December Update 

Friends,

As I wrap up Thanksgiving Weekend, I am so grateful to the many people who are making ICDP a stronger organization that is building coalitions and supporting our partners, as it is our patriotic duty to challenge authoritarianism and corporate greed. Thanks to so many of you for volunteering, for your generous donations, for your attendance at meetings and events, and for stepping up to be precinct delegates.  I am thankful for our sisters and brothers who lead our other County parties within the 7th Congressional District, as we are coordinating and supporting one another.

In that spirit, we are holding our annual Holiday Party at the Ingham County Human Services Building because we need a bigger space so that all Democratic Candidates for the 2026 election cycle, and those collecting petition signatures, to have a spot around the large room for easy circulation, and we still have space to eat and mingle.  We hope you can join us, even for a quick visit, as we give thanks for the work we have done this year and get inspired to double our efforts in 2026 to do our part in providing strong leaders in Washington, DC, Lansing, and on school boards across the County. 

We can't do the work without your financial support, so please support our party building activities at:

https://inghamdems.nationbuilder.com/donate

Or mail a check made out to Ingham County Democratic Party to: PO Box 14333, Lansing, MI 48901

Brian P Jackson
ICDP Chairperson

Precinct Delegate Recruitment Training

Wednesday, Dec 3
6 pm - 7 pm

RSVP by clicking here to get the Zoom link

We need Precinct Delegates and Captains now more than ever to actively support the 2026 elections. 

If you are interested in becoming a neighborhood point person for ICDP, please sign up for a virtual informational Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Nov 3, from 6-7 pm: 

Zoom link will be sent at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

If you have any questions about Precinct Delegates or Captains, please contact Karl Sime by clicking here.

ICDP Resolutions Committee

Monday, Dec 1 and Monday, Dec 15
6 pm via Zoom

The Resolutions Committee will consider resolutions in support of Rank MI Vote and MMOP (Michigan Get Money Out of Politics), both proposed by members of ICDP. If you have an opinion on these petition drives, then please join our resolutions committee meeting to discuss. All are welcome, but only members can vote.

If you want the Zoom link, please let us know at [email protected] or contact Committee Chair Samuel Nelson 

ICDP Holiday Party

Wednesday, Dec. 17 
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Ingham County Human Services Building #2, Conference Room A 
5303 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911

Must enter from the front entrance, facing Cedar St.

RSVP here

Please join us for our end-of-the-year celebration. It will be a casual dinner with a brief program to recognize our ICDP Ted Lawson Volunteers of the Year, as well as our elected officials and candidates in attendance.  Pictured are last year's winners, Susan Anderson and Karl Sime. 

We are hosting the party at the County building, so there will be plenty of space to mingle and enjoy the food. We invite all Democratic Candidates for the 2026 election cycle, and those collecting signatures will have a spot around the large room for easy circulation. For candidates or petition drives to reserve a table, please email [email protected]

Per the vote at the last meeting, we will look to a caterer or restaurant to provide food.  Therefore, we will ask for a per-person donation for those who plan to eat dinner.  If you are interested in helping plan the Party, please reach out to [email protected]

Tell Us How Tom Barrett & Trump Policies Impact You

Last Thursday, we heard about the impact of Tom Barrett and the Trump administration on people and communities. Sharing their stories was informative and motivational.

If you are willing to share how Tom Barrett and Trump's policies impacted you, we want to hear from you. It can be anonymous or not.  

Please click the link below to share your story with the ICDP Communications Committee. We will then contact you to discuss what you are comfortable sharing.

https://inghamdems.nationbuilder.com/impact_survey

Deadline to Apply is Dec. 10
Free Campaign Staff General Program Training

The Great Lakes Political Academy is a unique program designed to recruit and train individuals to lead successful campaigns in Michigan. GLPA runs a 12-week General Program in the Spring of each year for campaign staff, designed to give fellows a well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of campaign management. 

This excellent program is for people interested in either paid campaign work for the 2026 election cycle or being a more effective volunteer campaign manager/organizer.

Six of the 12 sessions are in the Lansing area. 

Sign up at https://www.glpa-lead.com/general-program

Blue Brigade Holiday Party
Wednesday, Dec. 3

5:30 pm Social, 6 pm Program

Gregory's Soul Food, 2510 Martin Luther King Blvd 

Bring a joke or two to tell. You never know who may pop in to tell a joke. There are prizes for the best few and boobie prizes for the worst few, all distributed by Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

We will be serenaded by the MI Vote Strummers to "Blues."

Michigan Democratic Party Headquarters

Volunteer to staff the front desk and answer phones!

Shifts are only 2 1/2 hours long,
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

The office is at 606 Townsend, Lansing, with free parking.

Sign up for one or more shifts at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA9A822A0FDC43-55503238-mdpphone#/