The smallest and most important political unit in the Democratic Party is the precinct.  The precinct is comprised of registered voters totaling between 500 - 1500 people.  The precinct is the unit that is organized to support Democratic candidates and get out the vote on election day.

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Precincts are often organized around a central polling place where people cast their ballots.  Due to the population growth in Beaufort County, many precincts share the same polling location.