The Elections Branch of the Yale College Democrats is committed to working on local, state-wide, and national elections for candidates in general elections or uncontested primaries who we believe align with our organization’s progressive values.
Over the course of the spring semester, Elections Fellows volunteer with campaigns across the country that face competitive elections, working on donor research, press releases, op-ed writing, and more. Fellows receive education and training to become effective organizers for their campaigns and engage in direct action through phone banking and door-knocking, and mobilize during academic breaks to canvass on-the-ground for candidates in critical elections.
During Tuesday meetings, the Yale College Democrats learn about candidates from Elections Fellows, phone bank for campaigns, and write letters and send texts to eligible voters across the country to encourage voter turnout. Dems’ membership can really make a difference in these campaigns!
If you have any questions about our elections work, please contact our elections coordinator, Natalie Miller, at natalie.miller@yale.edu.