Join Us

There are many ways and levels of participation from which you may choose.
  • If you wish to support Democrats in the electoral process, register as a Democrat and vote.
  • If you want to become informed about issues Democrats care about, subscribe to The Harney County Democrat blog, follow us on Facebook, or attend our meetings which held on the 2nd Monday of most months. Email us if you would like to be notified of meetings.
  • If you would like to help get out the Democratic vote, sign up to become a Neighborhood Leader.
  • If you want to be a part the Democratic presence in Harney County, consider running for a Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO) Precinct Committee Person (PCP) position. Harney County  Democrat PCPs  are the elected body the Harney County Democratic Central Committee (HCDCC). We provide personal outreach to residents within our precincts , elect HDCC officers, publish a county platform and, from time to time, resolutions about specific events or issues.
  • If you would like to influence how issues important to the residents of the 2nd Congressional District are addressed, considering becoming a delegate to the DPO 2nd Congressional District Committee (CDC). The chair of the 2nd CDC serves as a Presidential Elector during a presidential election year. The HCDCC elects two CDC delegates for the 2nd Congressional District.
  • If you would like participate at the state-level, consider becoming a delegate to the DPO State Central Committee (SCC).  SCC delegates elect DPO officers, approve the DPO budget, pass resolutions, serve on standing committees, and help form the DPO platform. The HCDCC elects two SCC delegates.

Vote

It's no secret. Republicans outnumber Democrats in Harney County. So why does your vote count?
  • It demonstrates that Democrats live in Harney County and should be respected by Republican officeholders as their constituents.
  • Many of the decisions that impact the quality of life in Harney County are made by nonpartisan officeholders, such as county court judge, county commissioners, county treasurer, city mayor and councilors, electrical cooperative board members, circuit court judge, parks and recreation director, county sheriff, and school board members. It is important that these positions are held by people who believe in collaboration and will work  for the benefit of all Harney County residents rather than push a particular political agenda.
  • Radical political agendas push candidates, recall efforts, and ballot initiatives funded by big money, out-of-state donors. Low voter turnout could allow a small, highly-motivated, but unrepresentative, group of Harney County voters to call the shots. Elections have consequences.
  • Free and fair elections are key to our country's democracy.
The  Harney County Clerk & Recorder administers the election process in Harney County and provides information about upcoming elections. To register to vote, change your party affiliation to Democrat, or update your address associated with your voter registration, visit Voting in Oregon.

Be Present

 It's difficult to get a "big picture" view of how things get done in Harney County.   It is, therefore, vital that Harney County residents attend meetings and read minutes to become informed about local issues.

The calendar on our Home Page provides links to information about various meetings. In addition, the following entities publish meeting information: 
Run for office! Serve on a board or committee! All of the above entities are looking for community members who are willing to serve.

Another way that Harney Countians can be present and shape our community discourse is to subscribe to local, regional, and state-wide newspapers so that non-partial and factual journalism--the free press--thrives.

Speak Up

Write letters to the editor.
Share your views at local hearings and board meetings
Politely express your views with family and friends if they are willing to listen and engage.
Submit articles for The Harney County Democrat, our blog.

Donate

 Politics really comes down to communications among people who want to help shape policy and elect the best people to lead them.
  • We mail voting information to Harney County voters.
  • We send an email newsletter to Harney County Democrats.
  • We publish this website.
  • We attend infrequent in-person meetings of 2nd Congressional District Committee and State Central Committee delegates to ensure a rural progressive view contributes the platform of the Democratic Party of Oregon.
  • We would like to have an annual dinner with speakers to build the Harney County Democratic base.
  • We would like to have a presence at Harney County events to distribute policy information and campaign materials.

Harney County Democrats also sponsor an scholarship for a graduating senior who is interested in making progressive changes in the world.

We are grateful for all donations of time and money that help us achieve the above. If you would like to make a financial donation, please contact us to arrange a convenient way for your to do so. Thank you!
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