Thank you for your interest in joining the Ingham County Democratic Party and coming to a meeting.  There are several ways to get involved with the Democratic Party depending on your interest.

To be a voting member of the Expanded Executive Committee, you need to attend two meetings in a three month period  AND be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party 

To volunteer for Ingham Democratic Party activity, you can sign up for different activities during the year whether phone bank, door to door canvassing, or data entry, there is volunteer work year round to prepare us to elect Governor Whitmer and the Democratic slate.   If you have not done so, please visit the web page at www.inghamcountydemocraticparty.net/volunteer-1 to sign up 

Donating to the Ingham Co Democratic Party is excellent way to engage in the party.  Whether reoccurring donation or one time donation, the money received goes to the cost of printing, mailing, or supplies that help us engage our communities in Ingham County and support our candidates whether local, county-wide, congressional or statewide win the support of voters in Ingham County. 

Please visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ingham-county-democratic-party-pac-1 to donate.

Thank you for considering or signing up to be a neighborhood leader for the Democrats as a Precinct Delegate or Precinct Captain. 

As a Precinct Delegate, you are able to vote at any County Meeting, County Convention, and State Convention as long as you are a MDP Member.   You do not have to worry about deadlines like other MDP members.

To be a Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Member, go to https://michigandems.com/join/

More Importantly, You can be a neighborhood leader:

• Committed to be informed about voting options and sharing that information.   See Voter Rights Training by clicking here 
  
  
• Informed  on resources to find out about candidates and share that information, such as the League of Women Voters website vote411.org
  
  
• Eyes and ears of your community needs and concerns to share with elected officials
  
  
• Host simple meet & greets with Candidates or Elected Officials  with your Democratic or all neighbors
• Connect with your nearby delegates and Democrats to work together 

A Precinct Captain has the same influence as Precinct Delegate but is not elected or appointed, so they do not have  the same voting rights at Party meetings.

The Ingham Democrats have contracted with Wave Michigan as a web tool to help you easily access a list of Democrats in your neighborhood. Below is short video on how it works and how to sign up. 

We are asking all Delegates/Captains to reach out to at least 50 Democratic neighbors and make sure they are aware of the recently changes in Election law, especially the Permanent Ballot List, which will help a voter never miss an election again.   Research shows that talking with a neighbor who connects with you is the most effective way to get them to vote. 

To learn more about new voting rights, please click here. 

To learn more about Wave Michigan, here are some resources

• How to sign up, set profile and see voters via Wave Michigan - (5 Minute Video) 
• To request Wave Michigan access, click here
• Wave Michigan Training Guide on how to Navigate, Text and add comments (PDF)

District Boundaries for 2022-2030

Ingham County Commission Districts Effective for 2022 Elections

New Congressional, State Senate and State Representative Districts

If you are currently a delegate or will be after the upcoming August primary, you do not need to fill out the form below unless you need to update your contact information.

If you want to become a precinct delegate or candidate, please complete the form below and someone will be in touch with you soon to see if you are interested in using the Wave Michigan Tool or the paper process to contact neighbors.

Feel free to come back to this website for more resources. 

Please select from the list below, and someone will be in touch.  Committee meetings will be posted at inghamcountydemocraticparty.net once we get set for the 2023-2024 election cycle. 

For committees with a **, the Chair shall make the appointment and submit appointments to the Expanded Executive Committee for approval per the Bylaws. 

Communications

Create a coordinated communication strategy. Create and oversee any content for our websites, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, letters to the editor, emails, etc. to amplify the events and opportunities of ICDP, partners, and the excellent work that our Democratic leaders are doing.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Outreach & Coalition Building

Working with key partners in labor, environment, pro-choice, voter rights, LBGTQ+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other underrepresented communities to focus on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Democratic Party and in our Community, County, State and Country.

Elections Committee**

Recruit candidates for local offices, including school boards and other positions while providing training on the endorsement process and database training. The  committee also oversees our endorsement process. School boards and local races have become more important as the fight for human rights and dignity is moving to schools and local government.

Finance**

Create an annual budget and oversee an annual audit. We are looking for people with an interest in learning or already experienced in campaign finance or non-profit governance. 

Fundraising and Special Events

 Plan fundraisers and other events throughout the year. Shall work with other committees to assist with key objectives or support key partner events.

Judicial Qualifications**

Makes recommendations on judicial candidates and judicial appointments based on the ICDP bylaws. A  majority of the Committee shall be attorneys. 

Membership

We have a lot of critical data entry needs that will help make our Party be more effective in helping candidates. With your help, we will have more accurate volunteer lists and fundraising lists so that we can get more people involved in the activities they want to do. All because of you.

Organization and Development

Hold or assist with voter registration drives throughout the year.  Act as liaison to MSU, LCC, youth organizations, and high schools to organize young Democrats or progressives. 

Recruit precinct delegates and captains across the county; host training for these individuals so that they are informed community leaders who are encouraged to facilitate opportunities for our elected leaders and candidates to connect with their neighborhood/community.

