Welcome to the Emmet County Democratic Party
As Democrats, we believe that first and foremost, the government has a responsibility to play a positive role in providing for the common good of all in our society.
This is what Michigan Democrats look like - LIKE YOU!!
Be part of the party fighting to save our democracy by joining here. . .
Receiving our emails to stay informed? Great, but that doesn’t ensure you’re a member. Click the JOIN button (above) to see how to confirm if you are a member of the ECDP. And if you’re not - PLEASE JOIN US!
WE HAVE AN OFFICE!
We now have office space in downtown Petoskey, at NorthCoast Works, 417 Howard Street
For the first three weeks of March, the office will be open from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday. We need volunteers to help staff it !! You can sign up for a shift with this link to Signup Genius.
Emmet County Democratic Party Joins Bluesky
Bluesky is a social media platform, similar to how Twitter was before it was X. It is not run by algorithms like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok - it is a more decentralized platform. Please give us a follow there and repost our content on the site. You can click on the Blue Butterfly in upper right corner to reach the app.
Our handle on Bluesky is: https://bsky.app/profile/emmetcountydems.bsky.social
If you have any questions about this, please reach out to: emmetdems25@gmail.com
MEET PAUL ANGEL
ONE TEAM MICHIGAN REGIONAL ORGANIZER
Paul will be working out of Traverse City to help Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula prior to the November 3 election. He will be hosting online calls for us to get to know him. These virtual meetings are “for folks who just want to say howdy or hear what I hope to accomplish by organizing with the coordinated One Team Michigan this year. I'm hosting several events this month on Wednesdays May 20th and May 27th from 6PM to 8PM.”
Sign up for May 20th here: https://www.mobilize.us/teammichigan/event/953294/
Sign up for May 27th here: https://www.mobilize.us/teammichigan/event/953303/
Paul has also said that they are looking for workers in each county in Michigan. Applications can be found online on the Michigan Democratic Party website at https://michigandems.com/jobs/field-organizer-2026-michigan-coordinated-campaign/
Other paid positions are also available on the MDP website.
EMMET COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TENT - SATURDAYS IN ZORN PARK
Saturday,May 30, we will be kicking off an Emmet County Democratic Party (ECDP) tent in Zorn Park between the Harbor Springs Farmers Market and the Zorn Park Public Beach. We hope to have literature about Democratic candidates, information on how to get involved at the local and state levels, and perhaps even appearances by candidates who may drop by! If you were lucky enough to be involved with the Harbor for Harris tent or volunteered at the ECDP tent at the Char-Em Fair or along the sidewalk during the Festival of the Book last fall, you know how engaging this event can be. We are planning to have the tent every Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor day!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS !! We need a team of tent captains each week and volunteers to staff and greet people. Carol Johnston is organizing the volunteers and sending out an on-line sign up sheet. The link to it will be added here shortly.
SOLAR LIGHT PROJECT
First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey, Sunday, May 31 11:00 - 1:00
The First Presbyterian Church has been working on building solar lights to send to Ukraine for several years. We are glad to share information to support them in this very worthy endeavor.
LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE GATHERING
Northern Lights Recreation Center, 8865 M-119, Harbor Springs
Sunday, May 31, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
The event will be in their recently opened Rocky’s Beer Garden. One of the newest features is the Mini Golf course, next to the Beer Garden. We will be gathering outside if the weather cooperates. As with all of the Like-Minded events, any food, beverages, or activities on site that you purchase are your resonsibilities. We are hoping more families will be able to join us on a Sunday afternoon with activities that the kids may enjoy.
Saturday June 6 - TWO EVENTS !!
Harbor Springs Pop-Up Tent Zorn Park 9:00 - 12:00 (during Farmers Market)
There will be a link to the on-line sign up sheet added here shortly.
People’s Park first Saturday of the month rally 12:00 - 2:00
Please remember NOT to stand between the sidewalk and the street for your safety. Please also remember that the fenced area is private property, not part of the park. This photo is from May 2 rally, thanks to Carolyn Bourland for sharing it.
