We Won’t Go Back

Several hundred people marched from Boardman Arts Park to Delaware City Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022, to hold a “We Won’t Go Back” rally after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling ended nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for abortions. Peg Watkins, chair of the Delaware County Democratic Party, said she and others held […]

Weekend of Community

Delaware County Democratic Party promotes positive values in Spring activities across the county DELAWARE, Ohio (April 21, 2022) —  The Delaware County Democratic Party is encouraging residents to take part in events across the county to promote the shared value of community. Coinciding with Earth Day, the party shared a list of events focused on […]

Ohio Voter Protection Training

ODP is offering virtual training on three aspects of voter protection: poll observation, the voter protection hotline, and volunteer recruitment. All of these are important for ensuring free and fair elections. Poll observers must be registered voters in Ohio. After training, they can volunteer anywhere in the state. Sign up here.

Approaching a Deadline, Republicans Decide to Tweak Previously Rejected GA Maps

Approaching a Deadline, Republicans Decide to Tweak Previously Rejected GA Maps Although the Ohio Redistricting Commission hired a pair of independent mapmakers in a fourth attempt to draw General Assembly maps acceptable to the state Supreme Court, Republicans on the commission responded to delays in completing those maps with a proposal to revert to tweaking […]

ODP Re-Launches the Truth Team

ODP Re-launches the Truth Team ODP’s Truth Team has a simple mission: to hold Republicans accountable and push back against GOP scandals, lies, and corruption. Check it out.

MLK Day Virtual Events

MLK Day Virtual Events Ohio Wesleyan University is hosting two all-virtual MLK Day events. The first is a panel discussion about the film “FUNDI: The Story of Ella Baker,” at 4pm on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Registration is required; click here for more information. The second is a virtual MLK celebration on OWU’s Facebook page, […]

Contest Every Race!

The Ohio Democratic Party has contracted with the organization “Contest Every Race” to help identify Democratic candidates for our local races this year. Their first step in this process was to compile lists of all races throughout the state that are on the ballot this fall. County Chairs have had the opportunity to “de target” […]

May 2021 Newsletter: Democracy begins at home and local elections are 🔑

Hello!,   Democracy Begins at Home   As the Delaware County Democratic Party, we aim to: Get Democrats elected to local office Energize our local members Challenge the current single party rule of Delaware County In order to turn Delaware County “blue,” we need to create a foundation to build on. In 2021, every city, […]

Four Area Teens Awarded Delaware County Democratic Party Robert E. Parker Scholarship

The Delaware County Democratic Party is proud to congratulate four local teens for receiving the county party’s Robert E. Parker Scholarship. The party awards these scholarships each year to graduating seniors at area high schools who intend to continue their schooling at the collegiate level. The recipients are: Kylie Hanson, Olentangy Orange High School Mackenzie […]