Be Part of History — Volunteer as a Neighborhood Leader for Multnomah County Democrats

Be a Part of HIstory

This fall, the winning candidates will be those with “the best ground game,” those who reach the most people, in-person, face-to-face, peer-to-peer, neighbor-to-neighbor — one meeting and handshake at a time — in order to ensure voter turnout. That’s why serving as a Neighborhood Leader for your district is the single most important thing you can do to help Democrats not only retain the White House and Senate, but also return the House to Democratic leadership, and maintain the strength of the Democratic Party in Oregon.

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What happened in Chicago…

DPO at DNC Convention

Last week, in an exciting celebratory Roll Call, the delegates from each state & US territory cast their votes declaring Vice President Kamala Harris the official Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. On Wednesday night, Governor Walz humbly accepted the nomination in an emotional, family-focused message. And on Thursday night, the ticket was united on stage, as VP Harris gave her powerful acceptance speech. Enjoy this look back at the spectacular, joy-filled event.

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Let’s Go Neighborhood Leaders!

Banner ad for neighborhood leader signup, white text with blue and green colors and stars in background

The May 21 primary ballot includes some really important votes: US Congress in both the 3rd and 5th districts, Oregon state races including Secretary of State, as well as every County Commission District. It’s spring! The weather is warming up a (little) bit, And we’re getting outside talking voting with our neighbors. Starting now- Before the Voter Registration…

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Honoring Black History Month 2024

Obama Inauguration

Rosa Colquitt, PhD, State Party Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon, reflects on Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration in 2009, and the continual fight by many Black Americans in 2024, to protect the precious right to vote. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Let’s vote! Special District Election on May 16

School Board jobs

Democrats in Multnomah County must vote in the May 16, 2023 special district election, particularly in in races where the extreme right (aka MAGA Republicans) is trying to infiltrate, especially with east county school board and MESD contests.

Dannelle D. Stevens explores the some stats about local voting in off-season elections. ow voter turnout means that even small efforts can make a big difference in the outcomes! It also means these districts are very vulnerable to being taken over by negative forces as we have seen in school districts across the US.

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Opinion: Defend Democracy Against Fascism in Tennessee

Tennesee statehoues chamber

Michael Burleson, Chair of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County, applauds the moral courage of Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson in standing up for the safety of Tennessee children. I condemn the expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the Tennessee legislature.

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MultDems Announce Treasurer Special Election

The MultDems will have a special election for the Treasurer Officer position during our central committee meeting on April 13, 2023. Interested? Know someone who might be great in this role? If so, please email chair@multdems.org with your nomination by April 6, 2023.   Our Treasurer is responsible for the following: 1. Be custodian of all Party funds;2.…

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