The Executive Committee has been diligently working to update the party Constitution and has arrived at a proposed revision posted here (and elsewhere on the website). The first reading and discussion of the changes will take place on at the May 9, 2026 2026 membership meeting. Please do your best to review ahead of time so that the discussion can be as productive as possible.

Our volunteer spotlight for May falls on Bill Lubing. Busy with the CoCo Dems Update blog and other activities, you’ll usually see him with a camera in one hand and one of Mary Ellen’s brownies in the other.

Come join us to Get Out the vote for Chris Taylor this Spring. We’ll be out this Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. Find out how and why it’s so important inside.

The Democratic National Committee recently appointed Morgan Hine as National Training Director. Hine, a veteran organizer from Idaho, now leads a newly independent department focused on professionalizing the Democratic talent pipeline. Through intensive bootcamps and localized support, the program aims to equip the next generation of staffers and candidates with the high-level technical skills and leadership training necessary to win across the 2026 election cycle.

Canvassing is the most effective way to win elections. CoCo Dems is canvassing this coming Saturday, April 4. Read about why you might consider joining us.

Here is a list of candidates in contested Columbia County Board of Supervisor races. We also have a simple sidebar explaining why this is an important position that affects the wellbeing of citizens of Columbia County.

The No Kings Caravan of March 28, 2026 is certainly one for the history books. From Lodi to Montello, and concluding in Portage, area citizens showed their true patriotism and love of country. And CoCo Dems volunteer RDell Johnson was there to capture it all. We thank him for all of the wonderful photos and for sharing them with us.

CoCo Dems Chair Jim Haessly presents a long list of opportunities to get involved with the organization in this quick read.

Above photo and associated video © 2026 Heather Cox Richardson. All Rights Reserved.

A Senate battle over the SAVE America Act raises urgent questions about voting rights and democratic norms. Historian Heather Cox Richardson and Senator Alex Padilla explain what’s at stake—and how it’s being fought.