The Herkimer County Democratic Platform

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY PROMOTES FREEDOM, JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.  FIGHTING FOR THESE IDEALS IS OUR PURPOSE AS A POLITICAL PARTY. 

What we hold dear:  EMPATHY, SERVICE, COMMUNITY, FREEDOM, PROSPERITY, EQUITY, TRUST, SECURITY, and DEMOCRACY.

Economics

We are STRONGER when we have an economy that works for EVERYONE

Education

A GOOD EDUCATION is a basic right for all, no matter where they live.

Healthcare

HEALTHCARE is a basic right, and not a privilege.

Equal Rights

WOMEN are entitled to EQUAL PAY for equal work

ALL PEOPLE are entitled to control their own decisions about their own medical care. 

WE ARE THE PARTY OF INCLUSION. DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH. WE BELIEVE that ‘ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATED EQUAL’ is a FUNDAMENTAL IDEAL.

Open Government

The VOTING RIGHTS ACT must be restored so that EVERYONES’ sacred right to vote is protected.

The purpose of GOVERNMENT is to protect our nation, defend our democracy, and to promote the well-being of each and every one of us.

Environmental understanding

CLIMATE DISRUPTION is REAL AND MUST BE ADDRESSED. IT THREATENS OUR LIVES, OUR HOMES, OUR ECONOMY, AND THE WELL-BEING OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.