The captain establishes a direct link between a political party and the voters in a local electoral precinct.
[1][2][3] Their role is to build a relationship between those who hold public office and those who vote at the polls.
[5] Responsibilities of the post include facilitating voter registration and absentee ballot access; leading get out the vote outreach efforts; distributing campaign and party literature; promoting the party; and addressing voter concerns.
[3] In many states Precinct Captains are also eligible to establish party unit committees for fundraising.
[1] The concept of precinct leadership is to provide a grassroots position with officials generally serving as volunteers, though in some states they receive a stipend.