health care, stronger schools, safer communities, environmental justice,
and fairer elections. We fight for those who will fight for you.
health care, stronger schools, safer communities, environmental justice,
and fairer elections. We fight for those who will fight for you.
Election Information
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Who We Are
Muskegon County Democrats are a progressive organization of community volunteers focused on improving the lives of Muskegon County residents. We believe in values like building a strong middle class and protecting the environment. We believe that BIPOC, AAPI, the LGBTQIA+ community, the Latine community, and those with disabilities should have equal rights and an equal voice. We believe that women have a right to bodily autonomy. We are working to create a county party that represents the diversity of our community.
General Membership Monthly Meeting Agendas
7-11-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
6-13-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
5-9-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
4-11-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
3-14-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
2-8-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
1-11-24 General Membership Monthly Meeting Agenda
2024 Resolutions
Great things Dems are doing for Michigan!!
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Michigan awards $32 million to clean up neighborhoods harmed by environmental injustice. Announcements made in May by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. Community-based groups can apply to receive state funding for projects that include pollution monitoring and blight removal.
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MI veterans get new help under law that Biden signed.
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Whitmer pushed through $290 million expansion to MI Clean Water Plan
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Passed historic green energy legislation, creating tens of thousands of good paying jobs, protecting our precious air, water and public health, lowering household utility costs, and making Michigan a leader in the fight against climate change.
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Codified the Affordable Care Act into Michigan law
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Repealed the draconian 1931 law and passed the Reproductive Healthcare Act codifying abortion access
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Expanded the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
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Repealed Right to Work
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Repealed the Retirement Tax
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Expanded the Working Families Tax Credit (Earned Income Tax Credit)
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Passed common-sense gun reform to include expanded background checks and safe storage laws
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Passed the largest education budget in Michigan’s history
GOVERNOR/LT GOVERNORGretchen Whitmer & Garlin Gilchrist
SECRETARY OF STATEJocelyn Benson
ATTORNEY GENERALDana Nessel
UNITED STATES SENATEDebbie Stabenow
UNITED STATES SENATEGary Peters
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDistrict 3 -
Hillary Scholten
STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDistrict 87 - Will Snyder
14TH CIRCUIT COURTJenny L. McNeill
MICHIGAN SUPREME COURTKyra Harris Bolden
MICHIGAN 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALSKathleen Feeney
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to engage with the Muskegon County community, energize voters, and elect Democratic candidates to public offices at all levels of government. Through grassroots organizing, we hope to build a mobilized coalition of community partners that will help us promote positive legislative action and elect candidates who support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The first step is often the hardest. We’re here to help!
Knowing about and supporting local candidates and policies which benefit the residents of Muskegon County becomes less daunting the more you learn. We try to provide resources to help you on the journey and a chance to meet like-minded people. The Muskegon County Democratic Party is a group of individuals who share the goal of making Muskegon County a more just and inclusive place to live. We champion democracy and advocate for marginalized and vulnerable populations.
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Our Purpose
Our purpose is to engage, energize and elect like-minded people to public office at all levels of government. We hope to build a coalition of community members that will help us bring about change through grassroots organizing.
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Membership
By joining the Muskegon County Democratic Party, you can help us further our mission of electing Democrats in Muskegon County and throughout the State of Michigan.
Your interest in and support of the Muskegon County Democratic Party is vital to our future success and our community. Members participate in a variety of ways; some volunteer to phone bank or canvas for candidates, others want to help around the office. As a member, you also get to vote on a variety of things that help determine the direction of the local party.
To have a voice and vote on all issues pertaining to the MCDP you must reside in Muskegon County and be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party. Click here to submit your MDP application.