The Strafford Town Democratic Committee works to elect Democrats at all levels of government. We meet at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday. Our meetings are currently taking place via Zoom to keep everyone safe.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 2, at 7:00 PM. There will be an important discussion of committee leadership going forward.

Join us March 2 for our Town Democratic Caucus for the purpose of electing officers for two-year terms. All registered Democrats in Strafford are eligible to attend and vote for our local Committee officers.

For a link to take part in the committee's Zoom meetings,  email strafforddems@gmail.com.

Chairman's Corner​

New stuff! See postings from Chairman Bob Perry in the Chairman's Corner.

It's make or break for the American experiment in self-governance.  Which side are you on?

Republicans announce plans to increase your property taxes!

Gerrymandering hurts! Why we need independent redistricting.
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"I thank all of you who weathered the cold and wind to hold signs on election day. You were remarkable!" - Bob Perry

Briefing by Emmett Soldati, Candidate for State Party Chair

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At January's meeting, we heard from Emmett Soldati who is running to be the Chair of the NH Democratic Party (NHDP).  The Chair is elected by  state committee members, which include County Executive Committee members, Democratic elected leaders (Representatives and Senators), and former state party leaders. Voting for this position and other state party offices will take place on March 14 over Zoom. It's likely the general public will be able to observe via Zoom.  It was fascinating to learn more about how state party leaders are selected, and hear Soldati's perspective on the importance of listening to and mobilizing the efforts of local committees like ours. Learn more about Soldati's campaign for the State Chair.

Learning about Open Democracy

Olivia Zink, Executive Director of Open Democracy, was a guest at one of our 2020 meetings. This grassroots organization is 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.

Black Lives Matter

Peaceful protests in our area in 2020 supported the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more about our committee's stand on social justice.

See Bob's tribute to Civil Rights icon John Lewis on our Social Justice page.

School Funding & Property Taxes 101 Presented in Strafford 

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Watch the presentation by Andru Volinsky on School Funding & Property Tax here.  Volinsky was the lead attorney in the landmark Claremont school funding case. It is critical that citizens of towns like Strafford understand how the current school funding system works and the inequities it imposes on students, property taxpayers, and the economies of local communities. He spoke in Strafford in 2020.