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February 19, 2026
DRC OPEN HOURS: Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm.
When area schools are closed because of inclement weather, the Democratic Resource Center will also be closed.
Upcoming
Annual Fundraiser runs through February! (Details Below.)
Thurs, Feb. 19, 5:30 - Join the Conversation about how WisDems Helps ECCD(Details Below)
Thurs, Feb. 19, 4:00 to 5:30 pm - League of Women Voters: Public School Funding 101 Session 2 (Details Below.)
Wed, Feb. 25, 7:00-8:00 pm - CD3 Veteran and Healthcare Town Hall with Congressman Jason Crow(Details Below.)
Thurs, Feb. 26, Time and Location TBD - Chippewa Valley Young Dems Meeting
Tues, March 3, 6:00 pm - League of Women Voters: Public School Funding Facts and Challenges (Details Below.)
Wed, March 4, 3:15 pm - People's Protest Group Photo(Details Below.)
Fri, March 13, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, 1301 State Street, Eau Claire- Candidate Meet and Greet with Jeremy Gragert, Lori Bica, Pa Thao, Jarrett Dement, Jodi Emerson, Christian Phelps, and Jeff Smith.(Details to follow.)
Tues, April 7 - Spring Election
Sun, April 19, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm -Convention for the 3rd CD Democratic Party of Wisconsin (Details Below.)
Join the Conversation: How WisDems Helps ECC Dems & How ECC Dems Helps Spring Candidates Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 440 Broadway St., Eau Claire (See below for Zoom option) 5:30 pm Social Time 6:00 pm Monthly Program
WisDems Minh Nguyen, is the 72 County Coordinator for CD 3. The 72 County Program “is focused on strengthening and supporting every county party across Wisconsin." Minh Nguyen will join the ECC Dems to talk about what she does and how she helps ECC Dems reach our mission of electing Democrats to local, state, and federal office.Then Dan Shuda, Treasurer and canvasser, will explain how ECC Dems are working to elect progressives to non-partisan seats this spring.
Join us for a Welcome Open House to learn about the Eau Claire Democratic Party. Margetta Souder, Volunteer Coordinator will share information about the organization and what we are doing to prepare for this year's important elections.
March 2 - Monday, 10am
March 2- Monday, 5pm
All Open Houses are at the Democratic Resource Center
440 Broadway St., Eau Claire
HOUSING NEEDED FOR CAMPAIGN STAFF–Got a spare room?
Campaign staff are coming soon to the Chippewa Valley to help us retain and gain seats in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate. Do you have an extra bedroom that campaign staff could use until after the November election? Or for a month or two at a time? Space needed in Eau Claire/Altoona for 1-2 people, and Menomonie or Chippewa Falls for 1-2 people. Call 715-852-0330 or email ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com
Yard Signs for Judge Chris Taylor are available!!!
Come to the DRC to pick up your yard signs to elect Chris Taylor as Supreme Court Justice! If you are unable to pick up a sign, please call 715-852-0330 and ask to have a sign delivered.
The road to the US House majority runs through Wisconsin’s third congressional district. That’s why on February 25th, Congressman Jason Crow will be joining us here in Wisconsin to discuss veterans' issues, health care, and real leadership.
Derrick Van Orden hides behind a keyboard and refuses to meet with his constituents face-to-face, refusing to accept any responsibility for his votes to take away health care and food assistance. Congressman Crow will show the 3rd congressional district what a veteran-turned-congressman can do when they're focused on the issues and not the latest Twitter feud. This is an evening you won't want to miss, so make sure to RSVP at this link today!
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has continued its escalation, conducting raids well beyond Minneapolis: Eau Claire (WI), Hudson (WI), and many towns in Minnesota.
Resources for resisting ICE will now be on the ECCD website Resource Page!
Check out WISCONSIN RESIST:https://www.wisconsinresist.org/Wisconsin Resist is a volunteer-run grassroots movement that organizes and mobilizes people in Wisconsin to fight all forms of oppression, including fascism. The website has a statewide event calendar, orgs list, and resources. This group acts as a hub and facilitates coordination between organizations.
DONATIONS FOR NEIGHBORS SHELTERING AT HOME
Eau Claire County Dems are helping to collect food, hygiene items, and monetary donations for Chippewa Valley Neighbors who do not feel safe to leave their homes. Drop off your donations at Shift or at the Democratic Resource Center. One of our members is coordinating with community aide groups and will use any cash donations to purchase and transport needed supplies. Or make credit card donations using the QR code on the poster. Especially needed are personal hygiene and home items including diapers, baby wipes, soap, body wash, dish soap, disinfectant wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, kids’ toys and crayons.
"How to Cope in These Times" by Lynn Buske, JONAH organizer
These suggestions come from our Mental Health Task Force, from my own eight years navigating justice work and mental health recovery, from JONAH leadership, faith leaders, and from Dr. King himself. They are offered in the hope that something here speaks to you. They may also steer the next steps for those feeling the need to “do something.”
The red tasselled hat, called a nisselue in Norwegian, was a symbol of patriotism and protest against Nazi occupation during the Second World War.Today, sewers, knitters, and crocheters are busy making these hats to show solidarity with those targeted by ICE. Inspired by last week’s Coffee Klatch discussion of the red hats, Nancy Tissing has shared two crochet patterns for making this hat: LINK To Pattern 1 LINK To Pattern 2
The Eau Claire County Democratic Party needs your help to continue working to elect Democratic and progressive candidates to local, state, and national office.
