Fast-growing Delaware County sees biggest election-turnout jump in Ohio
The Columbus Dispatch published a story about the incredible turnout in Delaware County in the 2020 General Election. 83.76% of registered voters in Delaware County voted! While Democrats may not have had the wins we wanted, our chair, Peg Watkins, told the Dispatch this is great new for our area. “There are many more Democrats […]
Biden’s gains in suburban Columbus reveal his national path to victory
The chair of the Delaware County Democratic Party was interviewed by WCMH in Columbus about the gains in suburban areas that helped Joe Biden win the presidency. In Delaware, Biden turned Clinton’s 16-percentage-point deficit into a loss of less than seven points. The president-elect’s 45.92% of the vote was the best performance by a Democrat […]
Volunteers needed during early voting at the Board of Elections
The Delaware County Democratic Party is in need of volunteers to be at the Delaware County Board of Elections to hand out the sample ballots. We have a schedule of 2-3 hour shifts. This role is so important because, as we mentioned, judicial candidates do not have party affiliation with their names! Volunteers may pick […]
Delaware County Democratic Party Endorses 2020 Candidates
DELAWARE, Ohio (Sept. 18, 2020) — The Delaware County Democratic Party has announced its list of endorsements for the 2020 General Election: Joe Biden for President Sen. Kamala Harris for Vice President Alaina Shearer for Congressional District 12 Jennifer Brunner for Ohio Supreme Court John P. O’Donnell for Ohio Supreme Court Antoinette Miranda for Ohio […]
Poll workers needed for Nov. 3 election
The following column was printed in the Delaware Gazette on Aug. 26, 2020. Contributing columnists: Peg Watkins, chair, Delaware County Democratic Party & Steve Cuckler, chair, Delaware County Republican Party The majority of the bipartisan poll workers in Ohio and across the country are 60 or older. However, with concerns over COVID-19 and the older […]
Letter to the Editor: Additional dropboxes needed for voters
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Help Wanted: We need YOU to work the polls on Nov. 3
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The majority of the bipartisan poll workers in Ohio and across the country are 60 or older. However, with concerns over COVID-19 and the older population being more at risk, young people are needed to fill these roles. The Delaware […]
Navigating Ohio’s complicated redistricting process
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] ‘Whether we care about providing access to affordable health care, reducing the gun violence that plagues our schools and communities, protecting voting rights, achieving equal pay, or solving the urgent threat of climate change, there is a fundamental structural barrier […]
Democrats Got Talent • August 25, 2020
Get a virtual front row seat for the Delaware County Democratic Party’s first virtual fundraiser, Democrats Got Talent. The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 25. Participants will enjoy an hour of entertainment from local up and comers like John Russell and Dave Martin, as well as nationally-known Democratic icons. More fun […]
County Democrats declare racism a public health crisis
The Delaware Gazette interviewed our chair, Peg Watkins, and member, Andre Washington, co-chair of the ad hoc committee tasked to draft our resolution to declare racism a public health crisis, for the article, “County Democrats declare racism a public health crisis.”