A precinct is the smallest geographical “neighborhood,” on the political map. All voters in a precinct are in the same city, legislative district, and congressional district. Okanogan County has 102 precincts that vary in size but most have between 50 and 500 voters.

A Precinct Committee Officer is the elected official that represents the voters of a precinct within a major political party in the State of Washington.

PCOs are expected to participate in County and Legislative District Committee elections, get to know the voters in their precincts, and do as much as time allows to help get Democrats elected to office.

If you email us your street address (the one associated with your voter registration), we will email you the name of your precinct and PCO. Or you can look up your precinct on the WA Secretary of State VOTEWA website. We are happy to share your contact information with your PCO to get the conversation started!

There are 2 ways to become a PCO — by election, or by appointment.

PCO terms last two years. Elections are in the November of even-numbered years, and then the term starts the next January.

Our next PCO election is this November, 2026. Newly- elected PCOs will start their two-year term in January of 2027.

Join us!

You must file during the week of May 4 - 8, 2026.

Candidates can file for election to be be a PCO online, by mail, or in person at the Okanogan County Auditor's Office.

There is no filing fee for the position of Precinct Committee Officer.

Are you 18 or will you be 18 before the August Primary of the current year?

If you answered YES, you are eligible to become a PCO!

Are you registered to vote? Check with the Secretary of State’s Office to check! 

YES – You are eligible to become a PCO)

NO – (follow the instructions to register and then you will be eligible to vote AND to become a PCO)

Is the current year an even year and is it before filing week? (Again, filing week is May 4th – May 8th this year, 2026.) 

BOTH YES – you are eligible to file to become an elected PCO! 

BOTH NO – if you missed filing the the precinct is still open, you are eligible to become an appointed PCO! Talk to Nancy Aadland, our current chair.

NOTE: When you file to become a PCO, your filing information becomes public record, and is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).