Bryan County Democratic Committee Information Session, Voting Member Elections & Officer Election

This Meeting Is for EVERY Democrat in Bryan County

The Bryan County Democratic Committee (BCDC) is hosting a countywide meeting that begins with an open, easy-to-understand information session, followed by voting member elections and, if time permits, an officer special election.

👉 You do NOT need to be running for a position to attend.
👉 Even if you are just listening, your voice matters.
👉 If you have never attended a meeting before, this is the perfect one to come to.

This meeting is designed to help Democrats across Bryan County understand how the committee works, what it does, and how local voices help shape the direction of the party.

Information Session: What You’ll Learn

Before any voting takes place, we will begin with a clear and welcoming overview covering:

What the Bryan County Democratic Committee does

The role of the county committee within the Democratic Party

The responsibilities of voting members and officers

How local party leadership supports candidates, elections, and accountability

We are also honored to welcome Michael Carpenter, Pooler City Council member, who will speak about local leadership, public service, and civic engagement.

Thinking About Running for Office? (Important Upcoming Dates)

While the primary purpose of this event is the February meeting, we also want to share an important upcoming deadline.

➡ Candidate qualifying will take place March 2 through March 6.
📍 Location and daily qualifying hours will be announced soon.

If you are considering running for a partisan office as a Democrat, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the Bryan County Democratic Committee. We can help answer questions and assist with the qualifying process.

Membership Affidavit & Intent to Run Forms

To vote or run for a position, a Democratic Party membership affidavit is required.
If you are considering running for a voting member or officer position, an Intent to Run form is also required.

📄 Forms are available here:
🔗 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UlAGlrinme8_SDo0KT4XnLEiJfdcIOIj?usp=sharing

If you already know you plan to run:
Please complete both forms (Membership Affidavit and Intent to Run) and email them to:
📧 BCDCGeorgia@gmail.com

If you are not sure yet, that is completely okay.

You may complete the forms in person before voting at the meeting

To help the process run smoothly, we encourage submitting the forms electronically in advance when possible

Changed your mind? No problem.
If you submit an Intent to Run form ahead of time and later decide not to run, you may withdraw your intent at the meeting.

Find Your District

Not sure which district you are in?
You can verify your registration status and district information using the Georgia My Voter Page:

🔗 https://mvp.sos.ga.gov

(Georgia My Voter Page)

Who Can Vote at the Meeting

You are eligible to vote in the election of voting members if you:

Are 18 years of age or older

Reside in and are registered to vote in Bryan County

Identify as a Democrat

➡ A Democratic Party affidavit declaring party membership is required and will be available at the meeting.

Voting Member Elections (15 Seats Total)

Full-Term Seats (4-Year Terms):

10 seats across Districts 1–5

Aligned with the Presidential election cycle

Vacancy Seats (Remainder of Term):

5 seats total

District 2: 1 seat

District 3: 2 seats

District 4: 1 seat

District 5: 1 seat

Officer Special Election (If Time Permits)

If time permits, the committee will also conduct special elections to fill the following officer positions:

Secretary

First Vice Chair (must be female to satisfy the opposite-gender requirement of the Chair)

Important to know:

Only elected voting members are eligible to serve as officers

Officers serve two-year terms

These elections will fill the remainder of the current term (approximately one year)

Please Come — Even If You’re Just Listening

You do not need to be:

A long-time activist

A committee insider

Someone seeking a title

You just need to care about Bryan County and want to understand how local Democratic organizing works.

If you have never attended a meeting before, this is the one to come to.

Bring a friend.
Bring a neighbor.
Share this with someone who has been curious but unsure where to start.

Let’s pack the room, listen to one another, and move Bryan County Democrats forward — together.