative district, enter your address in the Maryland State Board of Elections lookup tool, then click "My Voting Districts."

Your precinct number *

If you don't know your precinct number, enter your address in the Maryland State Board of Elections lookup tool, then click "My Voting Districts." Example precinct number: 01-001

Your cell phone / preferred number *

Your street address *

Your city *

Your zip code *

Recommended by?

As a precinct leader, what actions are you personally interested in doing to support the Democratic Party? *

Volunteering at the polls and recruiting volunteers to help on election days

Door knocking/canvassing

Phone banking (making calls to voters)

Recruiting new precinct leaders and other volunteers

Organizing outreach events for Democrats in your community

Text banking (when that option is made available by the Democratic Party)

Supporting fundraising activities

Organizing voter registration drives

Other:

Required

Democratic Party experience (Not required to be a precinct leader)

Community experience (Not required to be a precinct leader)

Why do you want to be a precinct leader? *

Usernames on social media (optional)

Employer (optional)

I have reviewed the short Precinct Org Introduction document and understand precinct leaders' commitments and responsibilities. *

Yes

Required

I understand that as a Precinct Leader, I will be officially representing the Democratic Party. I pledge to communicate with voters, fellow precinct leaders, MCDCC members, elected officials, Democratic Party employees, and all other members of the community with courtesy, respect, and willingness to listen.
*

Yes

Required

Liability release *

Please check the box that is relevant to the person applying for this position. If you are not yet 18, you need permission from your legal guardian to participate in the Precinct Organization.

Age 18 or over: I confirm that I, the undersigned, am at least 18 years of age and hold the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC), the Precinct Org Committee, any clubs and/or orgs chartered under the MCDCC and/or the Maryland Democratic Party (MDP), the MCDCC Chair and its members, and MDP and its board and/or staff free from any liability that may arise while volunteering as a precinct leader or any work stemming from the responsibilities within the scope of doing any work with or for the aforementioned entities.

Age 16-17: I confirm that I, the undersigned, am the legal guardian of the precinct leader applicant, who is not yet 18 years of age. I understand and affirm the responsibilities to be carried out by the precinct leader under my guardianship. I hold the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC), the Precinct Org Committee, any clubs and/or orgs chartered under the MCDCC and/or the Maryland Democratic Party (MDP), the MCDCC Chair and its members, and MDP and its board and/or staff free from any liability that may arise while the precinct leader under my guardianship is volunteering or doing any work stemming from their responsibilities within the scope of doing any work with or for the aforementioned entities.

Required

Electronic signature confirming agreement with the box checked above *

If you are age 18 or over, type your name. If you are not yet 18, your legal guardian should type their name.