Help us show support for democracy!

Join us for the 2026 annual
RHODY PARADE

Saturday, May 16

This year’s theme: Rhody Loves America

Bring flowers and greenery (if you have it) and help decorate the JCD float starting at 11:00 a.m. Or, line up with us no later than 12:30 p.m. to ride or walk the parade route. Parade start time, 1:00 p.m.

Can’t walk the entire route, please join us for a block or two!

FILING WEEK IS OPEN!

If you would like to run for PCO, or you are appointed and would like to run to be formally elected, you will need to file with the Washington Secretary of State's Office.  Filing week opened Monday, May 4, at 8:00 a.m., and closes Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m.  If more than one person files for the same Precinct, the names of each candidate will go on the August Primary ballot for election.  If you run unopposed, you will be deemed automatically elected and your name will not appear on the ballot.  The two-year term for PCO's elected in August will commence on December 1, 2026.  

In addition to being a main point of contact for voters in their Precincts, PCOs have certain voting rights that are not available to the general membership.  Those include voting to elect the Jefferson County Democrats Chair, Vice Chair, and two State Committee Representatives.  These elections take place at the Biennial Reorganization Meeting, which is currently scheduled for December 20, 2026.  If you would like to have a voice at the 2026 Reorganization Meeting, please ensure you file for your PCO seat during the filing window of May 4 through May 8.  

Filing is easy and free.  You can apply online at https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/candidates/filing-resources/file-office.

(Know someone who might be interested, please share this link!)

Helpful PCO information is available on the WADEMS website at https://wadems.org/pco/. And you are always welcome to connect with a fellow PCO or the JCD Board for additional questions or guidance.

Thank you for visiting the Jefferson County Democrats of Washington State!

Here at the JCD, our signature goal is supporting and electing great Democrats up and down the ballot. Especially within Jefferson County! But, being the true blues that we are, we also care about elections in our sister counties, across the state, and across this country. From school boards to public utility boards, every race matters and, ultimately, every race is local.

In addition to lifting up Democratic candidates, we do so much more! Monthly membership meetings that include informative and sometimes downright fascinating speakers, on topics that matter to our communities. Meetings are hybrid, with in-person and Zoom attendance. And because we all need a break now and then: social events! What better way to unwind and recharge than with a room full of like-minded friends. We also participate in local events such as the not-to-be-missed annual Rhody Parade. And, since you can’t run an organization or get candidates elected without money: Fundraisers that are actually FUN!

If you are looking for ways to keep track of various aspects of the political chaos, or for media alternatives, or for ways that YOU can get involved, check out our Take Action! page.

If you are a Jefferson County Democrat and would like to join the JCD as a member, please click the “Join / Renew” button in the upper right corner above. Or if you’d like to sign up for our newsletter!

The political climate is volatile. There is more political uncertainty than ever. But one thing remains unchanged: The Jefferson County Democrats stand strong for the Democratic Party and for our local communities. And since our membership is our strength, we would love to have you join us!

Thank you again for visiting,
Lora De La Portilla, Chair