Chilton County Democratic Party

Meet Doug Jones At Peach Jam!
2026-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Clanton City Park, 510 Park Drive, Clanton, AL, 35045, United States
It’s about that time folks. Peach Jam Jubilee June 27th featuring Doug Jones! (Estimated time of arrival approximately 11:00 am).
Doug will spend a couple of hours in our community! Look for the Democratic Party of Chilton County exhibit booth (Booth #34). Arrive as early as possible to grab a T-shirt, yard sign and any other Doug Jones merchandise! We will be taking pictures, so PLEASE make sure you arrive early for a photo op. Most importantly, don’t miss your chance to meet him, ask him the tough questions, or give him a word of encouragement.

The Chilton County Democratic Party used to have the ear of the entire state of Alabama. What happened? Find out how and what you can do to bring the Democratic Party back to life in Alabama.
This election is more important than perhaps any state election we’ve seen in recent history.
This is our year. Now is our time to secure the FUTURE of Alabama. Why do you think Tommy Tuberville is trying so hard to stay on the ballot? He is being pushed by the National Republican MAGA Party and Donald Trump. Why? Because they realize how much of an impact it would be if they LOSE Alabama. It’s the domino effect.
Let’s get involved. For once, we need to see ALABAMA lead the charge to change this rigged game. We can. But we MUST want to change it. We all have seen just how far the elite majority party in Montgomery will go to rig the game. Even our own elected Secretary of State Wes Allen is in the fight against Alabama’s constitution.
SOUND FAMILIAR? IT’S IN THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION PLAYBOOK: PROJECT 2025.
Please Join us in welcoming Doug Jones to Chilton County on Saturday, June 27th between 11:00am and 1:00pm, and find out more!

ALABAMA HAS A CHAPTER OF THIS FOUNDATION. It’s called the Alabama Policy Institute. They write our policies. Not our politicians. If you can’t make it to see Doug Jones, please come to visit us. We have information you’ll want to have so that you can make an informed decision this November.

JOIN DOUG FOR ALABAMA!

July 2nd, 2026 General Meeting
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | AL
CHILTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY GENERAL MEETING
6 P.M.- 8 P.M., Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Chilton Democratic Party general meeting date has been changed from the 2nd Thursday of each month to the 1st Thursday. Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.

****** NEW LOCATION: ******
Great Commission Christian Center
407 2nd Avenue South, Clanton, Alabama
(for you locals – it’s the former Helen’s Place where the Chilton County Democratic Club held their meetings and events back in the 1990’s)
Full agenda to be announced, but we will be discussing opportunities to gear up and get out the vote for the critically important November 3rd 2026 Midterm Elections, volunteering to help with the campaign for the Democratic nominee for Governor, Doug Jones, discuss our recent presence at the 2026 Peach Jam Jubilee, and discuss opportunities to serve on Committees and other upcoming events of note. Come join us, and be a part of that process!
All are invited and welcome to attend, regardless of membership status.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 2nd at Great Commission Christian Center.

DMO Candidate Camp
2026-07-11 11:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event, United States
From Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO):
Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) is excited to announce our 2026 DMO Candidate Camp! 2026 DMO Candidate Camp is a free, one-day, 100% virtual training course that provides current and future candidates and campaign staffers the skills they need to execute successful campaigns at the local level. This training course is tailored towards Democratic candidates for local office and their staff, but all those interested in helping elect Democrats to local office are welcome to participate!
DMO has partnered with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for an action-packed day of campaign training. 2026 DMO Candidate Camp trainings will cover everything from fundraising to communications, organizing to data, and more! Whether you are considering a run for local office, or already on the campaign trail, our 2026 DMO Candidate Camp has something for you.

