PAM 2026
What are Precinct Annual Meetings?
Precincts are the foundation of the Democratic Party! Each precinct in North Carolina must meet at least once per year. This is known as the precinct annual meeting (PAM).
During PAM, attendees elect delegates to our county convention. Precinct meeting attendees can also present resolutions and vote on resolutions other precincts pass. These resolutions eventually can become part of the DNC platform. But it all starts with organizing and building community in your precinct!
What happens at the meetings?
At this year’s PAM, each precinct will:
- Elect Delegates to the county convention (click here to view delegate counts by precinct)
- Consider platform resolutions (click here for our resolution guide)
- Donate to the 2026 Sustaining Fund based on your precinct’s goal
Who can attend?
Only registered Democrats who live in the precinct are eligible to attend. If you are unsure of your precinct number or your affiliation, follow the steps below to access the State Board of Elections Voter Lookup:
- Click on this link
- Enter your name and click Search
- Select your name
To update your registration, follow the instructions in our Affiliation Update Guide. If you update your registration via email and provide a copy to your meeting organizer, you may attend and fully participate in your precinct’s annual meeting.
When are the meetings?
This year’s meetings will be held between February 15 – February 28.
Each of Wake County’s 216 precincts will meet during this window. Precincts must successfully organize to have a voice at the county, district, and state levels.
Are this year’s meetings in-person or online?
All precincts will have a virtual option. Some precincts are meeting only virtually while others have an option for in-person attendance. Refer to the PAM Schedule to find out this information for your precinct.
Why do precincts have to meet during this timeframe?
The Plan of Organization is the guiding document for the North Carolina Democratic Party. Section 1 of the Plan of Organization addresses precinct organizing. Section 1.05 grants the authority to the state party chair to select the window for precinct organizing. The time is set across the state so that all precincts across North Carolina can meet at the same time to elect delegates to all 100 County Conventions.