2026 RURAL SUMMIT - held by Michigan Democratic Rural Caucus
UAW Black Lake Conference Center, Onaway, June 14 - June 20
There will be sessions on topics including but not limited to Climate, Agriculture, Candidate Recruitment, Voter Engagement, Alternative Energy, Growing our Local parties, Working with Indigenous Communities, Coordination with Third Parties, and so on. If you are interested please click the link below to get additional details about the event! https://michigandemocraticpartyruralca.regfox.com/michigan-democratic-party-rural-summit
SAVE THE DATES - DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Tuesday June 9 - ECDP General membership meeting and picnic
Tuesday June 30 - Fundraiser on Little Traverse Bay
Saturday July 4 - Parades in Harbor Springs and Petoskey
Sunday July 5 - Parade Cross Village
Tuesday July 28 - Planned Parenthood Fundraiser
PRIMARIES August 4, 2026
There are primaries August 4, 2026 for many of the Michigan State offices, including our Michigan Senate and House seats in Lansing. We encourage you to check out their web pages plus follow them on social media.
Michigan’s 37 Senate District (to run against John Damoose in November)
Mitchell Treadwell https://ballotpedia.org/Mitchell_Treadwell
Kate Gallup https://www.gallupformichigan.com/
Michigan’s 107 House District (to run against Parker Fairbairn in November)
Melissa Perron https://www.perronformichigan.com/
Brendan Ryan https://brendanryanformichigan.com/
CONGRATULATIONS!!
RECIPIENTS OF THE NED FENLON SCHOLARSHIP:
Henry Kruzel - Harbor Springs
Allie Cameron - Pellston
Breanna Willis - Pellston
Thank you to all who applied. This scholarship is awarded every May to a graduating senior from the Emmet County School Districts.
SCHOOL BALLOT PROPOSALS PASSED ON MAY 5
Strong schools are directly tied to a strong economy, from workforce development to community vitality. At the same time, we recognize the very real tax pressures many residents are facing, particularly those on fixed incomes. Our goal is to ensure voters have clear, straightforward information to make the decision that’s right for them.
Public Schools of Petoskey Operating Millage Proposal
Public Schools of Petoskey Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
Charlevoix - Emmet Intermediate School District Area Career and Technical Education Millage Proposal
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT
Emmet County has many townships and small towns. We want to make sure we are building our party across the entire county! If you are interested in running for a township office, maybe even just thinking about the possibility, we would love to help you learn about the roles and responsibilities. Remember that the township positions have been key downstate in the expansion of data centers, pipelines, and third party prisons for profits. If you would like additional information, please send an email to info@emmetdemocrats.org
PRECINCT DELEGATES
During the Candidate Curious session on February 14, the role and importance of Precinct Delegates were discussed. These images outline the basic functions of the Precinct roles.
CANDIDATE CURIOUS - Information about running for office
Not able to attend our Candidate Curious event? Not to worry! Anyone who is interested in running for local office but could not attend this event is encouraged to reach out to info@emmetdemocrats.org for more information.
MEET THE CANDIDATES!
As the 2026 Election gears up, check out local opportunities to meet and connect with Democrat candidates. See what is coming on our events page.
MIvoter.org
MIvoter.org is the Michigan Democratic voter’s “one-stop shop” and includes:
Information about the on-going state shut-down drama, as it happens.
Reviews of the 2026 ballot proposal petitions that are now circulating - and two of them are evil.
Lists of all the protests happening across the state, by county.
Details on the hurt that Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will cause Michiganders.
Contact information for all of each voter’s specific elected officials.
Links on how to contact you - the parties and clubs that are the backbone of the Democratic efforts in the state.
** This website is not part of the MI Dems but is supported by them.
Emmet County Dems are everywhere!
Mark Alpert is sporting one of our new logo t-shirts in Lisbon, Portugal. Now a museum, this building was a jail for political prisoners during Portugals’s dictatorship from the 1930’s to 1974.
Please feel free to send photos of you in your ECDP t-shirt to info@emmetdemocrats.org and we will post them on the web page and Facebook.
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
The State of Michigan occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabek - Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwa (Chippewa), and Bode’wadmi (Potawatomi). The Michigan Democratic Party recognizes historic Indigenous communities in Michigan, and those who were forcibly removed from their homelands. We further recognize the ongoing relationship of dependence upon, and respect for, all living beings of earth, sky and water. In offering this land acknowledgement we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, history and experiences.
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