Candidate Training
We texted 45 individuals that expressed interest through the Ohio Democratic Party in running for office this year and had an introductory interview with 14 potential candidates on March 7. We are following up with everyone who expressed interest in running to give them more information. Anyone interested should contact Joyce Bourgault by phone or […]
Rigged: the Voter Suppression Playbook
On Monday evening, March 20, a group of 60 gathered at the Strand in Delaware to watch the movie, RIGGED: the Voter Suppression Playbook. After the documentary, we heard from Dr. Brianna Mack, a Gov’t and Pol Sci faculty member at OWU, and legal counsel Sarah Cherry of the Ohio House of Representatives Democratic Caucus. […]
Ohio Democratic Party Updates
Joydeep Gupta, our First Vice-Chair and ODP Executive Committee member is selected to serve on ODP’s recently formed 2024 Delegate selection and Affirmative Action, Equity and Inclusion Committee. One of the key objectives of this committee is to ensure ODP sends as many delegates from Ohio, as possible (up to the maximum number approved by […]
Reproductive Rights State Amendment
Any minute now, we expect to get a supply of petitions to get the Reproductive Rights state amendment on the ballot for November. We will use our RAPID system to distribute and collect these petitions. Volunteers can get training online.Contact Holly Hanson for more information. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Back
Community Outreach
Starting April 7, we will have our party tent at Delaware First Fridays – a great opportunity to let people know that there are Democrats in Delaware County and what we stand for, who our candidates are. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print Email Back
“Friend” Raising Efforts
Many thanks to everyone who has donated to the Delaware County Democratic Party this year. Your DCDP has received $ 5,800 in donations in 2023. This is up from $3,808 for the same period last year. You and other dedicated donors have increased your recurring donations by $380 in 2023, to bring our monthly […]
Young Dems
Joe Bjorkman is an OSU student who is working to invigorate all kinds of young Dems. Ann Wennberg is also helping to reach out in support of College Dems at Ohio Wesleyan Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print Email Back
Executive Central Committee Meeting, February 23, 2023
The Delaware County Democratic Party met at 7:00 p.m. on February 23, 2023 at Delaware Township Hall. Present in the meeting were 47 individuals, 32 of whom were members of the Executive Committee, constituting a quorum. Chair Watkins called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. After a quorum was established, Chris Muirfield led the […]
Rigged Movie Screening
DCDP hosted a private screening of Rigged: the Voter Suppression Playbook at the Strand Theatre in Delaware on Monday evening, March 20. A crowd of about 60 people watched the film, enjoyed refreshments, and learned about Ohio’s new voting laws, including a photo id requirement that takes effect in April. An estimated 90% of registered […]
Larry Householder Convicted
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement in response to the verdict in the FirstEnergy bribery scandal. “For too long, Republican politicians and their wealthy, well-connected friends have gotten away with screwing over working Ohioans and then making those same working Ohioans foot the bill for GOP misdeeds. Today, Ohioans on the jury […]