DEMOCRATIC PARTY
OF POLK COUNTY WISCONSIN
“Leadership to the Future”
The Polk County Democratic Party is an inclusive, membership-based organization promoting Democratic and progressive principles. We recruit, support and elect candidates who share those principles. We act as a resource to educate all citizens on the important issues of the day.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WORK OF POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Weekly new from the DPW chair.
"Now, let's get back to work!" Gov. Evers delivered his first State of the State Address this past Tuesday, and it was filled with emotion and promise. He highlighted his goals for our state’s future while telling some of the stories he and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes...
read moreNew officers for 2019.
At our January meeting we elected officers for the new year. Kim Butler, chair; Margaret Engebretson, vice-chair; Pam Girtz, secretary; Carolyn Saunders, membership secretary; Kathryn Kienholz, treasurer. Please welcome them! They have all stepped up to donate their...
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Weekly news from the DPW chair.
Wisconsin begins a new chapter. What a great day for Wisconsin. No amount of rain or clouds could dampen our spirits as Wisconsin inaugurated five constitutional officers -- all Democrats, all determined to do right by the people of Wisconsin. Our new leaders each...
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Stay tuned for time and further details. Remember, “budgeting is governing.”
Come share a meal with like-minded folks at 5:30. Regular meeting at 6:30. We will have our information session on how (our) county government works that was postponed from our February meeting.
Spring election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The two candidates are Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer. Conservatives, who back Hagedorn, hold a 4-3 majority on the court heading into the election. Like Shirley Abrahamson, who is retiring and leaving this seat open, Neubauer has been supported by liberals.
Spring election are also for city, village, town, and school board positions. Go to myvote.wi.gov to find out who is on your ballot.
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You probably think of him as the young guy with the hard to pronounce name. Here’s a chance to hear what this candidate thinks.
A Long Talk With Pete Buttigieg
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The Democratic 2020 hopeful on college contemporary Mark Zuckerberg, how sewers are like national security, and Ulysses.Thank you Senator Baldwin
baldwin.senate.gov
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin😀
Center for American Women and Politics
On Marie Claire see interviews with five of the six women running for president in 2020:Find Your Elected Officials
Click the “Start” button to visit the League of Women Voter’s “Find Your Elected Officials” webpage.