The Party
The Buncombe County Democratic Party is organized into 80 precincts that are grouped into 11 clusters.
The BCDP is one of a hundred county parties that create the North Carolina Democratic Party.
The NCDP is part of the national party, the Democratic National Committee.
What is a Precinct?
Precincts are the foundation of the Democratic Party, aligning with your assigned polling location on Election Day. In North Carolina, precincts are the core of local Democratic organizing.
Everything in the Democratic Party starts at the precinct level—from electing state officers to shaping the party platform and rules. Precincts play a vital role in democracy by recruiting poll workers, organizing election volunteers, and ensuring community issues are represented within the party.
What is an Organized Precinct?
An organized precinct consists of 5 or more registered Democrats living in a precinct who attend the Annual Organization Meeting
Precinct Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary) are selected at the meeting to help organize the precinct, represent it at the county party, and strengthen the party structure
Delegates to the County Convention are selected from each precinct at the Annual Precinct Organization Meetings
In odd-number years, delegates will vote on new County Party Officers, State Executive Committee members, and resolutions at the County Convention
Annual Organizing 2025
Annual Organizing Meetings
Every year, precincts across North Carolina hold an Annual Organizing Meeting in the spring. During these meetings precincts with at least five registered Democrats present can form a committee. These committees fill open precinct officer roles, choose delegates to the County Convention, discuss ideas, and plan how to get out the vote for upcoming elections.
Precinct meetings are a chance to get involved, connect with your neighbors, and play a role in strengthening the Democratic Party and your community. See the resources below for more information about annual organizing:
NCDP Precinct
Organizing Packet
BCDP Sustaining
Fund Donations
Annual Organizing
Meeting Documents
Precinct Officer Roles
Once elected as a precinct officer, you’ll take on key responsibilities to help organize your precinct and support Democratic candidates.
If elected Chair or Vice Chair, you’ll also become a voting member of the County Executive Committee, giving you a voice in how the county party operates. Precinct officers play a critical role in local politics—like in special elections, where precinct officers have chosen leaders such as County Commissioner Al Whitesides, State Senator Terry Van Duyn, and Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger.
As a precinct officer, you’re a leader in the Democratic Party with the chance to make a real impact—how much is up to you!
Chair
preside over meetings
establish goals for the precinct
organize voters and recruit election officials
attend county party meetings
update precinct members on party activity
Vice Chair
fill in for chair when necessary
perform community outreach for precinct activities
attend county party meetings
Secretary
keep all records of precinct meetings (including minutes)
report any fundraising to the county party
prepare reports on precinct activity
County Convention Delegates
At the annual organizing meeting, each precinct selects delegates to attend the Buncombe County Convention. Becoming a delegate is simple—precincts usually have more delegate slots than attendees at the meeting. As a delegate, you’ll have the power to vote at the county convention.
In odd-numbered years, the convention elects new county party officers to manage county business for the next two years and selects state executive committee members to represent Buncombe County at state meetings.
The convention also reviews resolutions passed by precincts. Approved resolutions are sent to the district and state levels, with the goal of being added to the state party platform.