Are most state Democratic Party Chairs part-time and/or unpaid??

[funkybutt]

I recently discovered that here in Louisiana, all democratic parish executive committee members, and offices including chair/vice chair; treasurer and secretary are unpaid and unstaffed. They are elected party officeholders and also volunteers.

Is it like this in most states? Is there somewhere I can find more information about this?

[NMDemDist2]

1. that's how it is here in AZ too n/t

[vpigrad]

2. I think they're unpaid here in GA...

since the one county chair I know is even poorer than I am! I recently replaced some electrical breakers in her house for free since she couldn't afford to pay a professional to fix them.

[janx]

3. Yes. Dean wants to change that.

He wants to take DNC money and funnel it into state organizations so that they can get Dems elected at state and local levels.

I don't know how well that'll go over with the "powers that be," though.

[funkybutt]

6. in that case, screw the powers that be

We need money here in Louisiana (and other states) as it turns out. If these Chairpersons and their leutenants were paid and had a budget (even if quite small) could make a huge difference in red states like these and their elections.

I am very excited about the Dean's Idea!

[MaineDem]

4. ME- Party Chair full time and paid

Not paid much though.

County Chairs and other state party officers are unpaid volunteers.

[funkybutt]

7. how much is "very little" - general range? n/t

[MaineDem]

12. Not as little as I thought

$40,000.

There are 3 or 4 paid staffers, as well. I don't know their salaries but I know they aren't in the same range as the Chair.

[MaineDem]

5. Kick - because I'm really interested in knowing the answer.

THanks everyone.

[LiberalFighter]

8. Not sure about State Party Chair but staff is paid

County chairs are not paid. Mostly volunteers to answer phones and other party work. When campaigns start up then there will be a few more paid workers but not much.

[funkybutt]

9. Is it the same way with the Republican party?

There is plenty of money to be spread to the county/parish democrats. Just a little dough, a few appearences, and some national help could make the difference between loosing and winning.

[LiberalFighter]

11. Our county repug probably has a few paid positions.

Not chair but other functions. They bring in the money. Plus they don't have to pay rent on the building.

[DaveinMD]

10. party officers are usually unpaid

they have other jobs in most cases. Most state parties do have paid staff. Most local parties do not.

[funkybutt]

13. Other States, PLEASE weigh in on salaries of your state dem officers n/t