Letter from the Chair
In 2025, Crook County Democrats achieved a 39% Democratic participation rate in the May school board election and sustained a strong election presence with 37 active PCPs, an Election Integrity Coordinator, and a public event featuring Oregon’s Secretary of State and the Crook County Clerk. We strengthened community connections through regular social meetups, peaceful protests, and in-person events with local and statewide speakers, plus booths at the county fair and Prideville. Major fundraisers, a $500 state party grant, and strong ActBlue support kept our finances solid, while our branding and outreach drove significant growth in website traffic, social media followers, and newsletter subscriptions.
I may be the chair of this incredible group, but nothing would be possible without our team’s collective effort. Thanks to everyone for all your hard work!
— Brian Samp, Chair
Get out the vote
- Supported our schools by driving a 39% Democratic participation rate in May’s special district election, the highest percentage by registration in the county by 15 points. 21 Neighborhood Leaders contacted 1198 voters via door-knocking, calling, and sending postcards. Additional volunteers sent 940 postcards to households not included in NL turfs.
Election support
- 37 Crook County Democrats currently serve as Precinct Committee Persons
- Election Integrity Coordinator monitored Crook County and coordinated volunteers
- Community meeting on election integrity with Secretary of State Tobias Reed and Crook County Clerk Cheryl Seely
In-person events
- Monthly Wonky Donkey social meetups at various watering holes throughout Prineville
- Cultivated local community presence by hosting booths at the Crook County Fair and Prideville
- Annual summer picnic with raffle drawings and cornhole competition
- Hosted monthly general meetings with local and statewide speakers
Fundraisers
- Profitable annual raffle of a paddleboard and selection of meats
- 4th Annual Progressive Dinner Party with Pacific Northwest Farm-to-Table theme sold out again!
- Holiday gala/robust silent auction
Financial
- Applied for and received a $500 Grant for Democracy from the Democratic Party of Oregon
- ActBlue first-time donors increased to 60%, with 40% of donations recurring monthly (Donate here)
Branding/outreach
- Website visitors +790%, Facebook Page followers +105%, new Bluesky account +261 followers
- Weekly newsletter subscriptions +20%
- Hundreds participated locally in peaceful protests to advocate for democracy
Standing committees – get involved!
- Fundraising
- Neighborhood Leader
- 2025 Fair