On Monday, December 9, Crook County Democrats gathered to celebrate the season, bid on silent auction items to raise funds for 2025 and meet/greet the newly elected officers. Those taking the reins – or continuing on in current roles – for the 2025-26 term are: Brian Samp, Chair; Rachael Gass, Vice Chair; Susan Caron, Secretary; Ann Blank, Treasurer; De-ette Coonse

A good crowd showed up on Wednesday evening, October 2, to hear from candidates John Gautney, CC Sheriff, Brian Samp, HD59, Seth Crawford & Ken Fahlgren, CC Board of Commissioners, Mike McLane, SD30 and Dan Ruby, CD2. Many thanks to Scot Brees, Connect Central Oregon who acted as our videographer. If you’d like to watch it, click here. @ordems

Several CC Dems joined forces on Saturday, September 28 to prep our Get Out The Vote information bags. We cut up slate cards and postcards, folded some items and stuffed door hanger bags for our canvassers to use beginning Saturday, October 5. Many thanks go to those who spent 4 labor-intensive hours in this endeavor!

One of the comments overheard at this annual fund-raising event was “man, these Democrats sure can cook!” The feeling was mutual among the 20+ attendees who enjoyed German food prepared by hosts Jerry & Michelle Cordova, Gary Parn who was assisted by Roxanne Basey & De-Ette Coonse, and Roger & Beth Peer. Here are a few photos from the evening.

This authentic Latin American Celebration is an annual event held in Sahalee Park in Madras, OR and sponsored by Latino Community Association. Scheduled for 10a-5p, it’s an opportunity for hear live music, see a cultural parade, sample regional cuisine and enjoy a variety of activities. See the poster below for more information.

We had a wonderful 3.5 days at the Crook County Fair! We met lifelong Democrats as well as folks new to Crook County who were amazed to see us and our well-stocked booth. Kids and adults alike enjoyed spinning the wheel, picking up information and (adults) registering to vote. Dan Ruby, candidate for CD2, visited and interacted with visitors to

Those of us who were able to attend the Crook County Democrats Annual Picnic enjoyed wonderful food, good company and, in addition, got to hear from CD2 Candidate Dan Ruby as well as HD 59 Candidate Brian Samp. Thank you so much to De-ette Coonse for doing all the planning and to her husband Kelly as well as Drew Piriak

The Democratic Party of Oregon’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted unanimously this past Wednesday to support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President. Dr. Rosa Colquitt, Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon, said, “We are thrilled and energized to announce that our delegation has voted unanimously to support Kamala Harris for President. We saw

Both of our Senators visited Crook County during the month of June – and both meetings were held at the Crook County Middle School. Sen. Jeff Merkley was here on June 9 followed by Sen. Ron Wyden’s visit on June 27. Both shared their vision for future legislation and concerns about local water issues.

It’s always fun to participate in Prideville – everyone is so happy and it’s such a good time! This year our booth was flanked on either side by Human Dignity Advocates of Crook County and Democratic Party of Oregon Stonewall Caucus. Jay Johnson was the winner of the Rainbow Dreamcatcher by artisan Susan Caron.