4. The 70-Volunteer Structure — A Proven Model for Teams That Want to Win
RandellHynes July 20, 2026
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4. The 70-Volunteer Structure — A Proven Model for Teams That Want to Win
If you are building a District team and want a concrete structure that has been shown to work, this section gives you one. You are free to use it, modify it, or invent something entirely different. But if you want a starting point, here it is.
Why 70?
Every District team that aims to win builds an organization of roughly 70 volunteers. This is not arbitrary. It is calculated:
- One volunteer per precinct in the average congressional district (approximately 70 precincts per district)
- A manageable span of control (7 teams of 10 volunteers each)
- Enough coverage to knock every door, staff every polling place, and turn out every vote
The Seven Teams
| Team | Responsibility | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | Recruitment | 10 volunteers |
| Team 2 | Canvassing | 10 volunteers |
| Team 3 | Phone/Text Banking | 10 volunteers |
| Team 4 | Data & Technology | 10 volunteers |
| Team 5 | Events & Town Halls | 10 volunteers |
| Team 6 | Media & Social Media | 10 volunteers |
| Team 7 | Get Out The Vote (GOTV) | 10 volunteers |
Team Coordinator Selection
From each team of 10, the members choose one Team Coordinator. Your 7 Team Coordinators form your core leadership group. Meet with them weekly. Remember: these are coordinators, not commanders. They keep the work organized. The team members — including every volunteer in this manual — are the ones who do the winning.
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