There is so much at stake this November, but there is also tremendous opportunity. For the first time in years, we have a real chance to elect David Crawley as Governor, flip the State Assembly and Senate, and achieve a Democratic trifecta in Wisconsin. But we need everyone helping to make it happen.

CoCo Dems Chair Jim Haessly details how to pick up your Crowley/Godlewski campaign yard signs along with those of other party-approved candidates in this short YouTube video.

Check out what we’re up to!

• Get Out The Vote this Wednesday

• Open House Saturday, Sept. 12

• Annual Picnic, Saturday, Sept. 19

MUCH MUCH MORE … Read on!

On August 22, 2026 Democratic Mequon, WI residents Martin Huennekens and Nicholas Lemus hosted a fundraising event at their home on Lake Michigan for Gubernatorial candidate David Crowley and CD6 candidate Brad Smith.

Longtime CD4 Representative Gwen Moore offers high praise for both candidates and some insightful history on David Crowley.

Chicago Singer Alexandra Kassouf's beautiful voice entranced the audience. BONUS footage at the end!

Join the Columbia County Dems for cheers, light snacks, and opportunities to make your voice heard. There is something for everyone. We’re meeting on September 9 and October 14 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the CoCo Dems Office, 315 DeWitt Street, in Portage.

Canvassing is the number one way to influence voters. Won’t you help us get our Democratic candidates elected to office?

The Columbia County Democrats are excited to announce that we are launching our canvassing efforts out of our Portage office. With the November election approaching, this is a great opportunity for us to connect with our community and discuss the important issues that matter. We invite everyone to join us as we work together to make our voices heard and create meaningful change in our state. Let's continue to make an impact this election season!

This November, Wisconsin voters will decide whether to amend the Wisconsin Constitution. Constitutional amendments are different from ordinary legislation because they permanently change Wisconsin’s governing document and are significantly more difficult to modify in the future.

This anti-equity amendment would place new constitutional restrictions on how state and local governments may consider race, sex, ethnicity, and other protected characteristics in certain public activities. Pro-democracy groups argue it could limit policies and programs designed to address longstanding disparities.

The Democratic Party of Columbia County is excited to welcome Sam Clark, our new WisDems field organizer who is helping to build volunteer energy across Columbia County and neighboring communities.

Sam comes to this work from Madison, after previously living in New York. He says the decision to get involved came after realizing that a corporate job was not where he wanted to put his energy.

Our Volunteer Spotlight this month is on Mark Stover. He’s a busy guy around the CoCo Dems office and elsewhere. Read all about it!

Tristan Angulo, Deputy Voter Protection Director of WisDems sent us an email containing the following information regarding poll watchers for the crucial November Election.

We are now including the ability to comment on a limited number of blog posts. Available staff volunteers precludes universal comments.

We recently completed the first of three surveys of our members and supporters, and one message came through loud and clear: 95% of respondents are very concerned about the direction of our country.

What’s weighing most heavily on their minds? Three issues rose to the top:

Editor’s Note: Democratic WI CD 6 Candidate Brad Smith, who is running to unseat the Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman, is all over the proposed BECI 765-kV transmission line that will hugely affect our area if approved.

Brad was at the Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) “Open House” in Poynette on Tuesday, Aug. 25. He listened. He crunched the numbers. He lined up what they were saying with what they were showing. The MGS explanation doesn’t add up. Brad explains it here.

Columbia County residents should know about a fast-moving proposal for a massive new 765-kV transmission line that could affect farms, communities, and scenic landscapes. Columbia County Board member Tess Carr explains what is known, why the route matters, and how local voices can weigh in before key public comment deadlines arrive soon. (Photo simulation by Tim Escher.)

We present a three-part video series on volunteerism that features three prominent members of the community: The two Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin Congressional District Six representative position Amanda Bell and Brad Smith, (currently held by Glenn Grothman) and Wisconsin 42nd Assembly Representative Maureen McCarville. All three interviews are posted and available now.

The Democratic Party of Columbia County (CoCo Dems) welcomed the Forward For Wisconsin Tour to its headquarters in Portage on Friday, August 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. The packed house heard from Democratic candidates David Crowley for Governor, Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor, JoCasta Zamarripa for Secretary of State, Yee Leng Xiong for State Treasurer and WI Assembly Representatives Karen DeSanto and Maureen McCarville. Click for the picture gallery.

We present a three-part video series on volunteerism that features three prominent members of the community: The two Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin Congressional District Six representative position Amanda Bell and Brad Smith, (currently held by Glenn Grothman) and Wisconsin 42nd Assembly Representative Maureen McCarville. All three were interviewed on 08-02-26 at the CoCo Dems booth at the Columbia County Fair. First up is Brad Smith. Amanda’s interview will be posted shortly, with Maureen’s to follow.

We present a three-part video series on volunteerism that features three prominent members of the community: The two Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin Congressional District Six representative position Amanda Bell and Brad Smith, (currently held by Glenn Grothman) and Wisconsin 42nd Assembly Representative Maureen McCarville. All three were interviewed on 08-02-26 at the CoCo Dems booth at the Columbia County Fair. First up is Brad Smith. Amanda’s interview will be posted shortly, with Maureen’s to follow. Click the picture to play this video.

Join us for the Columbia County Democrats volunteer recruitment phone bank! We're reaching out to fellow Democrats to inspire them to get involved in direct voter contact. Every call is a step towards mobilizing our community and pushing back against Trump and his allies.

At the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Convention, held this past June 13 through 14 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, delegates were presented with training workshops on a variety of subjects. One which I attended was “Voter Protection 101: Protecting the Vote, Securing the Dream.”

I envisioned a rundown of strategies for dealing with Federal agents at the polls, legal strategies to combat suppression, and other dark and foreboding issues. They did address these issues, but not how I expected.