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Become a Precinct Chair Now

Why Become a Precinct Chair?
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Current 2024 - 2026 Term
(If interested in filing for the March 2026 Primary for the 2026 - 2028 Term, click HERE)
This page is for applying for Precinct Chair vacancies for the current 2024-2026 term.  
Precinct Chairs play a vital role in meeting the stated goals of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) and the Bexar County Democratic Party (BCDP). They are critical for community building, political organizing, and getting out the vote for candidates.  They coordinate neighborhood events, engage with their community members, and ensure voter turnout on election days. 

We aim for a trained person to lead these community efforts in each precinct in Bexar County.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about strengthening their communities and supporting our shared goals. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. 
 
Application Process
  1. Submit your application. 
  2. Applications reviewed monthly.  
  3. If approved, you will be voted and sworn in at the next County Executive Committee (CEC) meeting.  
  4. Attend required training; Some listed HERE. 
  5. Begin your role as Precinct Chair. 

Here is how you can find out if any Precinct is vacant or not. If you do not know you Precinct number, click Find Your Precinct below:
Find Your Precinct
Then, once you have your Precinct number, you can use either use View Precinct Chair List or use our new Precinct Mapper tool below to see if the position is vacant or not.
Current Precinct Chair List
Precinct Mapper

Applying to Be a Precinct Chair
  • Since the phone number and email given on the application is public, consider getting a Google Voice number and creating a new precinct chair e-mail to use on your application. This may help reduce potential spam to your personal e-mail address.  Example: [email protected], or [email protected].
  • Complete and submit the online form.  Be sure to print a copy of the complete PDF form to keep for your records. 
  • To fill out a Precinct Chair Application Form, Click HERE or the button below​
Apply to be a Precinct Chair
 
Applying to be a Precinct Coordinator of the Remainder of the current 2026 Term
  • If you receive a message stating that the precinct for which you are applying already has a chair, please consider applying for precinct coordinator.  This position assists the Precinct Chair with fulfilling the responsibilities in their respective neighborhood.  
  • On the application, use the drop-down menu and select “Precinct Coordinator” as the position for which you are applying.  Then complete the application as instructed.  
  • To apply to be Precinct Coordinator (for the remainder of the current 2026 term,) Click HERE. ​
Precinct Chair Requirements 
  • Must be 18 or older and a registered voter.
  • Must live in the precinct where you are applying (your address must match your Bexar County Voter Registration Certificate.)
  • Must have voted in the Democratic Primary election in the year he/she is applying as precinct chair.
  • Can not be an elected official or candidate for county, state or federal office. 
Precinct Chair Responsibilities
  • Attend training sessions listed in the course catalog and calendar.
  • Organize your precinct and build community in your neighborhood.
  • Ensure newcomers who have moved into your precinct are registered to vote.
  • Remind elderly voters over 65 to apply for “vote by mail” annually if they find it difficult to vote in person.
  • Mobilize voters; Get them to the polls (via phone, text, e-mail, drop materials at the door, and talk to voters.)
  • Learn to use Voter Action Network (VAN) and Mini-VAN as tools for voter engagement and manage outreach efforts. 
  • Recruit volunteers from your precinct to help assist with “Getting Out The Vote” (GOTV) efforts
  • Attend the County Executive Committee (CEC) meetings via Zoom or in-person. 
 
Training
View Precinct Cha
ir Course Catalog
Questions?
If you have questions about the application process or your eligibility, please Contact Us.