What is a committee person?
Democratic Committeepeople are the grassroots foundation of the Democratic Party. Each voting precinct in Pennsylvania can elect committeepeople to represent registered Democrats in that area. As a committeeperson, you become a voting member of the Bucks County Democratic Committee (BCDC), which means you have a direct voice in party decisions at the county level.
Solebury is divided into 4 geographical precincts: Upper, Middle, Lower 1 and Lower 2. New Hope Borough is one precinct. Each precinct has a unique polling place and is represented by two Democratic Committee People who are elected by voters and serve 4-year terms without limit.
what do committeepeople do?
Help get Democrats elected by knocking doors, making calls, or helping at the polls on Election Day
Represent your neighbors by being a local contact for Democratic voters in your precinct
Support voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts in your community
Attend committee meetings to stay informed and participate in party decisions
Vote on endorsements and help elect party leadership.
The time commitment is flexible. Some committeepeople are highly active volunteers, while others participate mainly by attending meetings and voting. You decide how involved you want to be.
how do i get involved?
By stepping up to fill a seat, you help strengthen Democratic infrastructure in our community. You do not need political experience, just a willingness to participate and represent your neighbors.
If you are interested in serving, please reach out to the chairs at info@newhopesoleburydemocrats.com.
Find Your Precinct
Check your voter registration to find your precinct number. Look up your voter registration here.
Collect Signatures
You need at least 10 signatures from registered Democrats in your precinct. We recommend collecting 15-20 signatures in case any are challenged. Tip: You can sign your own petition! Each precinct has two committee seats, so each voter can sign up to two different petitions.
File Your Petition
Submit your completed petition to the Bucks County Board of Elections. For the 2026 primary:
• First day to circulate: February 17, 2026
• Filing deadline: March 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Withdrawal deadline: March 25, 2026Appear on the Primary Ballot
Your name will appear on the Democratic primary ballot on May 19, 2026. Registered Democrats in your precinct will vote for committeeperson along with other primary races. If you are unopposed, you win automatically. If there is competition, the candidate with the most votes wins.
2025 County Endorsement