The Island County Democratic Party is the political arm of the Washington State Democratic Party on Camano and Whidbey Islands. Island County is made up of 65 precincts, each of which should have an elected Precinct Committee Officer (PCO). The officers and PCOs make up the Island County Central Committee, which is the organizational backbone of the political party. PCOs work to motivate voters in their respective precincts to become involved, to run for office, to support candidates, and to encourage voting.

A Little Technical Talk About Organized Politics: In the event no one is elected as PCO, the Chair may appoint individuals to be acting or appointed PCOs, with the concurrence of the Island County Central Committee. Appointed PCOs live in the precinct they represent, which means they may stand for election every two years. Acting PCOs are willing to serve in precincts were they do not live but are willing to reach out to local residents for them to become involved in voting and supporting candidates. Acting PCOs may not stand for election.

During the Presidential election year when delegates are selected for the National Democratic Party Convention, PCOs and Appointed PCOs work directly with voters from their precincts during the caucuses to develop the platform and elect delegates. This is where your voice can be heard and, if you are elected as a delegate, you may vote for the Presidential candidate of your choice.

A Little Talk About Some of the Fun of Politics: To provide a social arm of the party there are two local groups, the Whidbey Island Democratic Club and the Camano Island Democrats. These entities do not represent the party when it comes to endorsements and political issues, but are vital to the grassroots makeup of the organization. You can learn more about them by going to the Democratic Clubs page on this site.

We are delighted you have stopped by and hope you will become an active member of the Island County Democratic Party.

Marshall Goldberg
Chair,
Island County Central Committee