Candidate Filing Week

May 8, 2020 | Elections, National, News, Pierce County

2020 Election Candidate Filing is NEXT WEEK!

Candidate Filing Week starts online on May 11 at 9 am – closes May 15 at 4 pm

It is the Precinct Committee Officer that is ESSENTIAL!

The IMPORTANCE of a PCO
PCOs are the grassroots of the Pierce County Republican Party They serve on the front lines of our elections, engage directly with their neighbors, build strong communities, ensuring strong Republican turnout in our elections and most of all – Winning Elections. ALL Races are Essential! That starts with the PCOs

The PCO Advantage Factor

  • Neighborhoods with PCOs have higher voter turnout
  • PCOs help elect candidates for office all the way from school board to statewide offices
  • Many elected officials began as a PCO – having a strong pool of PCOs leads to a pipeline for future elected leaders
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    PCO Eligibility & Election

  • Be a member of the Republican Party
  • Be a registered voter in the Precinct
  • File for election in even numbered years
  • If unopposed a PCO candidate is automatically elected, if opposed whoever receives the most votes in the August Primary will be elected
  • Each term is for two years
    • Current PCOs need to file to run in this year’s election to assure that you keep your seat

    1) Before Filing make sure your Voter Registration is current at this link
    2) Then go to Candidate Online Filing and more information at this link

    If you are not a current PCO. you can file to run for the Office AND Request to be appointed as a PCO now to be involved with this year’s election! Request to be a PCO

    The Duties of a PCO

  • Identify Republicans in your precinct
  • Register likely Republicans to vote
  • Remind Republicans in your precinct to vote
  • Elect party leadership
  • Support Republican candidates running for office

    • Full Information about Precinct Committee Officers can be found at this link
    Questions?     Call the office at (253) 722-5353 or email