Precinct captain
Encyclopedia
A precinct captain is an individual who acts as the direct link between a political party organization
(which sometimes acts as a party machine
) and the voters in an election precinct
. A precinct captain helps with voter registration, distribution of literature and other promotional efforts, and helps voters get absentee ballot
s or get to the voting booths on election day.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
(which sometimes acts as a party machine
Political machine
A political machine is a political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses , who receive rewards for their efforts...
) and the voters in an election precinct
Precinct
A precinct is a space enclosed by the walls or other boundaries of a particular place or building, or by an arbitrary and imaginary line drawn around it. The term has several different uses...
. A precinct captain helps with voter registration, distribution of literature and other promotional efforts, and helps voters get absentee ballot
Absentee ballot
An absentee ballot is a vote cast by someone who is unable or unwilling to attend the official polling station. Numerous methods have been devised to facilitate this...
s or get to the voting booths on election day.