Welcome to the PDMC Website!

As the Princeton Democratic Municipal Committee (PDMC), we are the official Democratic Party organization representing the 20 voting districts within the Municipality of Princeton, New Jersey.

Our mission is to support the ideals of the Democratic Party and its candidates, further good government, encourage grass roots participation in the Democratic Party, recruit Democratic candidates, have an open process for recommending ballot placement and slogan designation for Democratic candidates in Primary elections, fulfill its duties under Title 19 of the New Jersey Revised Code, and engage in activities that culminate in getting Democrats out to vote on Election Day to elect Democratic candidates.

Our goals overlap with the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO), yet the two organizations are distinct and vary greatly in scope. Please refer to this handy chart for more information on the different Democratic organizations in Princeton as well as their roles and responsibilities.

Become a Member of the Committee

Turn your concerns into action! If you are interested in making a real change in your community, if you want your voice and the voices of your neighbors to be heard, if you are tired of complaining and want to actually DO something, and if you believe that our democracy is worth preserving—you owe it to yourself, your community, and your country to become a Democratic Committee person. In turn, you make a contribution that will have an impact on your life and the lives of everyone around you.

Grassroots representation lies at the heart of our democracy and is the basis for all other elected positions. Therefore, it is very important that Committee members take their responsibilities seriously and serve the Democratic Party and their community to the best of their ability. Committee members are responsible for staying in touch with constituents, listening to their concerns, and bringing these concerns back to the Mercer County Democratic Committee. At County meetings, members also have the opportunity to endorse candidates to represent the people at the county, state, and national levels.

Composition of the Committee:

  • There are 20 voting districts within the municipality of Princeton and 40 district representatives.

  • Each district is represented by two Committee members. 

  • District representatives must reside within the voting district they represent and must be registered Democrats.

  • Members of the PDMC are also Mercer County Democratic Committee representatives.

  • Committee members elect a chair and two vice chairs, who need not be district representatives.

Steps to Become a Committee Member:

  • Most Committee members are elected for a two-year term in the June Primary Election of even-numbered years. On the ballot, you will be listed as a candidate for County Committee.

  • Interested individuals should contact the PDMC chair. In even election years, the Primary Petition must be submitted to the Princeton Municipal Clerk sixty four (64) days prior to the Primary Election date in order to be listed on the June Primary ballot. For a copy of the petition and a ‘How to Complete the Petition’ guide, visit the Elections Resources page.

  • If a Committee vacancy occurs between elections, a member may be appointed to office by a quorum of the Committee. That member will then have to run in the next even election year and be elected to the Committee. 

  • If appointed by the Committee or elected by write in, you must send an “acceptance of office” to the County Clerk before you may take office. The chair of the PDMC will provide you with the forms.

Duties of Committee Members - more details can be found in the How to Serve on Municipal Committee training guide:

  • Meetings. Attend the yearly meetings of the PDMC, especially the Ballot Placement meeting, usually held in March, to determine column placement and slogan designation for local candidates.

  • County Convention. Attend the Mercer County Convention in March and vote to endorse county, state, and national candidates. There are also periodic meetings of the County Committee that you should attend.

  • Fundraiser. Attend, help with, and contribute to the Annual PDMC fundraiser, which honors members of the community who have contributed to furthering Democratic ideals. Money is spent on voting lists, supplies, and other materials needed to Get Out The Vote. The PDMC may also make campaign contributions.

  • Calling, Canvassing, and Distribution of Democratic Party Literature. Before the Primary Election in June and the General Election in November, help organize volunteers to participate in efforts to register voters, to call Democratic and Unaffiliated voters to remind them to vote, and to distribute campaign literature to the doors of Democrats and Unaffiliated voters.

Where Can I Get More Information?

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