Our mission is . . .

. . . to educate voters and encourage participation in activities that help elect Democrats.

We encourage membership in the Democratic Party and offer opportunities for participation by all members.

We recruit and support candidates in Walworth County and its representives in state govenrment and U.S. congressional districts.

As the official county party in Walworth County, recognized by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, we participate in developing Democratic Party principles and proposals, especially as they relate to Walworth County.

Incorporated in 2015, we have grown and have come to be recognized as one of the strongest county level Democratic organizations in a small county—a county where many had thought few Democrats live.

We believe in the power of your voice. Join us in making a difference for our county and state. Together, we can create positive change and shape the future we believe in.

Learn more on this page about the leaders of this local party and the committees that carry out the work of organizing for success,

A general meeting of members is held at the Elkhorn office on the second Thursdsay of each month. Non-members are welcome to attend.

Senator Tammy Baldwin addressing the crowd in Elkhorn in 2023

Rally in Elkhorn in 2023. Walworth County Democrats welcomed Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin on her rounds of Wisconsin rural communities.

Democratic Party of Walworth County Dems
Executive Board

The Walworth County Dems Board meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30pm at the Elkhorn office. Members interested in attending are welcome.

Anita Loch
Walworth Dems Party Chair

Sue Chandler
Walworth Dems Party Vice Chair
Elections and Legislation Committee Chair

Christine Hammerstrom
Walworth Dems Party Secretary

Patti Guilfoyle
Walworth Dems Party Treasurer

Suzanne Arnold
IT Infrastructure Committee Chair

Sue Beyler
Communications & Outreach Committee Chair

Cathy Bloss
Membership & Hospitality Committee Chair

Bob Cole
At Large Board Member
Signage

Susie Kinast-Porter
Volunteer Coordinator

George Wen
At Large Board Member
E-blast and Letters to the Editor


Committees

Delicious treats for a meeting

Membership & Hospitality
The membership & hospitality committee works to grow our membership base and welcome new and existing members! Membership in your local county party means you are also a member of the state party (Democratic Party of Wisconsin) – and may vote as a delegate at the state convention.

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Fundraising/Finance
Walworth Dems is an all-volunteer organization. The fundraising/finance committee is in charge of raising funds to keep our doors open and lights on, keeping our financial house in order, and ensuring we can continue to grow and flip Walworth County Blue!

Wisconsin Capitol in Madison

Elections & Legislative
The committee develops and implements, with the Communication & Outreach Committee, a local plan to increase the election of Democrats. The committee organizes voter contact actions like canvassing. The committee also monitors legislation addressing key issues.

Smart phone, supporter holder Biden Harris sign, email, keyboard and social media.
People gathered around a laptop

Communications & Outreach
The communications/outreach committee is tasked with developing our weekly email newsletters, updating our website, being present at local events, writing blogs and letters-to-the-editor, and ensuring all members are informed of meetings and events through the mail.

IT (Information Technology)
This committee identifies new IT and physical infrastructure needs, creates manuals for use of facilities, and manages access and passwords. IT includes computers, printers, website, social media, and interaction with external Democratic Party, such as ActBlue and Mobilize.