VOTE411 Voter Guide

Elected to a 4 year term in the even numbered years, a party committeeperson's core responsibilities are:1. Political Appointments & SlatingFilling Vacancies: Committeepeople have the statutory authority to appoint replacements for vacated seats in the Illinois General Assembly (State House and Senate) and certain other local offices if a vacancy occurs mid-term.Candidate Endorsements (Slating): Members sit on the party’s central committee to vet and "slate" (officially endorse) candidates for countywide offices, such as judges, Sheriff, or State’s Attorney.Party Leadership: They vote to elect the County Party Chair and other leadership positions within their party's organization.2. Election Operations & Voter MobilizationVoter Registration: Committeepeople are responsible for increasing voter turnout by organizing registration drives and ensuring residents are eligible to vote.Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV): During election cycles, they coordinate door-to-door canvassing, distribute campaign literature, and manage "poll watchers" to ensure fair election proceedings.Appointing Election Judges: They have the authority to nominate individuals from their party to serve as election judges at polling places within their jurisdiction.3. Hyperlocal RepresentationCommunity Liaison: They serve as the primary link between the political party and neighborhood residents, communicating voter concerns back to party leadership.Candidate Support: They assist party-backed candidates by circulating nominating petitions to help them get on the ballot.