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Saving Local School Boards…Introducing the Michigan Majority PAC
There was a time when school board contests were often overlooked on the ballot. Those times are gone, as school boards, like everything else, have become highly politicized. The right-wing Return to Learn group, active in our county, says, “Beware of the school board...
All-County Precinct Delegate Gathering – East Side Represent!
The first East Side All-County Precinct Delegate Gathering on Sunday was, as advertised “Ypsi style.” Think of the kind of place where you might enjoy ending the work week with a beer, whatever is cooking on the outdoor grill, great music, and a bunch of friends. ...
Write Letters and Postcards to Voters with A2D2 Swing Left!
Wednesday, September 21, from 4–7 p.m. Work with Vote Forward to write to infrequent voters and tell them why you are a voter. Receipt of a personally addressed letter with a clear message is shown to increase voter turnout. Or write postcards to Michigan Dems in...
Come to the Table – All-County Precinct Delegate Gathering!
WCDP is welcoming some 70 new precinct delegates to our group! We are excited to see new delegates from all around the county, with new representation on both the East Side and the West. Our new East Side Squad is hosting this all-county gathering where you will get...
WCDP Presents Generation Z – October 1
October 1 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm The Washtenaw County Democratic Party will host a series of events to give the voices of our youth a place to be heard. The series, titled “WCDP Presents Generation Z,” will begin on October 1 with a panel of young activists discussing...
WCDP 2022 Endorsement Meeting
The WCDP held an Endorsement Meeting on Monday, August 15th at 6:00 p.m. This is when we choose the candidates to endorse for the November 2022 General Election, In order to participate, you must have been a member of the Michigan Democratic Party for at least 30 days...
[VIDEO UP] Ann Arbor School Board Candidates Forum with Alex Wood and Barry Schumer
Video now up on our Youtube channel. The Washtenaw County Democrats and Ann Arbor Democratic Party hosted a panel for two candidates for the four Ann Arbor School Board Trustee vacancies who were unable to attend the WCDP and A2Dems candidates panel on Saturday,...
[VIDEO UP] Chelsea, Lincoln, and Saline School Board Candidates Forum
The Washtenaw County Democrats and Ann Arbor Democratic Party hosted a forum for candidates for the Chelsea, Lincoln, and Saline school boards on Monday, August 8, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm via Zoom. School board members have a say in virtually every aspect of school...
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