We Are Not The Same — By Clayton Callahan
We Are Not The Same by Clayton Callahan, Washington County Democrats Communications Committee Member One of the common laments I’m hearing from my more conservatively inclined acquaintances is that the Republican and Democratic parties are functionally the same. They decry the gridlock in our nation’s congress as emblematic of [...]
East WashCo Dems October 1st Meeting
The East WashCo Dems October 1st Meeting As we continue to be bombarded with news of the dysfunction in DC, East Washington County Dems has always focused on the state and local policies and politics that affect our everyday lives. This month on October 1 at 7 pm on zoom [...]
Measure 34-353: Forest Grove Police Facility Bond
Measure 34-353: Forest Grove Police Facility Bond By Clayton Callahan, Washington County Democrats Communications Committee Member The Washington County Democrats support the police ballot measure in Forest Grove! I know, comes as a shock to some folks, right? After all, if you spend all day on Fox “News” you [...]
Mallory Hiefield, Forest Grove City Council: Candidate Interview
Mallory Hiefield, Forest Grove City Council--Candidate Interview By Clayton Callahan, Washington County Democrats Communications Committee Member Mallory Hiefield is a woman with strong roots in the city of Forest Grove. In fact, she was born here back when the town still had its own hospital. She now works for [...]
Trump Proof Your Election Plans — Updated!
Trump Proof Your Election Plans! -- Part 2 by Stefan Jones, Washington County Dems Communications Committee Member Thanks to the Washington County Elections Office for their detailed answers to my questions about replacement ballots! Back in March I wrote Trump Proof Your Election Plans, which discussed two measures which [...]
WashCo Dems Halloween Candy Drive!
WashCo Dems Halloween Candy Drive--Please Donate! The Washington County Democrats love joining up with the Hillsboro Business Partnership to celebrate Halloween in downtown Hillsboro, and we will once again be doing it at our office on October 31st--but we need candy! If you can, please come by our office [...]
WashCo Dems November 2026 Election Endorsements
Washington County Democrats Central Committee November 2026 Election Endorsements Endorsement votes were made at the August 19th Central Committee Meeting. Here are the results! It's our job as Democrats to help the best folks on the ballot get elected. Join the Neighborhood Leader Program! November 2026 Candidate Endorsements: ★★★ CITY [...]
Break Time Is Over! By Clayton Callahan
Break Time Is Over! by Clayton Callahan, Washington County Democrats Communications Committee Member Did everybody have a good summer? I sure did. Took some time off, re-connected with some old friends, and I even lost a little weight riding my bicycle. But right now, it’s time to get back [...]
Health Care For All Oregon: What’s The Latest?
Health Care For All Oregon: What's The Latest? It's another Summer of HCAO, as our volunteers leaders all around the state continue to spread awareness about Oregon's unique position for universal healthcare reform. Our Chapters have been building coalitions, creating petitions, meeting with elected officials, and discussing this opportunity [...]
Op-Ed: From Mutual Aid to the Ballot Box
Op-Ed: From Mutual Aid to the Ballot Box: How Hillsboro's Grass Roots Are Taking the Power Back by Marc Grambo, Washington County Democrats Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator In October 2025, a small group of Hillsboro residents, including myself, started the Hillsboro United Mutual Aid Network (HUMAN). Within weeks, [...]