Who We Are

The Portage County Democratic Party is committed to electing Democrats at every level – from your local school board to the Oval Office. We’re mobilizing voters across the County and building on historic momentum. Together, we will build a better Portage County.

Our Officers

Christopher Clevenger
Chairman

Carmen Laudato-Ferrell
First Vice Chair

Logan Harrah
Second Vice Chair

Audrey Cielinski Kessler
Secretary

Jim Tighe
Treasurer

Terrie Nielsen
Parliamentarian

Our Elected Democrats

  • Emilia Sykes

    U.S. House

  • Jennifer Brunner

    Justice, Ohio Supreme Court

  • Laurie Pittman

    Judge, Common Pleas Court

  • Paula Giulitto

    Judge, Common Pleas Court

  • Patricia Smith

    Judge, Common Pleas Court

  • Melissa Roubic

    Judge, Municipal Court

  • Kevin Poland

    Judge, Municipal Court

  • Jill Fankhauser

    Clerk of Courts

  • Dr. Dean DePerro

    County Coroner

  • Larry Jenkins

    County Engineer

Portage County Democratic Central Committee

The Portage County Democratic Central Committee (PCDCC) is comprised of elected and appointed representatives known as Precinct Committeepersons (PCs) from each of the 129 precincts in Portage County. As an elected official, the Committeeperson is the voice of the people in their precinct and a communication link between elected officials, the Democratic Party, and the citizens of Portage County.

To be eligible to serve as a member of the Portage County Democratic Party Central Committee, you must: (1) Be a registered voter who lives in the precinct; (2) Have voted in a Democratic Primary in one of the prior two years; (3) Cannot have voted in any other Party’s Primary in the prior two years; and (4) be elected within you precinct or appointed by the Portage Dems.

The role of the PC is to encourage community involvement at a grassroots level by providing information and an opportunity to participate in the political process.

Basic functions and responsibilities of every Central Committeeperson: (1) Attendance & participate in PC meetings; (2) Getting to know the voters in your precinct; (3) communication and outreach; (4) Organizing and participating in Democratic campaign activities; (5) Recruiting Precinct Election Officials (Poll Workers) for the Board of Elections; (6) Registering Voters; and (7) Report to the Secretary / Chair of the Central Committee if you move out of your precinct.

Central Committee Members
Central Committee Handbook

If you’re interested in being appointed to the Portage Democratic Party Central Committee, please send an email to info@portagedems.org.