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WHO ARE WE
We are the Derry Democratic Town Committee. Anyone registered as a Democrat in Derry New Hampshire is welcome to join us. We also welcome independents who supports our democratic values to participate in meetings and activities with the exception of voting on financial decisions and officers.
Officers of the Derry Democratic Town Committee are elected for 2 year terms in March of the odd numbered years.The current officers are:Beth Nelson, ChairBen Allen, Vice Chair Jim Marshall, TreasurerAngela Barston, Secretary
WHAT WE DO
We support Democratic candidates at the local, state and federal level with canvassing, phone calls, post card campaigns, letters to the editor, visibility events, community service events, sharing on social media and more.
We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm. We share information and have guest speakers to help stay informed and make plans. There is something for everyone to help with. Find what fits for you.

WHAT We BELIEVE

DEMOCRACY
We love America and our Constitution and reject authoritarianism, white supremacy, Christian nationalism and Project 2025. We support the balance of 3 co-equal branches of government and a free press holding them all accountable. We believe freedom of speech and the press and the right to peaceably assemble as guaranteed in the first Amendment are the foundations of our democracy along with free and fair elections.
Due Process and Immigration
We acknowledge that constitutional rights apply to any person in this country, citizen or not. The Constitution says “No person shall ... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”. If you do not have a chance to make your case, it does not matter if you are right or wrong, guilty or not guilty, citizen or not. This protects all of us. We do not support open borders. We support fair immigration policies and support enforcement against serious criminals. We do not support violent, masked federal agents using racial profiling to meet a quota.
Economic Issues
We support unions and workers’ rights to collectively negotiate for higher safety standards, better training, and fair wages and health benefits. We believe the minimum wage should be a living wage. Healthcare and housing costs need to be more affordable as well as groceries and childcare expenses. We do not support a NH income or broad-based sales tax, but we oppose the Republicans cutting taxes on the wealthy and large businesses which have taken tax dollars from our public schools and added to our local property tax burden. We need property tax relief.
EDUCATION
We oppose using our tax dollars to fund private and religious education. NH should fulfill its legal responsibilities to fund an adequate education in our public schools. We support our public schools and teachers and do not want them to be attacked or criminalized.
WOMEN's HEALTHCARE
Women's healthcare should remain safe and legal. We believe that personal reproductive decisions are between patients and their doctors and should not be legislated or controlled by the government!
EQUALITY
We believe that all human beings deserve personal freedom & liberty, and equal opportunities to pursue happiness regardless of race, religion, gender, sex, ability, income, or zip code.