Resolutions and Bylaws

Responsible for considering any resolutions or amendments to the bylaws and reporting to the Expanded County Committee. Resolutions are an important way to share ICDP values by bringing an issue to our membership. Some of the current bylaws are antiquated and need to be reviewed for updates.

Welcome Committee
Every week, we have new people who may wish to become involved whether in-person or attend an event. It can be overwhelming with different rules, bylaws and activities.

We need friendly people who are willing to follow up with new people either by phone calls or emails and be a point person to support them in becoming involved.

You can help get the word out in your neighborhood to inform Democrats about voting options and our great democratic slate especially judges and other races that they don't see in the headlines.  

This is what we are asking you to do two  things to help mobilize the Democratic vote:

1) Find up to 2 people in your neighborhood to help you.  We will provide you a list of Democrats in your precinct to see who you already know or maybe want to contact.

2) Canvass (Door Knocking) to identified Democratic homes twice this year before the November Election. We will train you, and give you material. 

If you want more information or have any questions, please contact Brian Jackson ICDP Organizing Chairperson either by email or calling 517-214-7513.

Thank you for your interest in the Ingham Co. Democratic Party! 

Please provide the best and appropriate phone number for political calls from the Ingham County Dems and the address that you are register to vote.

By joining the Ingham County Democratic Party, we know that you are ready to help us fight for our rights and protect our community.  

Per the bylaws, a voting member of the Expanded Executive Committee, you must attend two out of three meetings AND a member of the Michigan Democratic Party.   

To join the Michigan Democratic Party, please visit https://michigandems.com/join/

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Brian P Jackson

Ingham County Democratic Party, Secretary
517-214-7513

Information for the next Expanded County Committee Meeting

Jan 15 Expanded County Committee Agenda

Resources

Rules for Voting and Elections in the Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan House of Representatives Democratic Policy Wins

Resolution to renounce the candidacy of Meridian Twp Candidate Roger Taylor

Important Dates for 2024

2024 Approved Minutes

County Committee Minutes - Officers Elections

ICDP Expanded County Committee January 10 Minutes

ICDP Expanded County Committee February 21 Minutes

Minutes ICDP Expanded County Committee Meeting March 20

Minutes ICDP Expanded County Committee Meeting April 17 

ICDP Expanded County Committee Minutes May 15, 2024

ICDP Expanded County Committee Agenda June 18, 2024

Minutes ICDP Expanded County Committee - July 17, 2024

New Members Form -
Please click the link above for any first time attendee who is interested in becoming a member or be on the email list. 

Must attend 2 meetings in a 3 month period and be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party in order to be a voting member of the Expanded Executive Committee

New Districts for 2022-2030

Ingham County Commission Districts Effective for 2022 Elections

New Congressional, State Senate and State Representative Districts

Bylaws

Ingham County Democratic Party Bylaws - Updated 2019

Land Acknowledgment of the Indigenous Tribes of Michigan

Land Acknowledgment Statement -

Land Acknowledgement Resource Document

Past Agendas & Minutes

For older minutes please contact [email protected]

Resolutions Approved

Ceasefire Resolution as Reported from Resolutions Committee- Approved February 21

Resolution in support of the Safe Patient Care Act

Resolution in Support of the United Auto Workers - Approved September 13, 2023

Resolution to Ban the Use of Conversion Therapy on Minors - Approved January 24, 2023

Opposition to Senate Bill 466 (Ban Local Gov’t from Regulating Short Term Rentals) - Short Term Rental Resolution

CATA and Amalgamated Transportation Union Local 1039 (ATU 1039) Support of Collective Bargain Process

Council Member Betz Resolution - approved Feb. 17, 2020

Summer 2021 Pilot Internship Job Description

Resolution on the Big Lie and Voter Suppression Legislation

Mi Republican Attack on Democracy - Senate Bill Summary

Resolution - Condemn Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Resolutions - ICDP Supports the UAW Autoworkers

Precinct Maps

ICDP Meeting Minutes 2020 

Link to access all of the draft minutes for County Convention and Executive Board Meetings in 2020, except the County Convention Minutes for Feb 2020.

Scheduled to be approved at Wednesday, Jan 20

Any questions or edits, please contact Brian Jackson, ICDP Secretary 517-214-7513 or by email

Thank you for your interest in the Ingham Co. Democratic Party.  Please provide the best and appropriate phone number for political calls from the Ingham County Dems.

We may need to call or text you about upcoming events, when some one big rolls into town at the last minute or volunteer opportunities.  Since the call will be political, please do not provide any government phone numbers.

By updating your information with us, we know that you are ready to help us fight for our rights and protect our community.  You taking a moment to update your records saves precious volunteer time by saving data entry and calling old phone numbers.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Brian P Jackson

We can't not get the Democratic Message out without volunteers.  Here are events that need your assistance. Please sign up. 

If something comes up and you are unable to attend, we understand. However, please notify the point person so that we can plan accordingly.

Thank you for your interest in the Ingham County Democratic Party. We need your help in order to elect Democrats in Michigan.  Please select from the list below, and someone will be in touch within a few days.