The Putnam County Republican Executive Committee unites Republicans across the county, organizes every precinct, and stands for faith, family, and freedom in the heart of West Virginia.
Get updates on meetings, elections, and volunteer opportunities across Putnam County.
Welcome, and thank you for stopping by the official home of the Putnam County Republican Executive Committee.
Putnam County is one of the strongest Republican counties in West Virginia, and that strength did not happen by accident. It was built by neighbors who talked to friends, showed up to meetings, and voted their values year after year. Our job on this committee is to keep that foundation strong and hand it to the next generation even stronger.
We stay focused on the fundamentals: recruiting good candidates, organizing every precinct, communicating our conservative message, and turning out the vote. If you share our belief in limited government, the sanctity of life, the Second Amendment, and the freedoms our founders secured, there is a seat at this table for you.
Come to a meeting. Volunteer for a campaign. Bring a friend. We would be honored to have you in this fight with us.
Volunteer, attend a monthly meeting, or run for a committee seat in your district.
Take Action →Elected representatives from every magisterial district in Putnam County.
See the Roster →Announcements, meeting notices, and election information for county Republicans.
Read More →Each member of the committee is elected on the public ballot in each non-presidential election year. Once elected, the committee elects its own officers. Each magisterial district in the county is represented by two men and two women.
Knock doors, make calls, and help get out the vote. No experience needed and training is provided.
Committee meetings are open to registered Republicans. Come hear updates and be heard.
Serve as a certified poll worker and help protect election integrity in your precinct.
Organize or participate in voter registration drives. Reach out to ask how you can get involved.
Ready to lead in your own neighborhood? Become a Precinct Captain or find your district.
Putnam County is organized into roughly forty individual voting precincts, the most basic building block of grassroots politics. A Precinct Captain is a volunteer who serves as the committee's get-out-the-vote leader and trusted point of contact for Republican voters in their own precinct.
This is a brand new program for our committee, and every precinct in the county needs a captain. No experience is necessary, and training is provided.
Use the state's lookup tool to find your precinct before you reach out, it takes less than a minute.
Find My PrecinctDates confirmed via the WV Secretary of State. Always verify deadlines at GoVoteWV.com as they are subject to change.
Office contact information is available on the Putnam County Government website.
Putnam County is divided into magisterial districts and individual voting precincts. Use West Virginia's official interactive map to look up your own precinct, district, and polling place by address.
Open the Official WV District MapThis mapping tool is maintained by the State of West Virginia, not by our Committee, and reflects the most current official precinct and district boundaries.
Use the Secretary of State's registration lookup tool. Enter your name and date of birth and it will show your current party registration and polling place.
Committee members are elected directly by Republican voters at the primary election every four years, one man and one woman from each magisterial district. If a seat opens up between elections, any current Committee member can nominate someone from that same district (of the same gender as the person who vacated the seat), and the full Committee votes on it at the next regular meeting.
The Committee manages the local party's affairs within West Virginia GOP guidelines: organizing precincts, supporting the Republican ticket in the general election, and electing a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer to run day-to-day operations. By its own bylaws, the Committee does not use its funds to support one candidate over another in a primary race.
The Committee meets monthly. Our bylaws set quarterly as the minimum required frequency, but we hold meetings more often than that. Only elected Committee members vote on Committee business, but Republican voters in Putnam County are welcome to attend and hear what's happening.
Signing up for our email updates takes thirty seconds and keeps you informed without any commitment. From there, things like sharing a social media post, showing up to one event, or becoming a Precinct Captain in your own neighborhood are all valuable, and you can do as much or as little as your schedule allows.
The Putnam County Republican Executive Committee handles party organizing here at home: recruiting local candidates, running precincts, and hosting county events. The West Virginia Republican Party (WVGOP) sets statewide guidelines and rules that county committees like ours operate within.
Candidates file directly with the County Clerk or Secretary of State during the candidate filing period (typically mid-January). Reach out to us early, we're happy to talk through the process and connect you with resources.
Use the GoVoteWV Sample Ballot Lookup. Enter your name, date of birth, and county to see exactly what will be on your ballot.
The Putnam County Republican Executive Committee operates under a formal set of bylaws, most recently adopted April 12, 2021. They cover how members and officers are elected, how meetings and votes are conducted, and how Committee funds are handled.
Download Full Bylaws (PDF)The Putnam County Republican Executive Committee serves registered Republican voters throughout Putnam County, West Virginia. Meetings are held monthly and are open to registered Republicans. Follow us on social media for our latest updates.
