UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE & TIME | EVENT & LOCATION |
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Anytime | Know What You Sign - View the Online Training on Ballot Petitions from the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country |
Ongoing / Sundays | Yoopers for Ukraine Bridge March. Every Sunday at 3 PM. More info on the Yoopers for Ukraine Facebook page. |
March 18 @ 6 PM | Potluck & Meet with S.O.S. candidate Suzanna Shkreli. RSVP here. |
March 18 @ 8 PM | Know Your Rights: Protest Rights and Safety Practices (for all No Kings Attendees) by SWIM (State Wide Indivisible Michigan) RSVP here. |
March 22 @ 7 PM | Keweenaw Against the Oligarchy Monthly Action Committee. Sign up for details. |
March 23 @ 6 PM | Data Center Info Session by MTU Students & Michigan United Action. Register for the session here. |
March 23 @ 6:30 PM | De-escalation Training for Protectors of Democracy by SWIM (StateWide Indivisible Michigan). RSVP here. |
March 24 @ 11:30 AM | Equal Pay Day with League of Women Voters - Copper Country at Michigan Tech. More info here. |
Events featured in our newsletter can also be found on the Events Calendar on the main page of our website.
IN MEMORIAM
As of this morning 13 US service members have died in the Trump War with Iran, including six who died in the tragic crash last week of a US air refueling tanker. This article from the Washington Post (no firewall) has the names and photos of the six. Please keep their families in your thoughts.
PARTY NEWS
POTLUCK & MEET WITH SUZANNA SHKRELI
Join the Houghton County Democrats tomorrow evening for a potluck social hour and a chance to meet with Secretary of State candidate Suzanna Shkreli.
Bring a dish to share if you can, or just stop in to hear from the candidate.
SPRING FLING TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026 @ 5 PM
BONFIRE GRILL, HOUGHTON
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HONORING MIKE LAHTI
At this year’s Spring Fling we honor Mike Lahti, whose years of service to our community is an inspiration. One way you can honor Mike’s legacy is by giving back to your community through serving as a Precinct Delegate. We’ve some great news for anyone considering becoming a Precinct Delegate.
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EASY FILING FOR PRECINCT DELEGATE
County Clerk Jennifer Kelly has confirmed that she will bring Precinct Delegate Affidavit of Identity forms to the Spring Fling. You can fill a form out right there. She’ll even notarize it for you personally at no charge! If you are unable to attend Spring Fling, you can bring the form to the Clerk’s Office in the Houghton County Building and ask for it to be notarized and submitted (also at no charge). You must complete the form by May 5. Thanks to Clerk Kelly for helping to make the first step in serving as Precinct Delegate much easier.
You can learn more about what it means to be a Precinct Delegate on our website.
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BUY ADS OR DONATE AUCTION ITEMS
Would you like to place an ad or memorial in this year’s Spring Fling program? New for 2026 — In addition to the printed program distributed to Spring Fling attendees we will also share a link to an online version of the program in our newsletter. That's a lot of eyes on your message! Quarter page ads start at just $25, half page is $50, or choose a full page ad for $100. Your ad helps cover the cost of providing the printed programs.
Or maybe you have an item or service you can donate for our Silent Auction fundraiser? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Events Committee Chair Nancy Verive at [email protected] to get the conversation started. THANK YOU!
Get your Spring Fling tickets online here - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hcdp-sf26. Defying inflation, our prices remain the same as last year!!
SUMMER EVENTS SCHEDULE & CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
It might not seem like it right now, but summer really isn’t that far off! (Let’s think positive thoughts okay?!!) That means it’s time to start planning for our annual HCDP summertime events. The full summer events calendar (as of now) is below.
As with everything we do, our summer events are staffed by volunteers, and we can always use more help! If youd like to help by marching in a parade or staffing a table at one of these events we’d love to hear from you. Please drop us a line at [email protected], or reach out directly to our Nancy Verive, our Events Committee Chair at [email protected].
Click the image to get a full page PDF you can print and share!
DID YOU KNOW…
…that you don’t have to let membership fees get in the way of you and becoming a member of the Houghton County Democrats? Membership in the Houghton County Dems comes automatically to county residents who become members of the Michigan Democratic Party.
