All ADTC meetings and events are open to all. Please join us and help us build the organization.
Election Night Watch Party
Join Amherst Democrats for Election Night at the Hangar! The ADTC will have a business meeting 7:30 - 8 p.m., followed by a watch party!
Monthly Meeting and Ballot Question Forum
Amherst Democrats invite you to attend a public forum on ballot questions 5, 7 and 9. Speakers on the “yes” and “no” sides are confirmed for all three questions, and there will be time for Q&A.
Monthly Meeting and Postcard Writing
VENUE CHANGE: DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE INDOORS AT THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY, INSTEAD OF OUTSIDE MASUDA’S
Join State Rep. Mindy Domb in writing postcards to voters in Georgia, one of the states that will decide control of the U.S. Senate this November! The Amherst Democratic Town Committee will be meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst’s conference room in downtown Amherst from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for its monthly meeting, which is open to the public. We will be electing a vice chair and discussing ballot questions. Our meeting will be followed at 1 p.m. by the postcard writing event, hosted by us and Rep. Domb, in which members and non-members are encouraged to help motivate Peach State residents to get out and vote this fall!
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here.
Amherst Democratic Caucus
On Saturday, March 7 at 11am, Democrats will convene at the Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, to elect 17 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Amherst at the 2025 State Democratic Convention.
Write Postcards with Mindy!
Every year is election year! This fall, voters in New Jersey will go to the polls to elect a new governor, and the race is surprisingly close! Amherst Democrats can help secure victory. Join State Rep. Mindy Domb and the Amherst Democratic Town Committee Sunday, Oct. 5, at Masuda's Cafe in downtown Amherst to write postcards to voters to help get out the vote. Join for the whole time, or just stop by for 20 minutes. Every little bit helps. We will come together in community to socialize and take action. We kindly request you RSVP via the button below.
Masuda's Cafe is located at 17 Kellogg Ave. This is a new, immigrant-owned business that serves coffee, teas, and pastries. Please join us in supporting them by purchasing something to eat or drink while you write post cards.
Amherst Democratic Caucus
On Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m., Democrats will convene at the North Amherst Library, 8 Montague Road, to elect 17 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Amherst at the 2025 State Democratic Convention.
ADTC Ballot Questions Discussion
Join the ADTC on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30pm to discuss the questions on the 2024 Massachusetts ballot. There are 5 ballot questions facing Massachusetts voters. This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss them so you can be informed as you fill out your ballot. We will have representatives from several of the ballot question committees present to offer information and field questions.
Amherst Activist Afternoons
Let's gather in community and help save democracy together!
Join IN-SLWM & friends for an afternoon of action and connection!
We'll have opportunities to , write postcards to help register and inform voters, learn about phonebanking into swing states to keep our Senate majority, canvassing in NY and NH, and more!
VP Debate Watch Party
The debate between Coach Walz and JD Vance is Tuesday, October 1, at 9pm. Our local downtown brewery, White Lion Brewing, will be hosting a watch party sponsored by NEPM News. Come watch the debate, drink some local beer, have some food, and enjoy being in community. There was a great crowd for the presidential debate watch party, so come have some fun!
ADTC Pre-Debate Event
Before the debate watch party at White Lion, join the ADTC for a pre-debate event Tuesday, October 1, at 7pm. We will come together to socialize, organize, and then walk over to the debate watch party together. More details to come.
Debate Watch Party
The first debate between Harris and Trump is Tuesday, September 10 at 9pm and our local downtown brewery, White Lion Brewing, will be hosting a watch party sponsored by NEPM News.
Come watch the debate, drink some local beer, have some food, and enjoy being in community. Plus, UMass Amherst political science professor and polling expert Tatishe Nteta will give us a look at the national polls ahead of the live broadcast, and Jill Kaufman and Adam Frenier from NEPM News will get us up to speed on the latest election news and context.
Amherst Activist Afternoons
Let's gather in community and help save democracy together!
Join IN-SLWM & friends for an afternoon of action and connection!
We'll have opportunities to , write postcards to help register and inform voters, learn about phonebanking into swing states to keep our Senate majority, canvassing in NY and NH, and more!
Amherst Democratic Caucus
On Saturday, March, 2, 2024, at 10:30am the ADTC will hold our annual Amherst Democratic Caucus to elect delegates to the 2024 Massachusetts Democratic Party State Convention. At the Convention on Saturday, June 1, delegates will gather at the DCU Center in Worcester to nominate candidates for the 2024 Massachusetts US Senate race.
Amherst Democratic Caucus
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:30am the ADTC will hold our annual Amherst Democratic Caucus to elect delegates to the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic Party State Convention. We will hold the caucus on Zoom, so please register in advance via the link below.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/42ZkqgL
ADTC Summer Picnic & Potluck
RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/summerpicnic22
Join the Amherst Democratic Town Committee for a picnic & potluck. This is an opportunity to meet fellow Amherst Democrats and some of the candidates on your ballot as we head towards the Sept. 6 Democratic Primary.
ADTC June Meeting
Join the ADTC for our June meeting. We have two great speakers lined up.
First, we'll hear from Fair Share for MA, the ballot question campaign supporting the Fair Share Amendment. Then, we'll be joined by our fabulous state representative, Mindy Domb.
We hope to see you there!
ADTC April Meeting
Register: https://bit.ly/3qV4dID
The next meeting of the ADTC will be April 14 from 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom. We will have the opportunity to meet with two candidates running for Attorney General in 2022, Andrea Campbell and Shannon Liss-Riordan, and candidate for Secretary of State Tanisha Sullivan.
