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.

“The war on democracy is escalating,”

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Unfortunately, that war is being waged from within, by conservatives in the Republican Party.  Throughout the nation, they’ve opened the door to Jim Crow while slamming it shut on heroes like John Lewis.  Even in our home state, the Republican-led Senate fights our own voters, introducing legislation designed to prevent Michigan’s citizens from exercising their hard-fought right to vote.  They even want to restrict your freedom to vote by absentee ballot.

The long, dangerous lines at the polls in the Wisconsin Primary once again show that Republicans will stop at nothing to diminish voter turnout.  We must fight back. Please, sign up to Vote from Home (Absentee). And Take the Pledge.

We need your support in order to end the Trump nightmare, re-elect U.S. Senator Gary Peters, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and other great Democratic leaders.  Don’t let the coronavirus, bad weather, work, child care or voter suppression prevent you from voting. A new Michigan law gives every voter the right to cast an absentee ballot. The uncertainty of the pandemic makes it all the more crucial that you/we do so!!!

If you are an Ingham County voter, you can set the process in motion RIGHT NOW.  Click on the link below for the jurisdiction that you are register to vote. (Opens a new window on your computer)

Delhi Township (Holt)  - Clerk Evan Hope

East Lansing City - Jennifer Shuster

Lansing City- Clerk Chris Swope

Lansing Township

Mason City

Anywhere else in Ingham County or are unsure of your jurisdiction - County Clerk Barb Byrum

Take a few minutes and fill out the form now. And Take the Pledge by clicking the YES BOX below. It allows us to focus on registering other Democratic supporters and getting  them to vote.  If you want to vote in your precinct or are unsure of your plan to vote, it is OK.  It is more important that you vote than how.  

If you are not registered to vote in Michigan at your current address, you can register to vote online NOW by clicking this link - www.michigan.gov/vote

If you have more questions, please contact your City or Township Clerk's Office which you can find at this link here or our County Clerk Barb Byrum at [email protected] or call (517) 676-7201.

Finally, Please share the pledge with others.