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.

Who We Serve

“Democrats are the party of inclusion. We know that diversity is not our problem—it is our promise. As Democrats, we respect differences of perspective and belief, and pledge to work together to move this country forward, even when we disagree ... we do not merely seek common ground—we strive to reach higher ground.” - Democratic Party Platform

Our Party

As Democrats, we believe that every person in this nation should be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that health care is a right for all and that we should be rewarding the hard work of middle class families. We believe that our schools and streets should be free from gun violence and that a woman’s decisions about her own body are hers to make.

Our Officers

Denise Smith
Chair

Christopher Clevenger
First Vice Chair

Vacant
Second Vice Chair

Audrey Cielinski Kessler
Secretary

Jim Tighe
Treasurer

Terrie Nielsen
First Vice Chair