Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party made history Saturday, June 18, when they elected Senator Sharif Street of Philadelphia to Chair of the PA’s Democratic Party, making him the first African American in the party’s 230-year history to hold that seat. “Senator Street is the right fit for this critical year,” LCDC Chair, Tom... read more →
Jul
03
Jun
24
The unthinkable has just happened, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe V. Wade, meaning a woman’s right to an abortion is no longer federally protected. States now decide who can and can’t have an abortion. If Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, wins in November, he’ll make... read more →
Jun
15
Lately, for Republicans and Democrats to find common ground on any topic, let alone gun control, has seemed impossible. Yet this past weekend, a bipartisan group of Senators announced a framework for drafting new gun control legislation that both parties can support. Although the framework they negotiated was less than... read more →
Jun
10
Lancaster County Democratic Committee 53 N. Duke Street, Suite 10 Lancaster, PA 17602 June 9, 2022 PRESS Release: For Immediate Release Democrats Elect New Lancaster County Leadership Team (Mountville, PA, June 8) - Lancaster County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) membership unanimously elected Tom G. O’Brien to be... read more →
May
03
As many of you know, last night Politico reported that the Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito. This premature decision encapsulates why we must do everything in our power to elect Josh Shapiro in... read more →
Mar
10
On February 4th the Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved state House and Senate district maps. The maps are not final yet. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court could still make additional changes before they certify them. Among other changes, Lancaster city was divided into two districts which lean Democratic based on registration figures.... read more →
Oct
15
On the final page of your 2021 General Election ballot you'll be asked if the judges listed should be retained for another term. LCDC has no position on these questions. The retention system is an effort to remain non-partisan. All of the judges were recommended for retention by the Philadelphia Bar Association... read more →
Oct
08
Dear Democrats: As you know, the workers at Kellogg’s are on strike at the local plant and Battle Creek Michigan. They are member of the Bakery, Confectioners, Tobacco and Grain Millers Union Local 374G. They called the strike because the company is refusing to bargain with them in good faith,... read more →
Sep
09
Batt endorsed at special meeting of the LCDC Executive Board Lancaster, PA: This evening, at a special meeting of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee Executive Board, Michelle Batt was endorsed for the special election to fill the vacant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas position. "I am thrilled that... read more →
Sep
06
Dear fellow Democrats: Working people were shocked at the recent untimely passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Rich was a vibrant and energetic leader who never stopped fighting for working people, doing everything he could to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act until his last moments. The... read more →
