So, you want to be a committee person? Here is everything you need to know!

Two committee persons, one male and one female, are elected in each division/precinct for four-year terms in the Primary Election the year the Governor is elected. After election results have been certified, there is a re-organization to elect a City/County Chair and other efforts.

Committee People:
1. Recommend candidates to voters by an issue education process.
2. Help voters to reach a comfort zone on the entire voting process.
3. Encourage and increase voter turnout by phone banking and literature drops.
4. Register new voters, particularly the young and carry out absentee ballot programs for seniors and the disabled
5. Provide information on current political issues e.g. health care, education, environment, energy, land use, etc.
6. Help raise funds for the Democratic Party.
The committee person is an extension of the party and its candidates and is the most important and most direct line between all voters and the party organization.
When divisions/precincts are organized, the vote is maximized and candidates have a better opportunity to win elections. Elections are won or lost in local areas. There is no stronger persuasive voice than the voice of an active neighbor.

For current committee members, you must be re-elected this year if you wish to hold your seat. You need at least 10 signatures on your petition to be on the ballot.
If you are not running for re-election or are a first-time committee candidate, please contact your County Party Chair as soon as possible.

Lehigh County Dems:
Chair: Rick Dougherty ardaugh@aol.com 610-504-4376

Northampton County Dems:
Chair: Joe Long info@northamptoncountydems.org 610-867-2764

Bethlehem City Dems:
Chair: Jim Schlener schlen@unions-america.com

*Note: Committee persons may also be appointed 'at large' by the County/City Chair.