DMO just announced their 2026 2026 DMO Candidate Camp! 2026 DMO Candidate Camp is a free, one-day, 100% virtual training course that provides candidates and campaign staffers the skills they need to execute successful campaigns at the local level. This training course is tailored towards Democratic candidates for local office and their staff, but all those interested in helping elect Democrats to local office are welcome to participate!
2026 DMO Candidate Camp
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
DMO has partnered with the DNC to bring you an action-packed day of campaign training. DMO Candidate Camp trainings will cover everything from fundraising to communications, organizing to data, and more. Whether you are considering a run for local office or already on the campaign trail, our DMO Candidate Camp has something for you.
We can’t wait to see you at DMO Candidate Camp! Please direct any questions or press inquiries to political@nationaldmo.org.
REGISTER HERE, and join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for DMO Candidate Camp!
ABOUT DMO: Democratic Municipal Officials is a national organization representing current and future Mayors, City Council Members, Commissioners, School Board Members, and Special District Representatives across the United States who identify with the values of the Democratic Party.
As the official organization of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) representing local elected officials and candidates, DMO serves as the Democratic voice in local politics and the local voice within the Democratic Party. Our members are on the front lines of democracy, engaging directly with their communities and delivering results where the government meets people’s everyday lives.
DMO is building durable Democratic power from the ground up. With thousands of local elected officials, candidates, alumni, and partners in our national network, DMO is the fastest-growing organization within the Democratic Party and the largest coalition of Democratic municipal leaders in the country. Together, our members strengthen democratic institutions, defend local communities, and advance Democratic values in cities, towns, villages, townships, and boroughs nationwide.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE DMO WEBSITE

Autauga County Democratic Forum
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The North Highland Memorial Community Center, 779 Martin Luther King Drive, Prattville, AL, 36067, United States
The Autauga County Democratic Party cordially invites all interested parties to attend a very special Candidate Forum to be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22nd, at The North Highland Community Center located at 779 Martin Luther King Drive in Prattville, AL (36067). Meet the Democratic candidates running to represent us in U. S. House District 6 in The Special Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 and hear their vision for Autauga County and Alabama. Your voice matters and your vote helps to shape our future!

All are welcome, and all are invited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For more information, contact Autauga County Democratic Party Patrick Lucas at AutaugaDems@gmail.com
Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026
Ballotpedia.org Information Page:
Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026
Candidates:

Jacob Bouma-Sims
Official Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page

Ashtyn Kennedy
Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page

Maurice Mercer
Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page

Keith Pilkington
Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page
Click here to learn more about the Special Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Doug Jones Town Hall - Shelby County
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Shelby County Arts Center – Grande Hall, 105 W College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
About this event
Join us for a public Town Hall as Doug Jones comes to Shelby County to listen directly to community members and hear what’s on your mind.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or joining us from surrounding counties like Chilton, St. Clair, Talladega, or Bibb, your voice matters, and Doug wants to hear from you.
What to Expect:
Live Q&A: Attendees will be randomly selected to ask Doug direct questions on the issues, challenges, and ideas that matter most to you and your community.
Get Involved: Looking to make an impact? We will have volunteer tabling set up before and after the event where you can connect with the campaign team and sign up for upcoming opportunities.

August 6th, 2026 General Meeting
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Commission Christian Center, 407 2nd Avenue South, Clanton, AL, 35045, United States
CHILTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY GENERAL MEETING
6 P.M.- 8 P.M., Thursday, August 6th, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Chilton Democratic Party general meeting date has been changed from the 2nd Thursday of each month to the 1st Thursday. Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 6th 2026.

****** NEW LOCATION: ******
Great Commission Christian Center
407 2nd Avenue South, Clanton, Alabama
(for you locals – it’s the former Helen’s Place where the Chilton County Democratic Club held their meetings and events back in the 1990’s)
Full agenda to be announced, but we will be discussing opportunities to gear up and get out the vote for the critically important November 3rd 2026 Midterm Elections, volunteering to help with the campaign for the Democratic nominee for Governor, Doug Jones, discuss the upcoming August 11th Special Primary Election, and discuss opportunities to serve on Committees and other upcoming events of note. Come join us, and be a part of that process!
All are invited and welcome to attend, regardless of membership status.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 6th at Great Commission Christian Center.

