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5The Strafford Town Democratic Committee is your local resource for helping elect Democrats in New Hampshire. We meet at 7 PM on first Tuesdays.

Next Meeting: Join us on Tuesday, May 5, at 7 PM at the Hill Library.  In person! All are welcome.

March with us! Strafford Dems will march in the town Memorial Day Parade on May 25. Meet at Beaver Dam Estates at 11 AM; parade starts at 11:30. Help us create the "Float" on Sunday, May 24, 10-noon at Elizabeth and Dan's house (email [email protected] for address).

Chairman's Corner​

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Join us! Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats and Independents in Strafford. Our tent has plenty of room for thoughtful Republicans who are concerned about what is going on in our country.

The best way to get connected with our committee is to attend our monthly meetings. Join us on Tuesday, May 5, at 7 PM at the Hill Library. With the arrival of spring and snowbirds, we are meeting again in person. Our special guest













​ will be District 4 State Rep Candidate Scott Shepard of Barrington. Come say hi! There is no Zoom option for this meeting.​

Special guests at our April meeting were District 4 State Rep candidates Virginia Schonwald and Kimberly McGlinchey. Both expressed strong support for public education and other resources that rural communities like Strafford rely upon. It was wonderful to hear directly from these strong candidates! Lots to keep up on!

Public Education at Risk: Our committee was recently briefed on disruptive Republican-backed proposals promoting open enrollment in public schools. These measures force Strafford taxpayers to pay tuition for sending students out of district if parents request it, and prohibit local districts from setting limits on the number of students they accept from other districts. Analysis suggests this could cause significant strain on local district budgets and increase local property taxes. Yikes!

Save the date! We will once again host a summer Blueberry Festival this year, so save the afternoon of Saturday, July 25, at the Waldron Store. Get ready to eat pie and meet the candidates! Start perfecting those blueberry recipes for the bake-off competition!

The Fight to Protect Voter Data: The NH Federal District Court has ruled that Bob Perry of Strafford, and three others, may formally participate as intervenors in the lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against the State of New Hampshire based on the state's continuing refusal to hand over voter information to the Trump administration. Voter information contains personal information of the voter, including partial social security numbers, birthdates, addresses, party affiliation, drivers' license numbers and more. Misuse of this information, whether directly or indirectly, could lead to targeting of voters.  

State House Races:  Strafford and Barrington together elect three representatives for District 4, and one rep for District 18. Likely Democratic State Rep candidates this year are Kimberly McGlinchey, Virginia Schonwald, and Scott Shepard.  After official signups in June, we will provide more information.

Current Democratic Legislators: Our local Democratic representatives, Heath Howard: ([email protected]) and Cassie Levesque ([email protected]) are actively working at the State House in Concord to protect your interests. Please reach out to them with questions, concerns, and thanks.
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Stay Connected: Get news from the Strafford Town Democrats by emailing your contact info to [email protected].

Get Connected!

Stay in the know with these New Hampshire Democratic Party resources:

Voting Laws Changing!

Bob Perry urges us all to: Know your rights. Prepare well in advance for upcoming elections. Contact your municipal election clerk to determine you remain on the voter rolls; ask what additional documents you might need; how to vote absentee. Don’t wait.  Read full letter.​

Your Trusted Local Resource 

The Strafford Town Democrats are committed to providing a trusted local connection you can rely on for honest perspectives and information. 
  • We stand strong for protecting  your right to free speech and fair elections, safeguarding our fragile environment, and ensuring that public education survives and thrives.
  • We understand that a strong economy includes access to affordable housing, quality health care, and jobs that pay a living wage. 
  • We respect and cherish the diversity of our fellow Americans.
  • Above all, we expect our elected officials to support the institutions of democratic governance and follow the rule of law.​​

Listen and Learn

Learn how to use the General Court website to register support of or opposition to bills in the Legislature:
​To watch this presentation, select the following link and enter the passcode  ChWq1H+V  from the Zoom screen.  Watch Brian Beihl of Open Democracy Action explain how to register your views on State Legislation.​
Watch Andru Volinsky talk about school funding & property tax here.  Volinsky was the lead attorney in the landmark Claremont school funding case. Citizens of towns like Strafford need to understand how the current school funding system imposes inequities on students, property taxpayers, and the economies of local communities.
Olivia Zink, Executive Director of Open Democracy, introduced our committee to this grassroots organization working in New Hampshire to create an open, accountable, and trusted democratic government free from the corrupting influence of big-money politics.  Watch Olivia's presentation on Youtube.