By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Dan Schultz

What would happen if 200,000 local party leaders simply vanished?

Dan Schultz, host of Precinct Strategy, believes the answer could be the loss of the Republic itself. In his October 8, 2026 broadcast, he paints a stark picture: more than half of the Republican Party’s precinct committeemen positions have been empty since he first got involved in 2007. Those vacant slots, he argues, are the weak points that allow the nation to be run by “inferiors.”

The Vacant Seats Crisis

Schultz emphasizes that the Republican Party’s grassroots structure depends on a network of precinct committeemen (PCs) who recruit voters, turn out the base, and elect party officers at the local, state, and national levels. Yet, according to his count, roughly 100,000 of the 200,000 slots nationwide remain unfilled. He asks listeners, “Do you know whether your precinct has precinct committeemen at all? Do you know what percentage of the slots exist in your state or in your county?” The lack of awareness, he suggests, is itself a symptom of the problem.

He points out that only PCs can vote for the Republican National Committee (RNC) members from each state, the state chair, and the national committeeman and committeewoman. Without a full roster of PCs, the party’s internal elections are decided by a small, often disengaged group, reducing the influence of ordinary conservatives.

Three‑Step Strategy: Pray, Recruit, Repeat

To address the vacancy issue, Schultz outlines a simple, faith‑based plan he calls “Pray, recruit, repeat.” The first step is spiritual: he cites 2 Chronicles 7:14, urging listeners to “humble themselves and pray, and seek [God’s] face and turn from their wicked ways.” He believes that the nation’s recent political revival, including President Trump’s 2024 return to the White House, was the result of such collective prayer.

Recruitment, the second step, focuses on filling the empty PC slots. Schultz urges listeners to attend their local Republican committee meetings, identify the current committee chair, and reach out to neighbors who share conservative values. He stresses that the most effective venue for this work is the “local Republican committee monthly meetings.”

The final step, repeat, is a call to sustain the effort. Schultz warns that a one‑time surge of activity will not be enough; continuous engagement is required to keep the party’s grassroots engine running.

Why the Issue Matters Beyond Party Politics

Schultz links the PC vacancy problem to broader concerns about governance and national security. He argues that when conservatives fail to fill these roles, they cede power to “inferiors” who, in his view, are the entrenched public servants repeatedly re‑elected despite poor performance. He draws a parallel to European nations where “the left” is allegedly allowing “invaders” to take over, contrasting that with countries like Poland and Romania that, according to him, are resisting such trends.

He also raises immigration as a related concern, noting a figure of “4.5 million Muslims” in the United States and questioning why “deportations” are not occurring. While the specific numbers are contested, Schultz uses them to illustrate what he sees as a broader failure of conservative activism at the local level.

Action Steps for Listeners

Schultz concludes with a direct challenge: “Will you do it?” He invites listeners to contact him via his website for ideas or excuses that keep them from participating. He emphasizes that the responsibility for the nation’s future lies with ordinary conservatives willing to step into the precinct committeeman role.

For those interested in taking the first step, Schultz recommends three practical actions:

• Identify your local Republican Party Committee Chairman and attend the next monthly meeting.
• Verify how many PC slots exist in your precinct, county, and state, and determine which are vacant.
• Recruit at least one neighbor or friend to fill a vacant slot, then repeat the process.

By following these steps, Schultz believes conservatives can restore a “Great Movement” that will safeguard America’s future.

Schultz’s message is clear: the health of the Republican Party—and, by his reckoning, the health of the Republic—depends on grassroots participation. Filling the vacant precinct committeemen seats is not just a party‑building exercise; it is, in his view, a safeguard against being governed by those he calls “inferiors.”

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