Ending the Fear

In 2026, too many Democrats still think the safest move is staying off-screen. That fear weakens organizing, fundraising, and leadership.

This isn’t a solo mission - it’s an ensemble cast. We win by showing up—openly, consistently, together.

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2024: Democrats Missed the Mark — Here’s What Changes Going Forward

Let’s be honest: Democrats didn’t listen well enough in 2024. Our base felt overlooked and under appreciated. Too many working-class voters felt talked at, not listened to. Real issues—rising costs, housing, healthcare, flooding, schools, grid reliability—weren’t centered clearly or often enough. We haven't abandoned Social justice issues. 2024 made us realize that it’s part of the main storyline, tied directly to jobs, costs, healthcare, and quality of life. 

Going forward, we will lead with: economic reality-checks, listening and hearing rather than assuming what our voters want; year-round engagement;  leading with more diverse local voices. We aren't the Democratic National Committee, nor do we want to be.​ We need to remember who our voters are and ensure they know their value.

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Smart Spending & Small-Dollar Power

In June 2024, I inherited the Montgomery County Democratic Party with five-figure debt. Lots of big ideas were dreamt of, but the funding never materialized. Since then, we’ve paid off 98% of that debt, kept the rent paid, and racked up zero overdraft fees. The lights stayed on. The work kept moving. Was it pretty? Nope. Was it easy? Also nope. Did volunteers like it or me? Not always. There was no magic wand—just sleeves rolled up, slightly smarter choices, and the excitement of the Harris/Walz campaign. I wish we had more left in the bank to show for that excitement, but  let’s be real: we are still woefully outspent by our counterparts across the aisle. Wishful thinking doesn’t pay for signs, offices, or turnout.

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So here’s the fix: we need to spend money on things that motivate voters, cut what doesn’t, and build small-dollar, MONTHLY donors so we’re not living crisis-to-crisis. If something isn’t improving voter engagement, it gets patched—or replaced. If Montgomery County voters want to see more visible Democratic candidates, that visibility has to be backed by reliable funding, not vibes. This is how we move this county forward.

👉 Support the work: https://mcdptx.org/donate

(Yes, monthly donors are the real MVPs.)

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“Humans do not fix things all at once. They keep showing up.”
— Harry Vanderspeigle (paraphrased), "Resident Alien"

Montgomery County is growing (we all loooove traffic, right?). Community outreach is no longer a seasonal event. Voters remember who shows up when there’s no election on the calendar—and who magically appears when it’s time to ask for votes. You may not always notice it, but Democrats are already around town: sitting through school board, city council, and commissioners court meetings; handing out food and supplies at local food banks; and, yes—exercising our Freedom of Speech at rallies more often than any of us signed up for.

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A lot of us are hiding in plain sight because fear of retaliation is real. We can’t fix that fear alone—but we can make bullying more costly by showing up together, consistently, and in numbers. So go to the meeting. Bring a friend (or two). Use your voice—even if it shakes. Log off and rest when you need to. Then come back. This is persistence. This is how movements level up.

We’re not giving up. We’re moving forward.

Public Schools

Strong schools build strong communities—they are the backbone of our economy. Texas public schools have been underfunded for years, and the Republican Party's voucher scheme is basically a speedrun toward making it worse. We want our schools to function well, so we need Democrats on school boards who understand budgets, classrooms, and reality—and the commitment it takes to for our kids to get the education they need and deserve.

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Bodily autonomy is a human right

It's the one "culture war" issue that I will not back down from. Bodily autonomy should not depend on your chromosomes and/or your location, and politicians should not be in the exam room. Full stop.

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"It's the economy, stupid"

We don’t need to agree on everything to work together. Rising costs, flooding, and failing infrastructure hit everyone—no party registration required. This isn’t complicated. It’s the economy. It’s the schools. It’s real life. Every time the other side tries to insert their outrage of the day, we need to refocus on the task ahead - a government and an economy that works for everyone, not just those able to afford to buy it.

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Perfect candidates don't exist - but functional ones do. 

Too often, Democrats turn into a circular firing squad—declaring a candidate “not progressive enough,” “not pure enough,” or “not perfect enough,” and then acting shocked when nothing changes. Perfection is not a governing strategy. It’s a purity test that helps no one but the status quo.

You don’t need a flawless hero to make progress. You need enough people moving in the same direction, doing the work, and sticking around when it gets uncomfortable. Progress isn’t made by eating our own. If you want to win, don't sit out another election. Your favorite candidate didn't make it through the Primary? Vote for the Democrat that did make it to November. Even if the final results are not in our favor, a significant enough turn out of Democrats will get noticed by those who get elected. They will be a lot more wary of pursuing far right wing agenda items and we'll all be better off because of it.