What is a committee person?
Do you like to meet and work with new people?
Enjoy discussing politics and helping others to get involved?
Committeepeople (CPs) are volunteers who serve as one of the communication links between the local and county Democratic Party and current and future Democrats in their precinct. If you are interested in participating in the political process and care about good government, you should consider running. Serving as a Committee Person is a great way to support your local community, become involved with your local party, and gain political experience.
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.
If you are interested in serving, please reach out to the chairs at info@newhopesoleburydemocrats.com.
Responsibilities
During campaign season, you may be asked to do some of the following (with lots of help!):
Recruit volunteers for canvassing, mailings, sign distribution, and other tasks.
Canvass (knocking doors and/or phone banking) in order to:
Obtain petition signatures for Democratic candidates to qualify them for the ballot.
Distribute Party and candidate literature, voter registration forms, and absentee ballot forms.
Help identify where independent voters stand on our Democratic candidates.
Help implement an effective Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) effort in the final days of the campaign.
Help "chase" early ballots (absentee) to ensure they are returned.
Recruit and schedule poll greeters for shifts on primary and general Election Day. Organize the voter information table at your polling place.
Elect municipal committee officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) and vote for candidates at county endorsement meetings. The 2026 Endorsement Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 21. If you cannot attend, you must designate a proxy voter from New Hope or Solebury.
Ongoing activities:
Get to know your Democratic and Independent neighbors: host a house party, canvass your precinct, and/or make phone calls to voters.
Identify candidates for local positions: election officials, committee people, school board, township supervisor, borough council, etc.
Recruit new CPs and other volunteers in your Precinct and communicate with them regularly.
Be a proud Pennsylvania Democrat - display yard signs, window signs, campaign buttons, bumper stickers.
Participate in County Democratic Party meetings, events, and activities as available.
Attend NH&S Dems monthly organizational meetings to share your thoughts and ideas.
2025 County Endorsement