August 11th Special Primary Election
2026-08-11 07:00 - 19:00 | AL
CALLING ALL DEMOCRATS!
Get ready, and mark your calendars! August 11 we go back to the polls. This will be the 3rd Primary election for Chilton County. If you didn’t vote previously PLEASE MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE. Exercise your right to vote. There are 4 democrats and 2 republicans running for District 6.
Got questions? We did too. We did some digging and found some answers at Alarise.org:.
1. What’s happening with special elections for Congress? Do I have to vote again?
Alabama is redoing primary elections for U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7. This means if you live in all of south Alabama and large parts of central Alabama, including most of metropolitan Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Dothan and the Black Belt, the votes cast in those U.S. House primary races on May 19 were voided. New special primary elections to select major party candidates are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11.
This new congressional map will go into effect for the special primary elections scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11:

Above: The new district lines for Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 will go into effect for the Aug. 11, 2026, special primaries and the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
2. Who will appear on the ballot for the congressional special primaries in August?
The special primary election will be to select the parties’ nominees for the November ballot. So it’s important to keep in mind that not every race will have a contested primary, even if the primary race has to be redone. If only one candidate from the party qualified for the race, there will be no special primary for that party.

Congressional District 6: Voters in Chilton County will have two candidates on the Aug. 11 Republican primary ballot: Case Dixon and incumbent U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer. This district’s voters will have four candidates on the Aug. 11 Democratic primary ballot: Jacob Bouma-Sims, Ashtyn Kennedy, Maurice Mercer and Keith Pilkington.

Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026
Ballotpedia.org Information Page:
Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026
Candidates:

Jacob Bouma-Sims
Official Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page

Ashtyn Kennedy
Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page

Maurice Mercer
Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page

Keith Pilkington
Campaign Website
Ballotpedia Profile Page
4. How does this impact the votes already cast in the May 11 primary elections?
The August special election will be a redo for only the four U.S. House races and two state Senate primary races mentioned above. Votes previously cast for candidates in those districts will be void, and any runoffs that were set to occur as a result of those primaries will not occur.
5. Why is this happening?
Republican leaders in Alabama are following the lead of President Trump and several Republican-controlled states by taking the unprecedented step of redistricting in the middle of an election cycle, redrawing maps to benefit Republican candidates. This was done in response to a Supreme Court decision, Louisiana v. Callais, issued on April 29, 2026. That 6-3 ruling changed the legal interpretation of the Voting Rights Act, removing some of the key legal protections in place to protect voting power for Black and Hispanic voters. Redistricting is another term for REDLINING.
Chris Pringle- R (Mobile) spoke out in Montgomery saying admitting that district 6 is a PURPLE district:
“They will retaliate, you do know that right? Gary Palmer is our most conservative member and they’ll replace him. Do you want to lose Gary Palmer?”
– Chris Pringle- original sponsor of 2023 map
Actions To Take:

Check AlabamaVotes.gov to make sure your voter registration and polling place information are correct.
Text or call 10 friends and family members and make sure they are registered to vote and understand what’s on the ballot this summer.

More information on the Alabama’s 6th Congressional District election, 2026 from Ballotpedia.org
Sample Ballot

Voting Rights Information
Election Protection: Know your Rights as a Voter
(From Vote.org)
Voting Rights Information
(From ACLU.org)
General Voting Information/Alabama
Alabama: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links
(From Vote.org)
Find Your Polling Place:
Polling Place Search

August 20th, 2026 General Meeting
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 503 2nd Ave S, Clanton, AL, 35045, United States
At the last General Meeting on August 6th, given the extreme importance of preparing for the critically important upcoming November 2026 Midterm Elections and getting the vote out, it was determined and decided that it is important to hold two general meetings a month, at least through the midterm elections.
With that in mind, we are pleased to announce that the next Chilton County Democratic Party Meeting will be held THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH AT 6 P.M.
NEW LOCATION FOR THE SECOND GENERAL MEETING WILL BE:
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

503 Second Avenue South (it is the church next to Great Commission Christian Center where we have been meeting)
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