Your financial support funds the work of the Eau Claire County Democratic Party and funds the busy year-round Democratic Resource Center (DRC). To meet and rise above the current unprecedented challenges to our democracy, the Eau Claire County Democrats have increased our involvement and activism many times over with billboards, ads, letters, canvassing, forums, rallies, and protests. We are putting all our financial and volunteer resources behind the important spring local elections and the crucial November midterm.
If you have already donated to our annual fundraiser, thank you for your generosity. If you haven’t had a chance yet to donate, there is still time to do so.
This year's Common Ground for the Common Good spring event is in the planning! Save the date, May 2nd, 2026.We are seeking items for our LIVE auction, so if you have something you'd like to donate, please let us know. Linda Norton,lnorton08@gmail.com.
Wanted: Ideas for Resolutions for the Wisconsin Democratic Party
You are invited to put forward your ideas for resolutions from the ECC Democratic Party to be considered at the 3rd Congressional District Convention. The top ten resolutions voted on at the 3rd CD convention will then be sent on to DPW for review and voted on at the state Democratic Party Convention in June.
To submit your ideas or to volunteer to help develop ideas into resolution form, email Linda Norton at lnorton08@gmail.com.
Key info:
Each resolution must be 100 words or less.
Submitted resolutions are generally discussed for editing in Coffee Klatch.
The ECC Dems will need to vote at the March membership meeting on the ones that are to be forwarded to the 3rd CD for review.
And final voting on which resolutions (up to 10), will be sent on to DPW will occur at the 3rd CD Convention on April 19th.
To submit a resolution, please email it tolnorton08@gmail.com with 'Resolutions' in the subject line.
Find Committeemeetings 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
Western Wisconsin County Happenings!
Dem. Party of Chippewa County- CCD Office,103 N. Bridge St, Ste 310, Chippewa Falls.WebsiteTo attend virtually, email: chippewademocrats@gmail.com
Dunn County Democrats- DCD Office, 1315 N. Broadway St., MenomonieWebsite
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.
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!
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
Join us March 3rd and March 17th for Pub Night with Progressives!
Free Pizza Provided!
Dates: The first and third Tuesday each month Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Location: Lazy Monk Brewery
Come enjoy the company of fellow progressives as we raise a pint to common ground. Rejoice, complain, inform, or just listen as we remind ourselves we are not in this fight alone.
***PEOPLE'S PROTEST***
Eau Claire | Every Wednesday
3:00 - 4:00pm at the Federal Building
500 S Barstow St, downtown Eau Claire (corner of Barstow and Lake)
Parking available at Schlegelmilch-McDaniel Lot, corner of Gray and Farwell St.
March 4, 2026, will mark ONE FULL YEAR of Wednesday People’s Protest. WE THE PEOPLE have not missed a single week of protesting in downtown Eau Claire for 52 weeks. For a year, we have been out there through wind, rain, hail, snow, sleet, extreme cold, and extreme heat! Thank you to everyone. To mark this moment,on March 4 at 3:15 pm, we will take a group photo on the Federal Building steps.
NOTE CHANGE IN TIME starting on Wednesday, March 11– the People’s Protest hours will go back to 4 pm to 5:30 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Protest cruel and immoral actions harming people all around the globe.
Resist tyranny by using our right to free speech.
Bring your flags and homemade signs. (Make signs at the DRC M-F between 10am-2pm).
Bring non-perishable food items for local food banks
Spring Election – April 7, 2026 -(nonpartisan election)
Partisan Primary – August 11, 2026
General Election – November 3, 2026
Poll Workers and Poll Observers Still Needed for all elections.
Contact the Eau Claire County Elections Officeto learn how to volunteer. Trainings will occur before each election. All volunteers are paid for their time during each election. Submit your name here to be a Dem-Affiliated poll worker.
📋 Sign up to be a Poll Observer for the April 2026 Elections 😎
The April 7th Election is fast approaching! If you are interested, the time to sign up is now!
We will be offering three different observing shifts on Election Day (4.7.2026) – All Day (6:30am - 8:30pm), Morning (6:30am - 1:30pm), and Afternoon (1:30pm-8:30pm) – and you can sign up by filling out our official April 2026 Poll Observer Save the Date form. Please note that this form will close on March 22nd, 2026.
☎️ Watch out for our Poll Observer Recruitment Phonebanks!!!☎️
Love talking to voters and giving them an opportunity to protect our democracy? You’re in luck! Help our team recruit poll observers for the 2026-2027 election cycle at one of our weekly phonebanks! We’ll train you how to make phone calls to potential poll workers, and provide a script.
Our phonebanks will run twice a week on Monday nights and Thursday nights from 5:30pm-7:30pm CT, starting Thursday, January 22, 2026. CLICK HERE to register
In February and March, WisDems is offering virtual Wisconsin Voter Protection 101 Training. Learn about Wisconsin election law so you can help people exercise their right to vote. We'll cover election law basics, voter registration, and available resources, as well as how you can get involved protecting democracy in your community!
Join the Eau Claire County Democrats working to elect progressives to local seats and to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We will be canvassing and phone banking every week until the April 7 election Link for Weekly Phone Bank
The Sassy Grannys of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley promote peace, justice, social and economic equality through song and humor. The Sassy Grannys are looking for opportunities to sing and entertain you.
Please keep us in mind for any event you're planning, and we typically practice on Thursday afternoons at 3:00 at DRC. You are always welcome! Linda Norton, lnorton08@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 19, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pm La Crosse, WI
UWL Cleary Alumni Center 615 East Ave N, La Crosse, WI 54601
Registration Fee: $30 for delegates, $25 for non-voting guests, $10 for students. Includes entry to the convention and lunch. 3rd CD Convention Website: Click Here
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