Multnomah County is the bluest county in Oregon, and the Democratic Party of Multnomah County is where it all begins. As Democrats, we are dedicated to making people's lives better. Our vision is to restore an effective and efficient government that will respect your rights, count your votes, rebuild the economy, and restore accountability. We are active locally in numerous projects and issues on a wide variety of interests. So browse this site, get involved, and help us restore Oregon and America.

Oct 14 - Last day to register
Oct 20 - Oregon ballots mailed
Nov 4 - Election Day

Become a Pillar of the Party!

What's the simplest, least painful & most useful way for you to contribute to the Multnomah County Democrats?

Become a "Pillar of the Party".

What's a Pillar? Technically, anyone who donates $10 per month to the Party. More importantly, Pillars are exactly what name implies: those upon whom the Party is built.

Help us promote the values and goals of your Democratic party by becoming a Pillar. Donate $10, $15 or more each month. Just click this link, and become one of those who make the Party what it is.

If you want to give a one-time donation, just click here. Any contribution is appreciated.

 

ELECTIONS 2008

2008: The year we elect Barack Obama President, Jeff Merkley U.S. Senator, and take our country back! But it won't happen on its own: Every vote has to be earned, so here's what you can do to be part of this historic year's victories:

Volunteer: Every candidate has a website, and we've listed them so you can find your local Oregon House or Senate candidate and support them.

Donate: Yup, once again, it's about the money. Every campaign needs it. Even if you have just $25 to give to your local candidate, it's appreciated and it adds up.

Ballot Measures: There's a ton of them bad boys on the ballot this year, and most of them stink, the product of Mannix, Sizemore and their cronies. Defend Oregon is taking the lead on these battles; give them all the help you can.

Support Barack Obama and end 8 years of Republican abuse of power.

Replace Gordo with Jeff Merkley, a true representative for Oregon.

Support Multnomah County Democratic candidates

It's a big list, but we need a big list for this many great candidates. Get over there & find out what you can do.

Election Information

How do I register to vote?
How can I check if I am registered?
I think my ballot is lost.
What if I screwed up my ballot?

Contact the Multnomah County Elections Office.
They'll have all the answers, and they'll be glad to help you fix any problem.

OBAMA FOR AMERICA PRESENTS "KEATING ECONOMICS"

The Keating Five scandal is John McCain's biggest (public) shame as a member of the Senate, but that was 20 years ago and few today recall he got off with the lightest possible penalty for his involvement in that scandal. As Joshua Micah Marshall writes at TPM, "...why haven't the Democrats been bringing up McCain's history as a member of the Keating Five?"

The Obama campaign has finally decided to use the scandal — at the same time the McCain campaign will be trying to make an issue out of Tony Rezko and William Ayers. They have a new website up, "Keating Economics: John McCain and the Making of a Financial Crisis", and they make the case that the attitudes about regulation and banks that almost cost McCain his political career twenty years ago are the same attitudes that fed the current crisis.

The video will be released at 9am, Monday, October 6th. This will remind those who should remember and instruct those who are too young (or who weren't paying attention at the time) of yet another reason John McCain has no business being President.

Help defeat the ballot measures.

The Multnomah County Dems came out against a number of ballot measures (most of them, in fact) and for a few. Now we need to step up and make sure these vital electoral battles are won.

Find out how you can help at DefendOregon.

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October 2008 Newsletter

Not surprisingly, with the election now a bare month away, the October Newsletter has a bit more than the usual commentary. A lot of people have a lot to say, but not all of it is worth listening to. Or reading.

This is.

  • Mult Dems Chair KC Hanson on race and how the most important thing we can do to confront this issue is talk to one another, openly and honestly
  • Sue Hagmeier, Mult Dems Communications Director, discusses how the contemporary economic & financial system is not much different than a trip to the casino — and we've put it all on throw for democracy
  • "The only way to win — Get up, get out get going!"
  • And for your voting convenience, the recommendations of the MCDCC on ballot measures and county offices.

As always, a big thanks to Mark "Inky" Schwebke for putting this puppy together.

It's all for you, and it's all free! Online! Truly something to get together with 84,000 of your closest friends and cheer about!