About Us
The Oneida City Democratic Committee is your local branch of the Democratic Party.
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.
Executive Committee
Chair - Margaret Milman-Barris
Vice Chair - Jeff Harrington
Secretary - Keith Josephs
Treasurer - Rick Kinsella
Committee Members
Ward 1 - Rick Kinsella, Robert DeLuke, Keith Josephs
Ward 2 - John Nichols, Michael Oot
Ward 3 - Tonia Matzke Davis, Margaret Milman-Barris, Marion Gaslin
Ward 4 - Karen Barbano
Ward 5 - Jeffrey Harrington
Ward 6 - Al Cohen
What We Do
Oneida City Democrats work to elect leaders with integrity, and to create economic, social, and environmental justice for all.
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
Why register with a political party?
In New York, only registered Democrats can participate in the process of getting candidates on the ballot on the Democratic line:
Only registered Democrats can circulate or sign nominating petitions.
Only registered Democrats can vote in a primary election.
You are not obligated to vote for that party's candidate in the general election -- but you will likely want to, if you have participated in choosing the candidate!