We are the Douglas County Democrats!
The Douglas County Democrats are committed to advancing Justice, Equity, and Freedom for all.
We are building a party with renewed vigor and commitment to engaging, supporting, and electing Democrats up and down the ballot.
Historic Achievements
-Awarded an electoral vote to Barack Obama in 2008 and Joe Biden in 2020
-Hold the majority on the Omaha City Council, Douglas County Commissioners, Omaha Public School Board of Education, and various Douglas County offices
-Elected the first bisexual person to the Nebraska State Legislature
-Elected the first 2 African-American women to the Nebraska State Legislature
-Elected the first transgender candidate in the state to the Ralston Board of Education
-Elected more women and people of color than any other county across Nebraska
Our organization is governed by rules and guidelines designed to create an environment of fairness, equity, and effectiveness. We encourage you to review our constitution and by-laws to learn more about how we organize ourselves.
Leadership Team
C.J. King
Chair
Karin Waggoner
Vice Chair
Wes Jensen
Secretary
Jay Ignowski
Treasurer
Jennifer Reyna
Latinx Representative
Jacob Carmichael
Diversity Representative
Michael Lee
African American Representative
Jane Jones
Volunteer Coordinator
Advisors
Brenda Council
Dee Austin
Chery Griffin
Kimira Snipes
Lanny Munson
Contact
402-558-5912
info@douglascountydems.com
7602 Pacific St. Ste. LL103
Omaha, NE 68114