Welcome to the Eaton County Democratic Party!
Call to County Convention
Please join the Eaton County Democratic Party Convention.
Date and Time: February 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location: IBEW 665, 5710 Ivan St, Lansing, MI 48917
The purpose of the County and District Conventions shall be to elect members and alternates to
the State Convention Committees and to consider resolutions to be forwarded to the State
Party. Please see Appendix A for the 2025 State Convention Committee Suggested Allocations.
Each Congressional District shall be entitled to two delegates (one male and one female or not
of the same gender identity) and two alternates (one male and one female or not of the same
gender identity) on each of the following convention committees: Rules, Resolutions, and
Credentials.
In order to be elected to a Convention Committee, a person must be a member of the Michigan
Democratic Party for at least thirty (30) days prior to Sunday, April 19, 2026, which is Friday,
March 20, 2026.
For those attending the Eaton County Convention you need to be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party to be eligible to vote at the County Convention.
Please see the complete rules for State and County Conventions here: Convention Information
MDP State Convention Transportation Information
In conjunction with Clinton Dems and Ingham Dems, ECDP is organizing a bus to take members to the convention in Detroit. The bus will be leaving from Lansing Mall at 7:30 AM and will cost $35.00. The return bus will leave Huntington Place at 6:00 PM and arrive at Lansing Mall at 7:37 PM. Details of bus to Convention
Eaton County Democratic Party Supports Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry in Charlotte is a critical resource for people in the community who are experiencing hardship, uncertainty, and hunger. Helping Hands provides groceries, everyday necessities, and connection to supportive organizations to help people rise above challenges. In 2025 Helping Hands distributed nearly 1 million pounds of food and personal care products to almost 9,000 households. Helping Hands is expanding their facility to serve ever increasing needs of the people in Charlotte and Eaton County.
A symbolic check was presented to Amanda Thompson, Executive Director by Joe Chin ECDP Second Vice Chair.
Become a Member of the Michigan Democratic Party
By becoming a MDP member, you automatically become a member of ECDP. Join at one of the grassroots levels or become a MDP member for free!
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ECDP Monthly Meetings
When: Third Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:00 PM for social time and food, 6:30 PM for business meeting.
Where: One North Kitchen & Bar, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing.
There is an option to attend via Zoom. Please sign up for our newsletter to receive details on meetings.