The Oneida City Democratic Committee is a subcommittee of the Madison County Democratic Committee.  It is organized under the by-laws of the Madison County Democratic Committee, in accordance with the Election Law of the State of New York.

Any registered Democrat is eligible to be a member of the Oneida City Democratic Committee.  The Committee is constituted by circulating petitions in the spring of even-numbered years.  There are three seats on the Committee for each ward.  Committee members can also be appointed to a vacant seat.

There are currently vacancies on the committee, and we would love for you to join us!  Go to  oneidacitydems.org/contact for more information.

Committee Members

Ward 1 - Al Cohen, Jeffrey Harrington, Margaret Milman-Barris

Ward 2 - John Nichols, Rick Kinsella, Michael Oot

Ward 3 - Keith Josephs, Tonia Matzke Davis, Lynne McHugh

Ward 4 - Melissa Stearns, Robert DeLuke

Ward 5 - vacant

Ward 6 - vacant

Recruit qualified Democrats to run for office

When there is an office that seems like it will be unopposed, we organize to recruit qualified Democrats to run.  An uncontested election isn't very interesting!

Circulate petitions

An essential part of the political process is circulating petitions prior to each election to get candidates on the ballot.  By law, only a registered Democrat can circulate or sign petitions for a candidate seeking to be on the Democrat ballot line.  We organize registered Democrats to circulate petitions for those wishing to run for office on the Democratic line, at the local, state, and national level.

Support campaigns

We support campaigns of Democrats running for office, through distributing signs and flyers, and providing financial support.

Fundraising

See above!  We have fundraising events each year, so be sure to check our calendar - don't miss the next one!

Act as a liaison between Oneida voters and the Madison County Democratic Committee

Promote voter involvement and participation in political action