Michigan’s Third Congressional District Democrats

An Opportunity not to be Missed! Please tell the young people in your lives about this great opportunity to serve with Congresswoman Hillary Scholten. Every summer, Team Scholten partners up with Democracy Summer, a program designed to train and empower the next generation of political leaders. It is a seven-week, part-time, paid internship for students ages 16 and up. It runs from June 22 - August 7.

Founded by Congressman Jamie Raskin and backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democracy Summer engages high school and college-aged young people in state-of-the-art tactics in voter registration, canvassing and digital political organizing. Through on-line seminars with leading historians, law professors, political organizers and union and elected leaders, it provides an intensive education in the historical struggle for democratic freedom and essential lessons for effective political leadership today. The deadline for applications is Sunday, May 31.

For more about Democracy Summer:
https://jamieraskin.com/democracy-summer/
To Apply to work with the Scholten Campaign:
https://democracy-summer.breezy.hr/p/e0d5f279bf0a-rep-hillary-scholten-mi-03

Scholten's team is looking forward to working with this group of young people from the newly opened Scholten for Congress campaign office on Grand Rapid's west side. Some virtual internships are also available. They'll provide guidance as the interns expand their leadership skills, while meeting key individuals in this and other campaigns.

Again, please think about who in your orbit may be interested, and have them act now!

It is so important in these unsure times to give what we can to Democratic Campaigns and committees that will be a part of the solution!
Early donations are so important; don’t wait until summer or fall.

Donations to state legislative races, which rely on volunteer staff, pays for yard signs, texting, email messaging, boosting social media posts, ads on online platforms and radio, mailers and flyers, billboards, etc.

For statewide races, your donation pays for TV ad time and streaming service ads as well.

Count on your money supporting union labor and fair wages for printers and designers, when you give to Democrats.

So, Google your area candidates and give!

Oh, and MI3CD needs a bit of cash. Only enough to cover our website, email messaging, and meeting costs. Help us out if you have already helped at least one candidate out. Click below:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mi3cd-email

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Largest ever Convention, then MDP announces...

Recruit a Young Friend or Family Member to Work with US Rep Hillary Scholten and Be the Change!

US Rep Scholten's Democracy Summer internship application is still open! We are working hard to recruit 50 interns this year. Click the link below for more information and to apply.
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The Democracy Summer project seeks to bring about political change in America by training and deploying the next generation of Democratic organizers and leaders to win elections at every level.

The program will run from Monday, June 22, 2026 to Friday, August 7, 2026. Fellows will commit to approximately 4 hours a week of virtual seminars, discussions and workshops, and an additional 10-15 hours a week of in-person organizing with the Scholten for Congress campaign – including knocking doors, fundraising, and organizing events across the district. Our application deadline is Friday, May 8th.

There is a virtual option for someone living outside this area. Help recruit the next generation of Dems!

MDP Chair Curtis Hertel stated “Congratulations to each of the endorsed candidates on their victories. ​​As we now come together as one party, I look forward to working with each of the endorsed candidates as we fight to lower costs for working families and stand up against the Trump administration.

“I’d also like to extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation to every candidate who ran for office. Michigan Democrats are truly proud to have such a deep bench of leaders to choose from, and we’re grateful to each candidate for their service to our party.”

“Looking ahead, ​​Michigan Democrats are fired up and ready to win up and down the ballot this November.”

Endorsed at the largest Dem Convention ever held...
Garlin Gilchrist for Secretary of State

Eli Savit for Attorney General

Megan Cavanagh and Noah Hood for Supreme Court

Judith Pritchett and Tiffany Tilley for State Board of Education

Kelly Tebay Zemke and Brianna Scott for Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Shereef Akeel and Richard Mack for Wayne State University Board of Governors

Paul Brown and Amir Makled for University of Michigan Board of Regents

Four Chairs: rested, inspired, and ready to serve in this big election year! Donna Pennington, Chair of MI3CD, Susan Fabrick, Chair of Muskegon Dems, Larry Jackson, Chair of Ottawa Dems, and Kim Gates, Chair of Kent Dems.

Congratulations to Susan Fabrick, currently Muskegon Dems Chair, and Gary Stark, currently Kent Dems and MI3CD Vice Chair, our MI3CD Legacy award winners...for their volunteer contributions to the Democratic Party and related causes. Giving the awards is Curtis Hertel, MDP Chair, at the annual Legacy Dinner held in Detroit on April 18 on the eve of the MDP Convention.

With the help of JD Vance...

When you support your County Party, you support candidates, voter education and registration, community engagement, and more! For tickets to the Muskegon County Democratic Party’s May 1st spring fundraiser gala.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/muskegongala2026

The Michigan Democratic Party’s annual Legacy Dinner takes place on April 18th, the evening before the MDP Endorsement Convention. Andy Beshear. Governor of Kentucky, is special guest.
Tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mdplegacy2026

Convention Details:
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