Announcements
Inslee Visit
Local democrats visited with Jay Inslee (our next Governor) at the home of George Fearing while Jay was in the Tri-Cities. A couple of pics of the event can be seen by clicking on this image:
Caucuses: What's Next?
More information on the 2012 Democratic caucuses and convention can be found on this site. See especially the flow chart at the bottom of the page.
Visit the WA 8th LD Democrats website for more information.
Some additional information: Here are some forms from the State that relate to the precinct caucuses.
- Declaration of Candidacy (pdf file)
- Surrogate Affidavit Form (pdf file)
- Resolution Submittal Form (docx file)
Regina Speer
Chair
BCDCC
Democratic National Convention Candidacy
The official Statement of Candidacy must be completed and returned to the State Party if an individual is interested in running for a position as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention which will be held in Charlotte, NC from September 3rd - 6th.
For more information about the different types of national delegates and how to run for one of these positions please click here.
2012 Legislative Session
This year's legislative session has adjourned: Session Cutoff Calendar.
Candidate Websites
Donate Now
Support the Benton county Democratic Central committee.
To send a donation of any size, please print and complete this form.
Your donation will make a difference right here in Benton county.
We will put it to good use for newsletters, fund raisers, local Democratic campaigns, brochures, Get Out The Vote activities, parade entries, PCO training, and MORE!
You Can Help
The Benton County Democrats depend on volunteers to get our work done.
Whether it's helping out with campaigns, parades, picnics, or fundraising, there are many ways you can contribute.
Purpose of our Website
We hope you will find lots of useful information here, as well as a way to keep in tune with what Democrats are doing in Benton County.
Among other things, you will find an archive of our newsletter The Democratic Reporter, links to other Democratic organizations, resources for Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs), and a calendar of local meetings.
Message from the Chair
May 14-18 is filing week for all political offices. It is time for every local democrat stand with their party and take an active role by filing for PCO. It can be done online, so you do not need to leave the comfort of your home. Put your principles as a democrat on the ballot with your name. The Benton county democrats need you, now, more than ever.
The Benton County Candidate Filing website has these links to Online Filing and In Person or By Mail Forms (pdf file).
Fellow Democrats:
The first phase of the election cycle for Democrats is about to begin. Precinct caucuses are scheduled throughout the state of Washington on April 15, 2012 at 1:00pm. Benton county will have all Democrats meet at Hanford High School on this date. This is your chance to begin the process to attend the national convention in North Carolina in September. It is also an opportunity to meet fellow Democrats from the entire county. Past years have had Democrats meeting in several sites in the county. In 2012, we will meet at the one site to share ideas, build unity, and craft a message to return Benton county to the Democrats.
It may seem that it is not important to attend the caucus as the Democratic candidate for President is already selected. However, Democrats cannot fail President Obama. The attacks have been been continuos, mean spirited, and unfounded. Be assured that any progress President Obama has achieved will be under assault by the money infused by the Citizens United decision. Medicare, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act, and the fragile economic recovery are at risk. For Democrats to fail to support the President is, simply, not an option. As it has been said, life is sometimes about showing up. So, show up!
On another note, as many of you are aware, the Republican party turned away many of its supporters at their convention in March. The Democrats will not turn a single Democrat away from the caucus. Everyone who attends will be accommodated, even if we must meet in the parking lot, on the lawn, or in a hallway.
Please also consider attending the county convention on April 28 at Hanford High School. The convention will be open to all Democrats. The platform and resolutions will be approved at this meeting.
Regina Speer
BCDCC Chair