Harford Democrats —
Working for the Common Good
The Harford County Democratic Central Committee promotes Democratic candidates, office holders and local issues in Harford County, Maryland. We accomplish this through registering voters, fundraising, organizing precincts and increasing public awareness. Our regularly scheduled meetings will be hybrid in person and virtual on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm.
Upcoming Events
HCDCC Seeks to Fill Vacancy for Female or Non-binary Member
The Harford County Democratic Central Committee (the Committee) is seeking a female or non-binary member to fill a vacancy on the Committee beginning on March 1, 2026 and continuing until the end of the current term in November 2026. The successful applicant must be a registered Democrat and a resident of Harford County. Applications consisting of a current resume and a statement of interest with a summary of political experience, are due on Wednesday February 11, 2026 and should be e-mailed to the Chair at chair@harforddemocrats.org, cc’ing the Secretary at secretary@harforddemocrats.org.
Local committee bylaws stipulate that the vacancy must be filled by a registered Democrat of either the same gender or by a non-binary applicant within 45 days of the date of the vacancy. Eligible candidates will receive invitations to in-person interviews with the full committee, which will be held at a special public meeting of the HCDCC on Wednesday, February 18, 2024 at 7 p.m. at a venue to be announced at a future date.
The Committee is seeking applicants with experience and interest in local political activities and campaigns (including persons with experience in localities other than Harford County), who are willing to help the Committee build the Democratic Party, organize Democratic voters, and ultimately get Democrats elected to public office in Harford County.
The current vacancy will be created by the departure of member Alicia Myers-Pope, who will be resigning due to her increased professional workload. The Committee is grateful for her excellent service to the Democratic Party of Harford County!
For further information please contact HCDCC Chair Henry Gibbons at chair@harforddemocrats.org or at 443-401-7041 or Secretary Rico Albacarys at secretary@harforddemocrats.org.
Interested in Running for Office?
There is no better time to run in Harford County! We’re looking for candidates for offices up and down the ballot. Tell us what you’re interested in running for here: https://tinyurl.com/5f7k53dz
Community Events
Training Opportunities:
- VAN and Field Operations – Thursday, Feb 5, 6-8 pm – Justin Butler, Party Affairs Coordinator for the Maryland Democratic Party, will be offering a free online session for Harford County Candidates for local and state offices. Register here to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WoqU4t_rSDqrfWAht-9A_g
- Online trainings on a broad variety of topics – from basic running for office to advanced training in communications, field operations, and strategy are available at www.traindemocrats.org
- Maryland Democratic Party offers numerous online resources for new candidates at www.contesteveryseatmd.com
Regular Party Meetings
The Committee meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, with the exception of July and December. The Harford Democratic Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next meetings will be held as follows:
- Wednesday, January 21 – Regular HCDCC Business Meeting – Edgewood Recreation and Community Center, 1980 Brookside Dr. Edgewood, MD 21040. 7 pm.
If you cannot attend an HCDCC meeting in-person, we invite you to join us on Zoom! Register here to receive a link to the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oEHDgyXkTLmWXhQRHZ0L1w
Latest News
Here’s the map of Maryland’s congressional districts. All of Harford County is in the first congressional district.
Neighborhood Organizing Training Video
Check out this video to learn how to organize your neighborhood!
Federal Employee Hatch Act Information
Federal employees: Think you can’t participate in your local party because of the Hatch Act? Think again! While the Hatch Act does prohibit certain activities — like fundraising for candidates — there are many opportunities to pitch in. You can still knock on doors, phone-bank, attend events, post on social media and donate to candidates. Just make sure you do it on your personal time. Check with your agency’s ethics officer for any restrictions that may be unique to your situation. The Federal Office of Legal Counsel provides broad guidelines here: Federal Employee Hatch Act Information.
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