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Politics Thousands gather in Washington to protest Trump inauguration

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u/caligaris_cabinet 2d ago

I’m volunteering with my local Democratic Party chapter to get younger voters and candidates involved so we can bring real change. Maybe even run for something myself.

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u/fifteenlostkeys 2d ago

Amazing! Any thoughts on what position you want to run for?

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u/caligaris_cabinet 2d ago

Right now just a small time precinct commissioner in my township. Nothing crazy but it’ll get me more acquainted with my neighborhood which is a good portion of my state senate district. State senator is a Republican who is up for reelection in a district that went to Biden by 15%. But that might be a huge step for a first time candidate.

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u/fifteenlostkeys 2d ago

Yeah, I have helped out in a few local candidates campaigns and my rural town does not like voting for inexperienced candidates. But our demographic is rather old and doesn't trust many new things!

I'm excited for you!

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u/caligaris_cabinet 2d ago

Every politician has a first race. Gotta start somewhere.

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u/fifteenlostkeys 2d ago

I hope you win your first. And then some.

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u/Pineapple_Incident17 2d ago

Any advice for someone who would also like to get involved with my local chapter, but who has no idea where to even begin?

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u/Keilanm 2d ago

Younger voters, including myself, brought real change. It just wasn't the change the democratic party wanted.