Getting Acquainted

An Introduction to the Democratic Party

Are you someone who is brand new to the Democratic Party or politics in general?  Then you have found the right page! This page is designed to be a hub to get you acquainted with how the party works.  Below is a video overview, as well as links to pages on our site meant to provide details on different legs of the county party.

Our Values

Who are we? What matters to us? Read about what Democrats care about

Neighborhood Leader Program

Learn more about our Neighborhood Leader Program and the value it provides in promoting real change for progressive values in our county

Standing Committees & Caucuses

Learn more about our standing committees and caucuses. Find the place where you fit in!

What is a Precinct Committee Person

Learn about how to become a Precinct Committee Person, and what role you will play in the County Party

The County Central Committee

Read this article to learn about how the county party conducts business as a membership

Oregon State Central Committee

Read this article to learn about how the county and state party are connected

Free Training Classes!

Check out this page to discover the types of online classes we offer, and how to get the latest on class dates and times

Democratic Party of Oregon FAQ

The Oregon State Democratic Party website will provide more details about the party at the state level, and how to better understand how we all operate

Parliamentary Procedure: A Guide to Robert's Rules of Order

This article provides a well-written overview on best practices when using Robert’s Rules of order. The Washington County democrats use Robert’s Rules of Order (RONR) to conduct Central Committee Meetings as well as key committees.

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