About
Of the People, For the People, By the People…
Eau Claire County is an important center of higher education, medical care, retailing, agriculture, and manufacturing. The Eau Claire County Democratic Party has a responsibility to work to influence public policy at local, state, and national levels to ensure freedom and economic opportunity for all citizens in order to reaffirm and ensure a government truly “of the people, by the people, and for the people”, we are committed to a democratic system in which citizens are empowered, participation is encouraged, and all votes are counted.
EAU CLAIRE County Democratic Party Elections will be held on December 18,2025 at the Holiday Gathering. Anyone interested in running for an office or At Large position, should contact Phil Swanhorst, Chair - chair@eauclairedemocrats.com
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - ALL ARE WELCOME
Executive Committee, First Wednesday, each month, 6:30pm, DRC
Management team, every Wednesday, 10 am, Zoom ONLY
For specific times of Committee Meetings, please go to the Calendar of Events.
Communications Team - on Zoom
Membership Committee - Zoom
Volunteer Committee - DRC | Zoom
Technology Committee -Zoom
Finance Committee - Zoom |DRC
Promotion and Visibility Team,
MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE DRC WHEN INDICATED. Zoom link request must be made 48 hours in advance. Email: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com to request link.
Leadership
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - ALL ARE WELCOME
Executive Committee, First Wednesday, each month, 6:30pm, DRC
Management team, every Wednesday, 10 am, Zoom ONLY
Check the Calendar for specific times of Committee Meetings.
Communications Team
Membership Committee
Volunteer Committee
Technology Committee
Finance Committee
Meetings are held on zoom unless indicated. Zoom link request must be made 48 hours in advance. Email: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com to request link.
2025 Executive Committee:
Phil Swanhorst - Chair
Gloria Hochstein - Vice Chair
Dan Shuda - Treasurer
Dylan Vangsness - Secretary
Linda Norton - At Large
Bonnie Fisher - At Large
Margetta Souder - At Large
Johanna Northcutt - At Large
Dana Wachs - At Large
Thomas Mosher - College Democrat Chair
Rollie Hicks - Member Emeritus
Management Team:
Kitty Rahl - Coordinator
Phil Swanhorst
Gloria Hochstein
Linda Norton
Patty Horecki
Margetta Souder