Precinct delegates are the backbone of our Republican Party.
A precinct delegate is elected directly by the voters in each precinct and is elected for a two-year term to serve as a liaison between the Republican Party and voters in their neighborhood. Precinct delegates also represent their neighborhood at various Republican meetings throughout their term.
A person wishing to become a Republican precinct delegate must be a registered voter in the precinct they are running. The candidate must fill out an Affidavit of Identity and turn it in with the Grand Traverse County Clerk’s Office. Affidavits can be found here or by emailing delegates@gtgop.org. These affidavits need to be notarized before being turned in. A notary Public can be found at any local County Clerk’s office, local banks, and at GTGOP's monthly executive meetings (please let us know in advance if you plan on needing one at our meetings). During even years, once an affidavit is completed it needs to be turned in to the Grand Traverse County Clerk's Office—NOT Township Offices. This will put you on the ballot for the August Primary in your precinct with your name appearing under the heading “Candidate for County Convention Delegate.” Only those voting in your precinct and voting on the Republican side of the ballot will be able to vote for you. If it is not an even election year, there is a possibility of being elevated at our County Conventions.
The role of a precinct delegate is to be a liaison between their neighbors and the Republican Party and is responsible for helping turn out the Republican vote on Election Day. You will be asked to help register people to vote, distribute literature, identify Republican supporters and ensure they vote on Election Day. You are also a delegate to the County Conventions called during your two-year term. Depending on the cycle, this can be 3 or 4 conventions. Each convention has a different purpose which will be detailed when the convention is called. Conventions take place in Grand Traverse County in the evening and notices are sent to delegates detailing the time and location. These notices, or "Call to Convention", are sent out via first-class mail roughly 30 days prior to the convention. While every election and delegate differ, delegates should plan on attending conventions and spending roughly 2 hours a week helping Republican Candidates up and down the ballot. If everyone who files do this, we will MAKE MICHIGAN RED AGAIN!
For answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, CLICK HERE.For any other questions, please email delegates@gtgop.org.
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