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Welcome one and all to the Umatilla County Democratic Party, a proud affiliate of the Democratic Party of Oregon. The Umatilla County Democrats are a very inclusive group who are open to all individuals who have an interest in the political process and are interested in discussing and promoting policies that lead to a better life for all Americans. The Umatilla County Democrats are also committed to recruiting and promoting candidates for public office that exhibit good character and have a sincere interest in working on behalf of their constituents when elected. Our group meets monthly and we welcome you to join us as we plan for the future of our party as it relates to the community that we serve, discuss political issues and have a few laughs. For the latest on what we’re up to, check out our News and Events page.

We meet on the second Monday of every month via Zoom; please email us for details. You can send donations with the check made out to Umatilla County Democratic Party then mail it to Umatilla Democratic Party, P.O. Box 284, Pendleton OR 97801. Donations can also be made to the local party at ActBlue.com.

  • Umatilla County Party chair, Mark Petersen
  • Getting out the vote prior to the Georgia special election
  • Watching Biden-Trump debate analysis
  • Marching in the Pendleton Fourth of July parade
  • Agricultural diversity our area runs the gamut from wheat harvesting…
  • …to lavender cultivation

Your Democratic Representation in D.C.

Sen Jeff Merkley

Sen Ron Wyden

Join Umatilla County Democratic Party meetings via Zoom!

    Contact Us: umatillademocrats@gmail.com

    • Mark Petersen & David Garcia, Co-Chairs
    • Catherine York, Vice Chair
    • Sue Petersen, Secretary
    • Gerri Bohm, Treasurer

    What’s Happening

     

    Current Events

    This Jim Acosta Special is streaming live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4nwIdacO0g
    Three of the Democratic Candidates for Oregon’s Second Congressional District have released statements on Trump’s attack on Venezuela & removal of their president Nicolas Maduro. They are Patty Snow, Dawn Rasmussen & Rebecca Mueller. Current Second Congressional District Oregon Republican MAGA extremist Representative Cliff Bentz totally supports every action of Donald Trump. That makes Bentz a danger to every Oregonian.
    One of these 4 Democrats can defeat Trump supporting MAGA extremist Cliff Bentz next November. The 2026 Second Congressional District Campaign starts now with the primary campaign.
    Oregon deserves better than MAGA Cliff Bentz. We can elect better next November.
    A compilation of photos highlighting the gathering of progressive people & others who came together in Hermiston, Oregon to declare that they do not want donald trump to be a king or a dictator. Americans have been against fascism to 250 years & around 150 people gathered on Saturday to make that declaration in public. The gathering had folks ranging in age from grade schoolers to a 94 year old grandmother. Some of the folks wore costumes including the ever popular frog costume. A couple people provided music on each side of the street adding to the festive atmosphere. It was a chance for folks to meet people with similar interests & exchange their experiences. There were people from Hermiston, Umatilla & Irrigon. Some wanted to find out how they could get involved to create a positive & strong Second Congressional District in the coming year.
    Hermiston, Oregon took part in the No Kings movement on Saturday, October 18, 2025. It’s estimated that around 150 people took part in the public display against the actions of Donald Trump. There were people of all ages from grade schoolers to a 94 year grandmother. A number of rally goers showed up in costume adding to the positive fun vibe.
    This map is based on nokings.org for the Pendleton Oregon No Kings gathering on Saturday October 18, 2025
    This map is based on nokings.org for the Hermiston, Oregon No Kings gathering on Saturday October 18, 2025
    MAGAt representative cliff bentz hasn’t done anything for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District during the shut down. This chart from the New York Times shows that. Most cuts target Democratic districts but this cut to Oregon is over a third of the $750M of cuts in republican districts across the nation.
    Umatilla County Democrats Book Club is Tuesday October 14, 2025!
    Make your voice heard on Saturday October 18, 2025.
    Here is a list of Daily Democratic & Progressive Podcasters & Streamers on YouTube. I’m still working on the list but these are free to view with no membership required. In some cases like Don Lemon there may be several shows a day. Type these in the YouTube search bar to access.
    Here is a list of Weekly Democratic & Progressive Podcasters & Streamers on YouTube. I’m still working on the list but these are free to view with no membership required. The weekly programs are often specialized like Shrinking Trump analyzes trump’s psychopathy & sociopathy. Others look at the legal issues surrounding trump’s actions. Type these in the YouTube search bar to access.
    America is going downhill under donald trump.
    Umatilla County Democrats Book Club at Brett’s Books in Pendleton Tuesday August 19, 2025 7PM. Bring a folding chair.
    No Kings Saturday – June 14, 2025
    Because of MAGA garbage like Oregon 2nd Congressional Representative cliff bentz this is America’s future. The goal of trump & his MAGAts is to destroy Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. Plus cutting the VA medical system. The video is from Progress Action Fund.
    Umatilla County Democrats Book Club meeting for April is coming up. The book is ‘The Fifth Risk’ by Michael Lewis. Meeting is Tuesday April 1st 7PM at Brett’s Books in Pendleton.
    Democrats are Stronger Together against the Republican extremism of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Cliff Bentz & all the MAGAts.
    This has been bouncing around social media the last couple days. It is true because Volodymyr Zelensky has faced bullying dictators before.
    Oregon Representative cliff bentz is a complete trump MAGAt. bentz wants tax cuts for billionaires plus ending Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. bentz will destroy education, VA, NOAA, FDIC, NHTSA, EPA, Postal Service, Head Start, unions, Civil Rights, Women’s Rights & more.

    Links

    From The Confederated Umatilla Journal: CTUIR’s Sams honored, thankful after historic confirmation for National Park Service Linposition https://cuj.ctuir.org/2021/11/4690/