Become a PCP

What is a PCP?

In Oregon, there is a representative position known as the Precinct Committee Person (or PCP). The PCP is an entry-level official of the Oregon Republican Party (ORP.) They represent the people that live within their precinct to their county Republican Party. PCPs are the building blocks of the Republican Party of Oregon. They are elected in even numbered years, every two years by Republican voters in their precinct, and serve for two year terms. The next opportunity to become an elected PCP, will be in 2024.

Each PCP is a voting member of the Central Committee in their county party, and the Central Committee in each county is authorized to make all decisions relating to its county party. As a Republican PCP, you will represent your neighbors while debating and voting on the issues that come before the Central Committee. These issues may include voting on official Party business such as your county bylaws, resolutions, as well as electing county Party leadership and Platform Convention delegates. All PCPs may vote to elect the people that will, in turn, represent them as members of the ORP State Central Committee. Elected PCPs may also vote to elect the officers in your county party at their biennial reorganizational meeting (in November of even numbered years). Appointed PCPs are not permitted to vote during the reorganizational meeting.

How does it work?

A precinct is the smallest political unit in the country; it cannot be divided by a legislative, congressional, or supervisorial boundary. A PCP is a representative of the party within the precinct in which he or she resides (a PCP may also serve an adjacent precinct).

PCPs are the critical driving force behind grassroots efforts of registering voters, getting out the word on candidates, and helping Republicans understand the party’s structure, process, and platform. They are the people who go out, walk neighborhoods, and connect with and activate conservative Oregonians, by talking to independent, unaffiliated, and Republican voters alike. These are completely volunteer positions with time commitment and responsibilities largely set by each PCP individually.

Oregon’s election law authorizes one PCP for every 250 voters from each major political party for every precinct, depending on the size of the precinct. There is one PCP for every 250 voters, with a minimum of 2 PCPs per precinct. Party members may file for election as PCPs in May primary elections or may run as write-in candidates. Vacancies may be filled by appointment between elections at Central Committee Meetings.

How to become a PCP?

Eligibility: To be eligible for the office of PCP, you must have a current, active voter registration in the State of Oregon, and you must have been a registered Republican for at least 180 days in any state (with exceptions for voters who are applying within 180 days of their 18th birthday). Your County Elections Office will review and certify the eligibility of all persons seeking the role of PCP. It’s a super simple process!

Reach out to us if you’d like to be an appointed PCP! All you have to do is fill out the form on this page. The next opportunity to become an elected PCP, will be in the May 2024 Primary Election! Click here to file with the SOS to become an elected PCP. Make sure to file in your home precinct! Click the buttons below to find your voting precinct using either the PDF map or the county WebMap. If you need help finding your precinct, let us know and we’d be happy to help.