Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, visited Steubenville, Ohio in 1979. President Carter is the only sitting President to visit Jefferson County, Ohio.
In Coordination with the Ohio Democratic Party, the mission and principles of the Jefferson County Democratic Party are:
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We believe that the best government is one that is efficient, yet understanding - a government that is based not on systems or bureaucracies, but on people, ideas, and values. ​
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We believe there is no substitute for fair and equal representation and strong public representation and strong public participation in a government chosen by election.
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We believe that all Ohioans reap benefits when we, as a state, meet challenges together. We believe in the equality of all Ohio citizens and condemn any discrimination.
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We believe in a society that strengthens Ohio's families and protects our children.
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We believe in rights of all Ohioans to achieve economic security and find affordable housing, to seek good jobs at a livable wage, and protection for our workers in a growing, robust economy.
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We believe in a society that puts the health, safety, and prosperity of its citizens first, one that promotes excellence in education, choices in quality health care and a healthy environment for all Ohio citizens.
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We believe in a society that values community and protects all Ohio citizens from violence and crime.
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We believe in a society that respects our elders, who deserve the right to retire with the resources they need and have earned to support themselves in their golden years.
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And we believe in pursuing these ideals with honesty and integrity, with respect for the freedoms that we in Ohio are proud to call our own.
Eddie Abdalla, Chairperson
Chairman Abdalla was born and raised in Jefferson County, Ohio before departing to spend his entire adult life in Democratic Politics all throughout the United States, however always embodying the true nature of a "Jefferson County Democrat." Eddie first got "bit by the political bug" in 1976 when, at the age of 10, he helped stuff envelopes for Jimmy Carter's first Presidential Campaign. His father, John Abdalla, served the Jefferson County Democratic Party as Chairman for many years, laying one of the strongest foundations imaginable to which the modern-day Jefferson County Democratic Party now embodies. ​
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Returning to Jefferson County, Chairman Abdalla brings a wealth of knowledge like none other to the operations of our party, including the integration of technology, coalition-building to ensure that we are truly stronger together, and the knowledge that Jefferson County, Ohio has been and will always be advanced and thrives over the hard-work, dedication, and ideals of the Democratic Party.
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To contact Chairman Abdalla, you can send an e-mail to eddie@jeffersoncodems.com.
Chairman Abdalla with Ohio Governor Ted Strickland
Our Officers
Maureen Howard: Vice-Chairperson
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Kimberly McCalla: Secretary
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Wayne Butler: Treasurer
Your Representation
Voters in Ohio are represented to their respective political party by Central Committee Members of a respective Political Party that is based on voting precincts developed and maintained by the Jefferson County Board of Elections. Interested in connecting with your Central Committee Member? Use the tool below maintained by the Jefferson County Board of Elections to find out who your Central Committee Member is.
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Don't have a Central Committee Member for your precinct? We are always looking for strong Democrats in every precinct of Jefferson County to work towards our common goal of getting Democrats elected from the Presidency to Township Trustee. Reach out to our Chairman at eddie@jeffersoncodems.com for more information about getting involved.