GOSHEN – The Orange County Democratic Committee Thursday launched its new “Passion into Action” campaign, a grassroots effort to recruit and assist dynamic, new leaders to run for local offices in the 2023 elections.
The campaign aims to expand on the party’s ongoing recruitment efforts and educate residents with unique skill sets about how they can bring new perspectives to local government. New candidates would be joined by several Democratic incumbents seeking re-election this year.
“Orange County residents are smart, hard-working and deeply committed to civic life. Unfortunately, many qualified people don’t consider running for local office because it seems complicated and intimidating,” said Zak Constantine, chairman of the County Democratic Committee. “The Democratic party is working to break down those barriers by helping local Democrats interested in improving their community, even if they haven’t previously seen themselves as potential elected officials.”
More information about the “Passion into Action” campaign, as well as forms for potential candidates and candidate suggestions can be found at www.ocnydemocrats.org/runningforoffice. The new Orange County Democratic Committee website also contains resources for Democrats interested in getting more involved.
