Activist Information

Information for New and Active Political Activists
Democratic Clubs, Democratic Party & News

Democratic Party & Clubs:

Texas Democratic Party, PO Box 116, Austin, TX 78767, (512) 478-9800, http://www.txdemocrats.org/

Dallas County Democratic Party, 1414 N. Washington Ave, Dallas, TX 75223, (214) 821-8331, http://www.dallasdemocrats.org/

Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2812 Race St, Fort Worth, TX 76111, 817-335-8683, http://www.believe2016.com/

Collin County Democratic Party, 1915 N. Central Expressway, Suite 150, Plano, TX 75075, http://www.collindemocrats.org/

Denton County Democratic Party, 1710 W University Dr #110, Denton, TX 7620, http://www.dentondemocrats.org/

 

DALLAS, DENTON & COLLIN COUNTY CLUBS:

Coppell/Valley Ranch Democrats, Meets 3rd Thurs, odd numbered months, 6:30 pm

Location: Pan Acean, 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019, The Coppell Valley Ranch Democrats is an organization open to anyone in the local area that believes in the Democratic way.  We meet regularly and we have a Yahoo! Nancy Wang, President http://www.cvrdems.com/

Dallas County East Democrats, 2449 Eastbrook Dr, Mesquite TX 75150 Meets last Wed, 7 pm AT Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite. The DACED is the Democratic Club that serves Eastern and Southeastern Dallas County. As well as Texas House District 100, 107,110, 113, Texas Senate District 2, and US Congressional District 5. Sergio Garcia, President.
https://sites.google.com/a/daced.org/daced/home

Dallas County Tejano Democrats, Frances Rizo, Dallas County Chair
Meets on the 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. at, Calle Doce Restaurant in Oak Cliff, 415 West 12th Street, Dallas 75208
http://dallascountytejanodemocrats.weebly.com/

Dallas County Young Democrats, Meets 2nd Tuesdays,Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Sue Ellen’s (3903 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, Texas 75219), A club open to 14 – 36 year olds that believe in the Democratic way. In other words, we’re young North Texans working for a better tomorrow for everyone in our community. John Shanks, President.
https://www.facebook.com/DallasYD/?ref=ts

Dallas Drinking Liberally, Dallas Drinking Liberally meets at 7:30 PM.
It’s always the second Tuesday of the month and always at Uptown Pub, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204.
https://www.meetup.com/Dallas-Drinking-Liberally-Group/

Democratic Women of Denton County. Meets the third Saturday of the month at Frescos Highland Village Cocina. At 11 am  https://www.facebook.com/DentonDemWomen/

 

Drinking Liberally Addison, Meets 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 PM at The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd, Addison, Promoting democracy one pint at a time!
http://livingliberally.org/drinking/chapters/TX/addison 

Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats
FNRDD regular monthly meeting is the third Thursday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM at Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse at 1251 W Campbell Rd., Richardson 75080.  They also host an annual Donkey Show (in 2016 on January 20) and a Democratic Primary Forum (for 2016 on January 31).  FNDRD does hold monthly meetings on months with special events, December and the high summer months. Check their FB site for latest information on meetings and locations.
https://www.facebook.com/FNDRD, http://farnorthdallasdemocrats.org/

Garland Area Democratic Club Meets 2nd Thurs, 7 pm
Women’s Activity Bldg, 713 Austin St, Garland, The GADC is a club representing Democrats in Garland and the surrounding cities of Mesquite, Sachse, Murphy, Rowlett, Rockwall and parts of northeastern Dallas
https://www.facebook.com/Garland-Area-Democratic-Club-114741511897433/

Garland Democratic Woman’s Club, Meeting at  Siciliano’s Restaurant on Buckingham Rd., 12 noon, third Wednesday of each month Please come and enjoy great Democratic conversation and wonderful Italian rolls and food! http://tdw.org/Garland/

Irving Democrats, Meets 2nd Tues, even months, business mtg, 7 PM, Senter Park East, 228 Chamberlain, Irving. Meets 2nd Tues, odd months, social mtg, 7 PM, Midori’s, 4020 N MacArthur #114, Irving 75038 . The Irving Democrats group is working to restore Democratic leadership in Irving at all levels of government. Susan Bradley, President.
https://www.facebook.com/irvingdemocrats.org/

Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats, Meets 3rd Sat, 10 am at The Pointe Center for the Arts and Education on campus of CC Young Retirement Community, 4847 W. Lawther Dr, Dallas 75214, Join the LHWR Democrats to support and elect Democratic candidates, to promote political awareness and participation in the Democratic Party, and to provide a forum for the discussion of issues. Karla Zemler, President.
http://www.lhwrdemocrats.org/

Liberal Ladies Who Lunch, Looking for a fun group where you can discuss your liberal political views without fear of starting a fight? This is the place for you! We are women with strong opinions, a great sense of humor, and thirsting for some female interaction that reflects our progressive values. https://www.meetup.com/Liberal-Ladies-Who-Lunch-Dallas/

