committee members

Allegheny County Democratic Committee Members

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee is made up of local organizations operating in a largely independent fashion in each ward in the City of Pittsburgh and each municipality outside the city. These 162 local committees and their members are the grassroots of the Democratic Party, and they work each election to inform and turn out voters for Democratic endorsed candidates and Democratic nominees. 

Committee members are publicly elected officials who are chosen by Democratic voters at the polls. Elections for these positions occur every 4 years during the Midterm Primary Election (e.g. 2026 and 2030). Committee members may also be appointed between elections. 

Democratic committee members are charged with being the Democratic voice in their precincts. Committee members are at their best when they are engaging with their neighbors, talking about issues, and encouraging voters to support Democratic candidates.

Committees and committee members are involved in activities including:

• Going door to door to meet voters
• Attending Democratic Committee meetings and helping with committee activities
• Collecting signatures for candidate nomination petition
• Canvassing for candidates
• Displaying Democratic lawn signs
• Holding a house party for candidates or elected officials
• Writing note cards and letters to voters
• Knowing the election procedures like vote by mail rules
• Informing constituents of elections and deadlines