Become a Committee Member
Committee Member Elections 2026
Committee members are elected every four years during the Primary Election. The next election is May 19, 2026.
Because this is a party position, the election is effectively decided in the Primary. Existing committee members must run for re-election, and we also have vacancies across the County that we’d love to fill with enthusiastic volunteers.
See the Find Members and Open Positions page to check the status of your specific precinct.
Key Dates & Requirements for 2026
Important Dates
- February 17: First day to circulate and file nomination petitions.
- March 10: Last day to file nomination petitions.
- March 17: Last day to file objections to nomination petitions.
- March 25: Last day to withdraw.
- May 19: PRIMARY ELECTION (Committee Members are elected on this day).
How to Get on the Ballot
NEW: Would you like a "walking list" of your neighbors to get signatures for your petition? Write to info@alleghenydems.com Please include your precinct (ward and district) and email.
- Signatures: You need 10 valid signatures from registered Democrats in your specific precinct. You can sign your own petition. It is highly recommended to gather 15-20 signatures to ensure you have enough valid ones.
- Filing Fee: There is no filing fee for Committee Member positions.
- Where to File: Petitions must be filed with the Allegheny County Elections Division (County Office Building, downtown Pittsburgh).
- Get Petitions: Once the petition forms are made available by the County Board of Elections (typically a week before the signing period starts), you can pick up petition forms from the ACDC headquarters (22 Wabash St, Suite 205). They’re also available online from the Board of Elections but must be printed out back to back (long side printed) on letter-sized paper.
Trainings
ACDC offers regular training sessions for (new) committee members as well as guidance on running for committee seats. Find out about the next trainings: https://alleghenydems.com/news/get-involved-committee-training/
Additional Resources
More information?
Reach out to ACDC – info@alleghenydems.com