Good news! For those who are feeling the pinch in the Trump economy, there is a no-cost option for becoming a member of the Michigan Dems. To take advantage of the no-cost option simply click the button below and fill out the form.
MDP 2026 LEGACY DINNER
State Party Chair Curtis Hertel and the Michigan Democratic Party invite you to join elected leaders from across the state for the 2026 Legacy Dinner: A Celebration of Governor Whitmer. The dinner will be held the evening before the MDP 2026 Endorsement Convention — April 18th at Huntington Place in Detroit. Doors open at 4:30 PM. Tickets are available through ActBlue - click the image above to get tickets.
MDP 2026 ENDORSEMENT CONVENTION
ALL MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE 2026 STATE ENDORSEMENT CONVENTION.
The 2026 Endorsement Convention for the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) will be held Sunday, April 19th at Huntington Place in Detroit. At the convention the state Party will endorse candidates to the November General Election in the following contests: Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Supreme Court, State Board of Education, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Wayne State University Board of Governors, and University of Michigan Board of Regents. The full MDP Call to Convention for the MDP 2026 Endorsement Convention can be found by clicking the image above.
CAMPAIGN NEWS
MAY SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE CHEDRICK GREENE NEEDS OUR SUPPORT
SUPPORT CHEDRICK GREENE IN MI 38TH STATE SENATE RACE
Chedrick Greene is a highly decorated U.S. Marine and Fire Captain with a 30 year career of putting citizens before self. Now, Chedrick is running for State Senate District 35 to make life more affordable and safe in mid-Michigan, and to protect our fundamental freedoms.
The Chedrick Greene campaign is going all out ahead of the May special election for the state Senate seat in the 35th District.We got word last week about the rally & canvass with Pete Buttigieg happening tomorrow. If you have friends or family in the Midland area who can help out, please share the word.
This open seat that will decide majority control of the state Senate, and it will take an all-out effort to win. Chedrick needs all of us in this fight now.
CHRIS MAPPS CAMPAIGN HOLDS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL SATURDAY
COMMUNITY NEWS
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Campaign events, educational events, organizing events. There is a lot going on this week! All held right here in Houghton County or available online. Check out the Upcoming Events at the top of the newsletter, also available anytime online at houghtoncountydems.org.
NO THRONES, NO CROWNS, NO KINGS
NO KINGS IN THE COPPER COUNTRY 3.0
Keweenaw Indivisible (KI) is the organizer of the local No Kings events.
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POTLUCK & POSTER PARTY TONIGHT - 6 TO 8 PM:
When: Tonight - Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 from 6–8 PM
Where: Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF), 604 Bridge St. in Houghton
What to bring: Bring a dish to share if you're able, or simply come enjoy a meal. Bring your creativity and poster ideas. We'll provide materials. You're welcome to bring markers or poster board, but please, no paint
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NO KINGS MOTOR MARCH MARCH 28 - MEET AT 11 AM
From Keweenaw Indivisible:
Join us for the Motor March! An awesome, accessible way to say NO KINGS in the Copper Country! Meet at the KUUF parking lot, 604 Bridge St. Houghton at 11:00 to decorate car windows and borrow car flags. Then drive with the flow of downtown traffic during the rally, extending the NO KINGS message beyond the immediate march area.
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NO KINGS IN THE COPPER COUNTRY 3.0 MARCH 28, NOON TO 2 PM
From Keweenaw Indivisible:
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
TUE MAR 17
The Laurium Village Council meets tonight at 6 PM in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. More info (including the GoTo Meeting link to attend virtually) can be found on the Village's web page.
The Calumet Village Council meets tonight at 6 PM in the Village Council Chambers. More information (including the Zoom link to attend virtually) can be found on the Village’s News & Events web page.
WED MAR 18
The Hancock City Council meets at 6 PM in the Hancock City Hall Council Chambers.
A FULL LISTING OF ALL LOCAL CITY, VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENTS, WITH CONTACT INFORMATION, AND (WHERE AVAILABLE) TIMING OF LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
SUBMIT A RESOLUTION
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