Want to become more politically involved? Interested in learning more about the issues important to you? You can be involved for a few hours a year to going all in. HERE are some suggestions:
Donate directly to candidates’ campaigns:
- Learn about likely competitive races locally and across the country where your money and time has the most impact.
- Give money to candidates and especially our endorsed Democratic candidates
- You can often make more of an impact on local and State races. REMEMBER: local sets the tone for state and national!
- Early donations can make the most impact!
- Consider giving money to General Election candidates as soon as it is clear who they will be.
Donate to committees that support multiple candidates:
- Democratic Party Committees:
- Issue advocacy groups that focus on issues that are important to you such as environmental protection, gun control, reproductive rights, civil rights, combatting racism & antisemitism etc.
Volunteer with Campaigns:
- Candidates who are in important competitive races with progressive stands on issues need your help!
- Consider volunteering for local candidates including those in the region within driving distance to door knock and getting out the vote.
- Join a remote-phone bank or send postcards on behalf of candidates across the country.
- Register new voters!
- If you have the time and experience, some candidates need paid staff for a temporary period
- Pittsburgh organizers created a Facebook Group to organize and help support Democrats you can find many campaign volunteer opportunities with the Order of the Phoenix group.
Other Resources
- GIS data for all Allegheny County voting districts
- Interactive map of all voting districts in the City of Pittsburgh.
- 14th WARD voting district map.
- Serve the public on a local board, authority or commission or by joining a local community group.
Join the Pittsburgh 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club!