Metrocrest Democrats, Meets 2nd Mon of every month, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, New New Chinese Buffet, 3822 Beltline Ave, Addison (at Marsh). The misson of the Metrocrest Democrats is to advance the success of the Democratic Party throughout suburban Northwest Dallas County by promoting active civic participation, educating on values and issues, and supporting candidates for elective office.  Mary Clare Fabishak, President.
http://www.metrocrestdemocrats.org/

Muslim Democratic Caucus of Dallas County, Meet first Sunday of each month, 2 PM.  at Texas King Irving Food Street and Meat Market 3455 N Belt Line Rd, Ste 103, Irving, Texas 75062
https://www.facebook.com/groups/305437438744/

 

North Dallas Texas Democratic Women, Meets 4th Thurs, 6:45 pm, Northhaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas (at Northhaven), As one of the most active clubs in Dallas, the NDTDW is known for it’s substantive programs, Book Club, Movie Club and great parties in the summer and in December.
https://ndtdw.com/

North Texas Asian Democrats, Meets 3rd Mon, even months, 7:30 pm, Jeng Chi Restaurant , 400 N. Greenville Ave., Suite 11, Richardson, TX 75081, The purpose of N.T.A.D. is to encourage Asian-American participation in the campaigns of Democratic candidates. Michele Wong, President. president@northtexasasiandemocrats.org
http://www.northtexasasiandemocrats.org/home

 

NW Dallas County Democrats, Meets 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 PM, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, The Northwest Dallas County (Texas) Democratic Club is an organization for people wishing to become more active participants in the government. By taking a more active role we can help encourage responsible citizenship and help to improve the country we live in.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/nwdallasdemocraticclub/info

Park Cities/Central Dallas Democrats, Meets 1st Sat, 10:30 AM, University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza Suite 200, Park Cities/Central Dallas Democrats are activists promoting constructive government, community strengthening, compassionate social policies, citizen involvement, voter education, and responsiveness of elected officials. We recruit and support candidates who promote the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party. Mary Warren, President Email: maryewarren2@mac.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/375899905796664/

Preston Hollow Democrats, Meets 2nd Thurs, Regular membership meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday. The business meeting and programs are of interest to House District #114, Senate District #16. George Edwards, President. Email: GeoEdwards@thephd.org
http://www.thephd.org/

Rowlett Democratic Club, Meets 4th Sundays, 5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Road, Rowlett, TX 75089. Contact: Call Jeff at 972-475-1836 for more information.
http://rowlettdemocrats.com/

Southwest Dallas County Democrats, Meets 3rd Sat, 10:00 am. Southwest Center Mall, Community Rm (near Macy’s) 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas. Democrats in Southwest Dallas County, covering: Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, Glen Heights, Southwest Dallas and West Dallas.  James E Collier Jr, President 972.207.2175
http://southwestdallascountydemocrats.org/

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, Meets 3rd Tues, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Sue Ellen’s – Vixen Lounge (upstairs) 3014 Throckmorton @ Cedar Springs. Dallas, Texas. Stonewall Democrats of Dallas is an organization of politically active individuals working for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community in the city of Dallas and the state of Texas; the purpose of Stonewall Democrats of Dallas is to:
1) Sensitize Democratic candidates and officeholders to the political needs of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community.
2) Promote the Democratic Party’s message of economic justice and social progress in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community.
http://www.stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org/

Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats – Dallas Chapter promotes African American’s to have an active interest in Governmental Affairs, particularly the Democratic Party.
https://www.facebook.com/coaltionofdemocrats/?fref=ts

 

Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems), Meets 2nd Thurs, quarterly Jan, Apr, July, Oct, see website for varying locations. WOW Dems is a North Texas-based organization dedicated to expanding the participation of women in politics: increasing their political engagement; raising awareness about women’s issues; and recruiting, supporting, and electing women Democrats for partisan and nonpartisan offices.
http://www.wowdems.org/

IMPORTANT LINKS TO FOLLOW POLITICAL NEWS 

Bill Moyers & Company, Newsletter sign-up at top of the banner. http://billmoyers.com/
Lone Star Project, Politiclips, Sign-up in red banner at top. http://lonestarproject.net/
LA Times Newsletter, Essential Politics, http://www.latimes.com/politics/
Talking Points Memo, http://talkingpointsmemo.com/
Real Clear Politics, Newsletters, http://www.realclearpolitics.com/daily_newsletters/
Dallas County Democratic Roundup, http://www.dallasdemocrats.org/index.php Sign up on Top Header
Liberals Unite: Your Daily Liberal Blast – http://samuel-warde.com/
PoliticusUSA, Daily Newsletter, http://www.politicususa.com/
Battleground Texas, http://join.battlegroundtexas.com/page/s/get-involved-in-2017
AlterNet, http://www.alternet.org/

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Dallas County – Election’s Department
http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/
Election Admin: Toni Pippins-Poole
Phone #: (214) 819-6300
Fax #: (214) 819-6301

Texas Legislature On-Line
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