Michigan: Become a Precinct Delegate (Very Important!)

If you want to have a significant influence in your local GOP, you need to become a Precinct Delegate. This cannot be stressed enough.

Each County GOP organization is made up of Precinct Delegates who are voting members within the County GOP. If enough of our supporters within a county become Precinct Delegates, we will be able to elect County GOP Chairman, Vice Chairman, State Committeeman, etc. who are supportive of the liberty movement.

It is fairly easy to become a Precinct Delegate, who are elected every two years in the primary. The next election is August 7 and the deadline to file as a candidate is May 15.

The key point to know is that MANY positions for Precinct Delegates either don’t have anyone running or only one person files as a candidate (in which case, that person wins by default). This means just by filing as a candidate, you will have a great shot at winning without having to do any canvassing. To file as a candidate, all you need to do is fill out ONE form!

Here are instructions to become a Precinct Delegate:

1. Find what precinct you live in by searching here. If you have questions about what precinct you live in, call your County, City or Township Clerk. You can find their contact information here.

2. Fill out this Precinct Delegate form here. In Box II, make sure you fill in your precinct number, write “Republican” for Political Party and “August 7″ for the Date of Primary.

3. Get the form notarized. You can go to your County Clerk who can notarize it for you.

4. Send the form to your County, City or Township Clerk by 4pm on May 15. You can find the mailing addresses here.

5. After filing, your name will be placed on the August 7 ballot. If you win, you will become a Precinct Delegate for the next two years.

You can go to your County Clerk and fill out the form in person. They can help make sure you fill out everything correctly.

Each precinct is allowed at least one Precinct Delegate. You can find out how many Precinct Delegates are allowed for your precinct by calling your clerk. That way, if you know other supporters in your precinct, you’ll know how many people can file as candidates.

Many people worry about the time commitment involved with the position. All you need to do is attend a couple meetings and County Conventions a year. There really is not too much obligation and even if you don’t have the time, you can always resign your position if you find out the time commitment is too much. Please don’t let this be an obstacle from you being able to play a role in helping our supporters become the GOP.

Deadline is May 15 at 4pm.

 

Source information: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?371891-Michigan-Become-a-Precinct-Delegate-(Very-Important!)

Michigan Ron Paul Delegate Information

Hi, I’m a Michigan Ron Paul Supporter and have voted in the Michigan primaries. To vote in the primary all you have to do is be registered to vote, show up to your polling place, and vote, just like in any normal election. It is a “closed” primary, so you have to declare yourself a republican at the polling place when you go to vote.

For the delegate selection process you can either be elected or appointed. The time to be elected has passed, however many precincts have vacancies, and you can be appointed by the county chairman if there are vacancies. My understanding is all you have to do show up to the county headquarters or call the chairman and ask if there are vacancies and express interest in becoming involved in the republican party and becoming a delegate.

Here’s a list of county chairs from the Michigan GOP website http://www.migop.org/index.php/about/county-parties/ your individual county website may also have some information about becoming a delegate.

I hope that I have been a bit helpful. I personally have not gone through the delegate process, and can’t provide any hands on information on the process.

Original Source: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?311021-Michigan-Voter-needs-help-The-Primaries&p=3494133&viewfull=1#post3494133

Michigan Primary Information

Hi, I’m a Michigan Ron Paul Supporter and have voted in the Michigan primaries. To vote in the primary all you have to do is be registered to vote, show up to your polling place, and vote, just like in any normal election. It is a “closed” primary, so you have to declare yourself a republican at the polling place when you go to vote.

For the delegate selection process you can either be elected or appointed. The time to be elected has passed, however many precincts have vacancies, and you can be appointed by the county chairman if there are vacancies. My understanding is all you have to do show up to the county headquarters or call the chairman and ask if there are vacancies and express interest in becoming involved in the republican party and becoming a delegate.

Here’s a list of county chairs from the Michigan GOP website http://www.migop.org/index.php/about/county-parties/ your individual county website may also have some information about becoming a delegate.

I hope that I have been a bit helpful. I personally have not gone through the delegate process, and can’t provide any hands on information on the process.

Original Source: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?311021-Michigan-Voter-needs-help-The-Primaries&p=3494133&viewfull=1#post3494133