1	Precinct Organizing: Getting Started
2	Tonight’s Trainers
3	Goals for this Session
4	What is a “Precinct” Also known as ‘Electoral Districts’, ‘Towns’ or ‘Wards’ All voters have the same ballot and elected officials Have a set number of voters Have contiguous boundaries
5	What is a “Precinct”
6	Campaigning and Party Building Two types of precinct organizing Campaign precinct organizing Neighborhood precinct organizing or party building Different goals & strategies Both are important
7	Campaign Precinct Organizing Short term: July through November of election years Organized by campaign staff Focused on winning a particular election Centered around a candidate
8	Neighborhood Precinct Organizing Long term: Not limited by election calendar Focused on long range goals Organized by local volunteers
9	A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
10	Tonight’s Focus: Neighborhood Precinct Organizing Build a local community of Democratic activists Increase Democratic performance Help progressive candidates win primaries Build and influence local and state parties
11	Listener Submitted Questions
12	Let’s Get Started Know the players Know the rules Know the numbers Set your goals
13	Know the Players Existing precinct leaders Local party officials Local elected officials Active local campaigns Community leaders
14	Know the Rules Election dates Important deadlines Precinct maps and boundaries Polling locations Party rules and by-laws
15	Know the Numbers Voter registration Voter turnout Democratic performance Other demographic info Individual voter history
16	The Voter File Voter File vs. Voter Roll Usually available through the county or state party Contains voter contact info and voting history More effective if updated frequently
17	Setting Your Goals Important first step Focuses and motivates volunteers Helps develop strategies, tactics and timelines Helps gain institutional party support Potential goals Increase Democratic voter registration X% Increase Democratic Performance X% Get X% of district voters to vote early Build a community of party activists
18	Setting Your Goals
19	Listener Submitted Questions
20	Homework Research your local precinct: - Who are they Players? - What are the Rules? - What are the Numbers? Set a goal for your precinct in the next election Email us and let us know: training@democracyforamerica.com
21	Our 4 Part Series Recruiting Your Precinct Team Tuesday, September 18th www.dfalink.com/precinctrecruiting Making an Impact Tuesday, September 26^th www.dfalink.com/makinganimpact Building Networks Across Precincts Tuesday, October 4th www.dfalink.com/buildingnetworks
22	Thank you for joining us!