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April 23, 2026
DRC OPEN HOURS:  Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm.

Continuous Improvement to the enews! Wherever there is "Click Here" or "Read More", or the text is in blue, you can click it to read the complete article, now posted on the website. 

Upcoming

Thurs, April 23, 6:15pm-“When Democrats Won the Heartland:Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1922”, Prof. Cory Haala, Dotters Book Store
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Sat, April 25, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up! 8 am at Hobbs for breakfast; Meet 9 am Parking lot corner of 1st Ave & Water St. (Click Here) to learn more or sign up to help.  unnamed.pngTues, April 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, at Immanuel Lutheran Church - How Do We Respond? Immigration and Due Process (Click Here or see below)

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Thurs, May 2 - ECCD Spring Celebration (Details Below.)

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June 13 and 14, Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, Wi - 2026 WisDems Convention (Click Here or see below)

unnamed.pngCandidate Events

Fri, April 24, 5pm-6pm - Lt. Gov. S. Rodriquez Virtual Reception and Briefing
(Details Below)
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Sat. April 25, 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Together with Jeff Reelection Campaign Launch (Details Here or Below)

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Mon, May 4 - Protecting Our Resources — Powering Our Future: Fredrickson & Neubauer Fundraiser - Eau Claire (Details Below)

Ongoing 

Every Wed, Downtown Eau Claire - People's Protest, 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Click Here)

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Every Thurs, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, DRC - Coffee Klatch. All are welcome! (Details Below)
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Pub Night with Progressives, 1st/3rd Tuesdays, 6-8pm, Lazy Monk Brewery (Click Here)

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2nd Thursday/Monthly, at SHIFT - 6pm-8pm - Monthly Open Mic! (Next, May 14)

unnamed.pngTues 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Chippewa Falls - Chippewa Valley Indivisible (Details Here.)
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2nd Sundays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Volunteer at Sojourner House (Info Here.) 

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Sunday, April 26, 3:00 pm at the Plus - Conversations with City Council, and May 3.  Hosted by Aaron Brewster. Read More

unnamed.pngEvery Tue, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Indivisible Defend Democracy Rally, Peace Circle, Chippewa Falls (Details) 

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3rd CD Young Democrats meet virtually- 2nd Thursday/monthly, 6:30pm. Contact Hannah Dull via email

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Read Our Latest News Posts
4.14.26 - Building Brave Spaces or Safe Spaces: Dilemmas Facing History Teachers in a Post-Gaza, Post-Bondi World
4.8.26 - An Inside Look at the Political Perspectives of Young People

The first of four forums with the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Candidates was this week in Stevens Point. You can see the forum here.

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FOR EVENT/DINNER RESERVATIONS - CLICK HERE
Or PURCHASE with CASH OR CHECK at the DRC ($35/adult. $20/student)

NEW this year:
  In addition to the live auction and instead of the silent auction, we have a CELEBRATION RAFFLE with cash prizes: First prize is $500 with five $100 prizes. The drawing will take place at the Celebration on May 2nd. You need not be present to win. 

PURCHASE your tickets NOW at the Democratic Resource Center! Please HELP US SELL these Spring Celebration Raffle Tickets. Pick up packs of tickets from the DRC front desk NOW! Proceeds of raffle and live auction will support the Democratic Party of Eau Claire County. Tickets: 1 for $10, 3 for $25, and 6 for $50. 

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Tue, April 28, 5pm-7pm Immanuel Lutheran Church (3214 Golf Road, EC 54701)
Click here for more information!

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WHAT: Together with Jeff Campaign Reelection Launch
WHEN: April 25th from 5:00- 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: S9313 Timber Line Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701
(Home of Bill Rupp and Jan Clarke)

Over the next year we have a lot of work to do to keep the 31st Senate District blue. Your contributions and support today will help make our work easier in November. 
Click Here or email info@togetherwithjeff.com to RSVP 

You can also contribute to Jeff Smith's campaign by bringing appetizers or beverages to his campaign launch. Sign up here 

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Fundraiser May 4
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The Coffee Klatch’s main purpose is to engage all citizens in meaningful discussion about political values and policies. The most important component of a functional democracy is an informed electorate. Join others for interesting conversation about current events or pressing issues.

Time: Thurs 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Live @ the DRC, 440 Broadway St., Eau Claire or on ZOOM
Special Guest 4/23: Sue McDonald, Eau Claire County Clerk

Please click this ZOOM LINK for the 2026 year. 
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2026 DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WISCONSIN STATE CONVENTION

Sat & Sun, June 13th & 14th, 2026

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI

ATTEND the WisDems Convention to hear from electeds and candidates, vote on platform and resolutions, attend workshops and caucuses, enjoy exhibits and hospitality rooms, and mingle with Democrats from across Wisconsin.

BE A DELEGATE to the WisDems State Convention: Eau Claire County Democrats have 73 delegate seats to fill in the next 3 weeks: Delegate Request Form - This form closes on May 16. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is available for those who may need support to attend the convention. To submit a request for financial assistance: Click Here 

HOTEL ROOMS at Convention Rate FILL QUICKLY, Make reservations now!      

For DPW 2026 convention information, including registration, Call to Convention, delegate information, accommodations, cost assistance, and FAQs: Click Here

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Upcoming ECCD Committee Meetings

Find Committee meetings on our website calendar. To obtain zoom links to any meeting, please send email request at least 48 hours prior to meeting date to: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com

Standing Meetings
Executive Team, First Wednesday, each month, 6:30 pm, DRC/Zoom
Management Team, every Wednesday, 10 am, Zoom

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The SASSY GRANNYS ARE SEEKING PLACES TO SING AND MORE GRANNYS TO SING WITH US. Through song and humor, the Sassy Grannys of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley promote peace, justice, social and economic equality. Please invite us to sing for you for any event you are planning. We are both entertaining AND free (no charge)!

We are also looking for people to join us. We welcome current grannys, future grannys, aunties, sisters of grannys, friends of grannys, and distant relatives of grannies. The only requirements are that you enjoy singing and want peace and justice. Contact Linda Norton, lnorton08@gmail.com if you would like us to sing for you, or if you would like to sing with us.

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All Memberships Are $10.00 Per Person. Want to Join Online? CLICK HERE
For all new or renewing members, receive 5% off estate planning, trusts or wills through Banchy Law Center, LLC. 

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CLICK HERE to Learn More About How to Get Involved with the Eau Claire County Democrats. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Web & Socials * Write or post for ECCD Blog * Membership Committee * Volunteer Outreach *! 

We offer internships and service learning in Operations Assistant, Grassroots Organizing - Email: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com 
Social Media Management, and Website Maintenance 
Email: eccountydems@gmail.com

Work with fellow Dems and make a difference! 

HOUSING NEEDED FOR CAMPAIGN STAFF–Got a spare room?
Click Here for more information.

Western Wisconsin County Happenings!

Dem. Party of Chippewa County CCD Office, 103 N. Bridge St, Ste 310, Chippewa Falls. Website To attend virtually, email: chippewademocrats@gmail.com

Dunn County Democrats - DCD Office, 1315 N. Broadway St., Menomonie Website

 

Senator Tammy Baldwin
Website

Governor Evers Press Release
Website

State Senator Jeff Smith
Website
Weekly ENews

Representative Jodi Emerson
Website

Representative Christian Phelps
Website

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