Time to Reverse Course
Check out this letter from Shari Jacobson in the Standard Journal and The Daily Item, urging Commissioners Boop and Reber to allow political committees to convene monthly in the government building again, as they have for decades.
Shapiro Campaign Stop Draws Strong Crowd in Lewisburg
It was standing room only Saturday, August 22nd, at the Union County Democratic Committee (UCDC) headquarters, where dozens of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder for more than an hour to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro rally local Democrats and kick off the county’s canvassing effort ahead of November’s midterm elections. Read the article here in the Standard-Journal.
Open Primaries
Check out this letter in the Daily Item to see Shari Jacobson’s (UCDC Chair) report on the community discussion regarding open primaries in PA. The event was held at the Union County Library and was attended by 40 residents made up of both Democrats and independent voters.
Lewisburg senior to star in state education video
Check out this article in the Standard Journal to find out more about Lewisburg Area High School senior, Gibson O’Mealy’s work with the PA Department of Education highlighting his experience as a product of rural PA public education. You can also find his “PDE TEDx talks” speech here on our website.
PDEx Talk: Gibson O’Mealy
Gibson O’Mealy, chair of our Youth Advocacy Committee and President of the High School Democrats of Pennsylvania, spoke before the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
PA Dems Party Chair Speaks at UCDC Fall Fundraiser
The UCDC fall fundraiser included a visit from the PA party chair, a candidate for the Superior Court, and more. Read the article from the Standard Journal to get the details on the event and the increased impact of the UCDC.
High School Students Serve with Borough Council
Two Lewisburg High School students were recently appointed to serve as junior council members with the Lewisburg Borough Council. We commend these students for their engagement with their community leadership. The article can be found in the Standard Journal.
Union County Democrats Donate Backpacks & School Supplies
In early August the UCDC donated backpacks and school supplies as part of a backpack event at the West End Library in Laurelton. See the more detailed article at NorthcentralPA.com.
Union County Contesting Every Race
The progress made by Democrats in Union County was recently highlighted in a Politico report on the group Contest Every Race. The article, written by Andrew Howard was published on April 24. Check it out to see what the efforts of UCDC, local Democrats, and groups like Contest Every Race are doing to further the […]
UCDC AWARDED $20,000 GRANT FROM VOTE SAVE AMERICA
The Union County Democratic Committee (UCDC) has been recognized by one of the nation’s leading political action committees for the work they have done mobilizing citizens to run for office, empowering citizens to participate in the democratic process, and serving the community. As one of a handful of Democratic county committees across the country awarded […]