SOURCE: Wikipedia, captured 2020-09-03
This page last modified: 2020-10-08 20:37:24 -0700 (PST)
The Massachusetts Democratic Party (MassDems) is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The state party Chairman is Gus Bickford. The party is currently the most powerful political party in the state, dominating its statewide elected offices, and holding veto-proof super-majorities in the state legislature.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee is responsible for publicizing the platform of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, the state affiliate of the United States Democratic Party. According to the party charter, the State Committee is charged with conducting state-level campaigns for the Democratic Party, coordinating efforts to fill vacancies in nominating candidates to state and congressional offices, and creating and disseminating information regarding official Democratic Party policies and positions. The Committee also engages in fundraising initiatives to support its operations, and coordinates local caucuses and the Democratic State Conventions.
The State Committee comprises 160 elected members, and add-on and ex officio seats, all of whom must be registered Democrats. Current officers include Gus Bickford, Chairman; Debra Kozikowski, Vice-Chair; Leon Brathwaite, Vice-Chair; Carol Aloisi, Secretary; Paul Yorkis, Treasurer; Thomas McGee, Chair Emeritus; and Veronica Martinez, Executive Director. Non-officers include two men and two women from each state senatorial district, Democratic National Committee members from Massachusetts, and roughly 120 additional committee members comprising various underrepresented minority groups, including veterans, gay and lesbian citizens, and college-aged youth representatives. Democratic statewide officers, Governor's Councilors, US Representatives and Senators, and the top Democrat in each chamber of the state legislature are ex officio members. Any person who has served for twenty years on the state committee remains a member so long as that person remains registered as a Democrat in Massachusetts.
Eighty of the State Committee members (one of each gender per Senate district) must be elected through presidential primary ballots. The other 80 (one of each gender per Senate district) are elected at Senate district conferences by local town and ward committee members. All State Committee members serve four-year terms. There are numerous subcommittees are of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, including the Affirmative Action and Outreach Committee, the By-Laws Committee, ...
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SOURCE: MACollegeDems.org, captured 2020-09-03
This page last modified: 2020-10-08 20:37:24 -0700 (PST)
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[2020-08-14] Democratic Party Leaders Investigating Origin of Anti-Morse Campaign Helped Orchestrate It, Documents Reveal. Massachusetts party leaders coached College Democrats ahead of the release of a letter outlining allegations against Alex Morse.
With chartered chapters at over 25 schools, the College Democrats of Massachusetts (CDMA) encourages students to get politically active and let their voice be heard. From local races to presidential elections, we use our enthusiasm and organizing skill to support Progressive candidates up and down the ballot.
25 chapters. Thousands of members. Endless opportunities.
As the official college outreach wing of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, we work hard to make sure that college students are represented in progressive politics. With chapters in every corner of the state, we use our large influence to make positive change in local, state and national politics.
Our leadership consists of an elected executive board, appointed regional directors, and caucus leadership teams. We have ten caucuses that bring minority voices to the forefront and spotlight important issues.
Our goals for the 2020-2021 term are to:
Register as many voters as possible, particularly students who are from battleground states,
Advocate for pro-student legislation at the local, state, and national level,
Build up an organizing network to prepare for the 2020 elections, and
Plan events that connect students with political leaders and activists.
[2020-08-14] Democratic Party Leaders Investigating Origin of Anti-Morse Campaign Helped Orchestrate It, Documents Reveal. Massachusetts party leaders coached College Democrats ahead of the release of a letter outlining allegations against Alex Morse.
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