By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Dan Schultz

When the midterms turned into a disaster for many Christian voters, the headlines focused on blame and rhetoric. Yet Dan Schultz, host of Precinct Strategy, points to a quieter, more consequential problem: a staggering number of vacant precinct committee seats across the country. Those empty chairs, he says, are the missing link between voter sentiment and actual policy outcomes.

The Vacancy Crisis in Republican Precinct Leadership

Schultz highlights a figure that appears repeatedly in the Christian Post article he discusses: over 200,000 vacant Republican precinct committeeman slots nationwide, representing roughly half of all available positions. “Precinct committeemen elect the people who write the platform,” he notes, underscoring how these local roles directly shape the party’s official stance on issues ranging from abortion to marriage.

He contrasts this structural deficit with the enthusiasm of national figures. While leaders like J.D. Vance and Gary Bauer lamented low evangelical turnout, they offered few concrete solutions for filling the grassroots gaps. “There wasn’t one word about getting involved from any of these people,” Schultz observes, pointing to a missed opportunity for mobilization.

Turnout vs. Recruitment: What Went Wrong in 2026

According to Schultz’s reading of the data, Republican turnout fell from about 62% in 2022 to 60% in 2026, and a notable share of voters who supported President Trump in 2024 switched to Democratic candidates in the midterms. He argues that the primary fault lies not with the voters themselves but with the party’s failure to organize a robust get‑out‑the‑vote effort.

Schultz shares his own grassroots experience in Wisconsin, where he used tools like Pulsar/Campaign Sidekick to call on fence‑sitting Republicans, drop flyers, and leave voicemails. “You’ve got to get the voters to turn out,” he says, echoing the sentiment that data analysts can’t win elections—people can.

A Three‑Step Blueprint for Conservative Revival

Drawing on his long‑standing involvement in Arizona politics since 2007, Schultz proposes a simple, faith‑centered strategy. Step one is prayer, citing 2 Chronicles 7:14 as a spiritual foundation. Step two calls for the active recruitment of precinct committeemen, and step three repeats the cycle of prayer and recruitment to build momentum.

He reinforces the plan with a direct endorsement from President Trump, who backed the precinct‑commitment strategy on February 27, 2022. “Donald Trump endorsed this strategy,” Schultz states, noting that despite the endorsement, “very few” have acted on the call.

From Theory to Action: How Conservatives Can Fill the Gaps

Schultz urges listeners to visit PrecinctStrategy.com, where he provides resources and a downloadable copy of his book, which he says President Trump personally thanked him for. He emphasizes that the effort is not limited to high‑profile donors or national pundits; ordinary Christians can step into precinct roles to influence party platforms directly.

He challenges readers with a stark question: “Are you going to step up and get involved, or are you just going to vote, thinking that’s enough?” The implication is clear—voting alone will not secure the biblical values many conservatives hold dear without the structural support of precinct leadership.

Why This Matters for the Future of the Republic

The significance of Schultz’s call extends beyond a single election cycle. By mobilizing thousands of precinct committeemen, the Republican Party could realign its platform with the priorities of its evangelical base, ensuring that issues like pro‑life policies and traditional marriage retain prominence. In a political climate where party elites often drift from grassroots concerns, this bottom‑up approach offers a tangible method for conservatives to reclaim influence.

Ultimately, Schultz frames the precinct strategy as a safeguard against the “pathway to destruction” he warns about. If successful, it could reinforce the party’s alignment with biblical values, bolster voter turnout, and secure a more resilient conservative agenda for years to come.

The full episode of Precinct Strategy with Dan Schultz is available on OBBM Network TV.