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55th Ward Democrats entered the 2026 General Election season with the goal of knocking every accessible (non-apartment) door of an active Democrat in Ward 55.  We believe we have been successful:  twenty-two individuals canvassed twenty-nine divisions in twenty-two days. Our ultimate goal is to improve voter turnout in Ward 55 among Democratic voters.  This may … Read more

It is cliche at this point to say that this country is at an inflection point. Still, that is where we are.  The country is up for grabs.  If you feel frustrated about what you can’t do, I get it.  It’s time to do something. There are multiple races with national implications.  Most Senate campaigns … Read more

There are funds for getting driveways re-paved across the city.  Funds are limited, and of course, there is paperwork involved.  Your driveway may qualify for re-paving if: Your driveway has real structural damage (craters, holes, crumbling pieces of cement) Your driveway has two points of egress (an entrance and an exit) Your driveway services five … Read more

55th Ward Democrats assembled a team of 16 canvassers (plus three friends) to canvass the Ward.  Our goal is to knock all Democratic doors at least once.  To date, we have canvassed twenty-six of the twenty-nine divisions, and of course, plans are in the works to finish up the other three. The response to our … Read more

Several years ago, when I became a committee person in Ward 55, I promised myself I would canvass my division six times per year. I knew that it might take some of the neighbors a bit of time to warm up to me, but I figured with sustained effort, even the most jaded of Democratic … Read more

I canvassed a division for Rob Gurtcheff today.  Different part of town from Ward 55.  And you know, I heard the exact same things — Government accountability and the price of gas. It’s a looooong way until November 3….

55th Ward Democrats have done quite a bit of canvassing this weekend.  Of course, I forgot to take pictures of the group effort — It was chaos in my kitchen where we were distributing lists, literature, and getting organized. We have knocked about half the ward.  We are knocking the doors of Democrats.  If we … Read more

We got rained out today, so my besties Veronica and Kathy came by to help put together canvassing packets.  We are well prepared to canvass all 29 divisions befor the election on November 3, 2026. As some have noted, there is nothing really contested in our neck of the woods.  Which begs the question (and … Read more

We recently hosted a meeting with Sean Kilkenny of Ward 64 and his committeepeople.  We had a multitude of elected officials show up — including Mayor Parker!  Here are a few photos!  

55th Ward Democrats is pleased to present the following endorsed candidates for election on  Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis – Push Button 101 Representative in Congress, Second District Rep. Brendan F. Boyle – Push Button 102 Senator in the General … Read more