Join us to hear directly from the candidates and ask them your questions.
Amherst Democratic Caucus
The ADTC is hosting the annual Amherst Democratic Caucus to elect delegates to the 2022 MassDems Convention. Join us to hear from the candidates running for statewide office, support Democrats running for delegate, and run for delegate!
Register: https://bit.ly/3o5BxLw
ADTC BluePrint to ’22 Conference - “Building Unity and Taking Action”
Our BluePrint to '22 conference is titled “Building Unity and Taking Action.” It is our kick-off event to the 2022 election cycle and an opportunity for all Democrats in Amherst to come together and define our values; the values that we will be fighting for - and to commit to taking meaningful action to realize those values as we move forward in our political process.
You can RSVP by sending an email to mrdanoesq@gmail.com. Please share with your Democratic friends and neighbors.
ADTC February Meeting
Register: https://bit.ly/3s2HsC6
The next meeting of the ADTC will be February 10 from 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom. We will have the opportunity to meet with the three candidates running for governor in 2022: Danielle Allen, Sonia Chang-Diaz, and Maura Healey (or campaign surrogate).
January Meeting
The next meeting of the ADTC will be January 13 from 7:30-9:00pm via Zoom. We will have the opportunity to meet with several statewide candidates, including Quentin Palfrey (potential Attorney General candidate), Adam Hinds, and Eric Lesser (both candidates for Lt. Governor). With the Democratic caucus approaching, this is a good time to learn about the Democratic candidates seeking the nomination.
Join us, meet the candidates, ask your questions, and start thinking about running for delegate at our March caucus!
Register: https://bit.ly/3n2wRp4
ADTC September Meeting
Join the ADTC for our September regular meeting, featuring a conversation with State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, who is running for Auditor in 2022. We'll hear about her vision for the office and have an opportunity to ask questions. We will also get updates about our budding partnership with the Cabarrus County Democratic Party in North Carolina. Hope to see you there!
May Meeting with Mindy Domb
Join the ADTC for a conversation with State Rep. Mindy Domb. We'll hear about what she's accomplished over the past year and about her priorities for the coming year as we come out of COVID.
We will also get updates about our budding partnership with the Cabarrus County Democratic Party in North Carolina, and about our efforts to reach out into the community to grow and diversify our membership. Hope to see you there!
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuyvrD4vG9Xxa84m0mEtJ6aLAOc439kL
Amherst Calls North Carolina
North Carolina is a three-for-one when it comes to making calls for Democratic candidates! Polls show a close race between Joe Biden and Trump for North Carolina's 15 electoral votes. Democrat Cal Cunningham has a shot at defeating Republican Thom Tillis and flipping the US Senate seat blue. And Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and looking to hold his seat as he faces reelection.
Help Democrats win these crucial races! Join Amherst and local Democrats every Tuesday to make calls to North Carolina.
Or contact Margaret Seiler at megs42@yahoo.com.
Amherst Calls Maine
The road to a Democratic majority in the US Senate runs through Maine. Polls show Democrat Sara Gideon has a shot at defeating Republican Susan Collins and turning this seat blue. But she needs your help.
Join Amherst and other local Democrats every Wednesday to make calls to Maine to flip the US Senate seat and to ensure victory for Joe Biden and Congressional candidates.
Or contact Elizabeth Silver at eliz.silver999@gmail.com.
Amherst Calls North Carolina
North Carolina is a three-for-one when it comes to making calls for Democratic candidates! Polls show a close race between Joe Biden and Trump for North Carolina's 15 electoral votes. Democrat Cal Cunningham has a shot at defeating Republican Thom Tillis and flipping the US Senate seat blue. And Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and looking to hold his seat as he faces reelection.
Help Democrats win these crucial races! Join Amherst and local Democrats every Tuesday to make calls to North Carolina.
Or contact Margaret Seiler at megs42@yahoo.com.
Amherst Calls Maine
The road to a Democratic majority in the US Senate runs through Maine. Polls show Democrat Sara Gideon has a shot at defeating Republican Susan Collins and turning this seat blue. But she needs your help.
Join Amherst and other local Democrats every Wednesday to make calls to Maine to flip the US Senate seat and to ensure victory for Joe Biden and Congressional candidates.
Or contact Elizabeth Silver at eliz.silver999@gmail.com.
Amherst Calls North Carolina
North Carolina is a three-for-one when it comes to making calls for Democratic candidates! Polls show a close race between Joe Biden and Trump for North Carolina's 15 electoral votes. Democrat Cal Cunningham has a shot at defeating Republican Thom Tillis and flipping the US Senate seat blue. And Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and looking to hold his seat as he faces reelection.
Help Democrats win these crucial races! Join Amherst and local Democrats every Tuesday to make calls to North Carolina.
Or contact Margaret Seiler at megs42@yahoo.com.
September Meeting: Focus on Ballot Questions
Join the ADTC for our September regular meeting. We will hear presentations about the two ballot questions facing voters in November (Right to Repair & Ranked Choice Voting), make plans for how the ADTC will be involved in the November elections, and recap the State Democratic Primary. Join us!
Virtual Candidates Night
Come (virtually) meet the candidates on your Sept. 1 primary ballot! The ADTC will be joined by Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Joe Kennedy III, and Rep. McGovern to talk about their campaigns and why they’re running.