MASS DEMS CONVENTION – WORCESTER

Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 10 AM
Worcester DCU Center: 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

First of all, the convention has been moved from Lowell to Worcester. Delegates, alternates, and party officials from across the Commonwealth will convene at the 2017 Convention to adopt a new Party platform.  Caucuses have been hosted by local Democratic Town Committees and Democratic Ward Committees throughout the state – bringing together local registered Democrats to elect delegates and alternates. Each caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats residing in that particular town or ward. Delegates are divided equally between men and women, and all ballots will be written and secret. Many of the caucuses have already taken place, but a list of upcoming caucuses can be found here: Caucuses

DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM HEARING

Saturday, April 1, 10 am-12 noon
William E. Norris School, 34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd. Southampton 

Massachusetts Democratic Party Platform hearings offer Democrats the opportunity to modify language or add to the current State Platform. This Hearing is sponsored by the City and Town Democratic Committees in the MA Second Hampden-Hampshire District. Please RSVP to hosts Janet Cain at southamptonmadems@gmail.com or Kathryn Martin at KWM@westfieldmassdems.org. Read the Platform

Progressive Politics in the Era of Trump:

A Dialogue with Congressman Jim McGovern and DNC Deputy Chair Congressman Keith Ellison

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 6:30-8:30 PM AT BOWKER AUDITORIUM, UMASS AMHERST

Progressive Democrats of America alongside UMass Progressives and UMass Democrats present: Progressive Politics in the Era of Trump: A Dialogue with Congressman Jim McGovern and DNC Deputy Chair Congressman Keith Ellison.

The event will be an evening discussion with the new DNC Deputy Chair, Congressman Keith Ellison and Congressional Progressive Caucus member, Congressman Jim McGovern on progressive politics and what can and needs to be done in this uncertain era of the Trump Administration.

It is important for Progressives to defend our country from the Trump agenda, while putting forward a positive Progressive program. It promises to be an energized and informative evening, and we sincerely hope you can make it. Audience members will have chance to ask questions. Make your voice heard!

Location: Bowker Auditorium, UMass Amherst. The Doors will open at 5:30 and will be first come first served for seating and admittance.

BELCHERTOWN DEMOCRATS ELECT DELEGATES

Belchertown Democrats held a caucus Saturday, March 4 to elect delegates to this June’s Democratic State Convention. An unusually large turnout attended the meeting.

Belchertown Democratic Chair Ken Elstein was delighted with the turnout. He said in a statement, “With the new Administration’s meltdown in Washington, Belchertown Democrats are engaged to bring back sensible government. Republicans finally have full control, but after eight years of obstruction, they do not know how to govern.” He continued,  “Democrats throughout the country know we need to bring accountability and respect back to government at every level, including here in Belchertown.”

Town voters have supported Democratic candidates in almost every national and statewide race for the past two decades. “However,” Elstein added, “this is not reflected in Town government.”

The Massachusetts Democratic Convention will be issue-oriented, and write a platform for state government. Democrats want health insurance for those with pre-existing conditions. Democrats want children under 26 to be able to remain on their parents’ plan. Issues like these are critical to voters, and also critical to the future of our local economy.

The Caucus elected these Belchertown residents to the delegation:

Christine Babineau, Beth Butin, Victoria Connor, Evan Dell’Olio, Jim Gambaro, Karen Hoffman, T. J. Howell, Dick Knapp, Mike Potishnak, Randi Shenkman, and Jim Walker.

For more information, please contact Ken Elstein at Elstein@charter.net.

Jay Gonzalez - Democratic Candidate for Governor

Attorney Jay Gonzalez, the first Democrat to enter the 2018 race for the governorship, will speak in South Hadley on Friday March 24th to introduce himself, discuss his position on issues, and answer questions for the voting public. The event will be held at the South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street), beginning at 6:30p.m. This program is free and open to the public. It is hosted by the South Hadley Democratic Town Committee in conjunction with the Quabbin Area Democrats. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Until recently, Mr Gonzalez served as CEO of the health insure CeltiCare and previously was the Massachusetts Secretary for Administration and Finance under Governor Deval Patrick. According to his website, Mr. Gonzalez " believes he has a vision for Massachusetts that Gov. Charlie Baker has not offered to voters"