All New Jersey registered Democratic voters are welcome to join the PCDO. There are two membership types:
PCDO Membership (with full voting privileges)
Must be a currently registered Democrat residing in the Municipality of Princeton.
Please note: While your Zip Code may say "Princeton", this may not mean you live in the Municipality of Princeton. Please contact us if you're not sure.
Affiliate Membership (non-voting, fully participatory)
Must be currently registered Democrat in the State of New Jersey.
Dues are not required.
There are many important programs and and initiatives helping to promote Democratic ideals and foster community, which wouldn't be possible without contributions from the membership. Your donation will help ensure the PCDO can continue to deliver this vital and timely programming. Please make a contribution to the PCDO at a level meaningful to you.
Suggested contributions of $15 (or more) are very much welcome and appreciated.
Both PCDO Members and Affiliate Members are welcome to attend all forums and events, and take part in all activities and committee work. If you enjoy politics and good government, join the PCDO today. Membership carries no obligation to participate, and there are those who join simply to be kept in the loop on Democratic events and news, and register their support for the Democratic Party.
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Visit our committees page for more information.
Benefits
Monthly Membership Meetings
The PCDO has regular monthly meetings featuring a variety of speakers on local and national issues. General membership meetings are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors.
Social Events
We have a politics book club and several social events at which members come together to enjoy each other's company and mutual interests.
Candidate Forums
The PCDO is the largest one most respected community based Democratic organization in NJ. Democratic candidates at all levels find value in presenting their ideas and hearing from the PCDO membership. Candidate forums often include an opportunity for voting members to help endorse candidates, which helps increase visibility and attention on candidates who best share our collective values.
Activism and Engagement on Progressive Issues
Through our email list, we notify members of upcoming political events and volunteer opportunities. The PCDO brings community members together to work hard to elect Democrats, and also have fun! The PCDO holds election night celebrations and social events throughout the year.
The PCDO is the Democratic Club for Princeton, New Jersey.
We welcome and encourage all New Jersey Democrats to join us and and get involved.
Founded in 1965, we represent and advance the interests of the Democratic Party in Princeton and provide a forum for discussion of local questions relating to our local, state, and national government. We seek to elect Democrats for local municipal office in Princeton as well as in Mercer County, the State of New Jersey and the United States of America.
The PCDO has regular monthly meetings featuring a variety of speakers on local and national issues. We have several ad hoc committees, which may be formed by any member. We endorse candidates at all levels and host candidate forums before the primary election.
Through our email list, we notify members of upcoming political events and volunteer opportunities. For many years, we have hosted a volunteer headquarters for presidential candidates and anticipate doing so again for the next presidential election.
Voting membership privileges are available to any registered Democrat residing in Princeton. Affiliate Memberships are available to any registered Democrat in the State of New Jersey, and affiliate members may vote on matters of statewide or national import. Elected official (Ex-officio) Memberships are complimentary and offered by invitation to any elected Democrat serving in the State of New Jersey.
There is room for everyone at the PCDO—whether you plan to come to every meeting, or just want to stay informed on politics and government.
General membership meetings are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors.
Events
Contact us
Thank you for your interest in our Democratic organization. We welcome any questions or feedback you may have, so feel free to contact us anytime.