Good ways to get more involved in local Dem politics

[nemo137]

Hey folks,

I live in Chicago, and would like to get more involved with local Dem politics (see OP). I was involved in Campus Dems in school, but haven't been as involved since graduating several years ago. I tried to look for information on my ward party organization, but their website is defunct and their facebook page is pretty dead as well. Any suggestions?

[Snarkoleptic]

1. Maybe start with local Dem elected officials and inquire about upcoming meetings?

http://www.elections.state.il.us/districtlocator/districtofficialsearchbyaddress.aspx

[blm]

2. Call or visit your County Dem Party. They will give you the answers you need.

County Party always needs extra people in presidential election years…..especially in support of GOTV efforts.

[mopinko]

3. there is still an active chapter of dfa on the northside.

called, appropriately enough- northside dfa. (originally howard dean's campaign org, renamed democracy for america)
you can find them on the dfa website. all good democrats, but progressives working for change all the way to the bottom of the ticket.

[nemo137]

4. Cool, I'll check them out.

The Cook County and my ward's official party pages are a damn shambles.

[mopinko]

5. what ward are you in?

just an fyi that the 49th ward dems are good folks, have regular meetings and welcome people from other wards.