Last Saturday, the party held a great convention at Orem Junior High School. There were nearly 200 people there to enjoy speeches by Peter Corroon, Jim Matheson, Karen Hyer, and other candidates. A candidate video showcased our legislative candidates. The party has 13 individuals running for the state legislature - the Senate or the House. In addition, our two county commission candidates - Lane Henderson and Ted Barratt - spoke to the convention.
Prior to the general session, delegates gathered in their district meetings to meet with the local candidates and begin to organize for the fall campaign. This was an opportunity for candidates to get to know activists from their own districts and begin to build the party organization in each legislative district.
The press coverage of the convention accurately noted our assertion that we are the mainstream party of Utah County. Our convention featured mainstream candidates who don't adhere to some extremist ideology. Rather, they are local problem solvers who will represent their constituents and not some narrow party views like their opponents do.
The convention was a great kick-off for the fall campaign. We're energized to elect candidates this fall who will put common sense ahead of extremist ideology. If you weren't at the convention, you can still contact your candidate and get involved. Under "candidates" on this website, you will find information about the candidates. If there is no contact information there yet, call 356-0290 and ask for contact information for the candidate.
Come Join Us at the Utah County Democratic Party Convention
Utah County Democratic Party
Saturday, 03 April 2010
The county party will hold its annual convention on Saturday, April 17, at 9:00 am at Orem Junior High School (800 North and 600 W) in Orem. Registration begins at 8:30 am.
The keynote speaker will be Senator Pat Jones, Utah Senate Minority Leader. Other speakers will include Congressman Jim Matheson and Mayor Peter Corroon.
Our wonderful 2010 Democratic candidates will be featured at the convention.
Come and participate in the 2010 convention as we gear up for the 2010 election.
Utah County Democratic Party 2010 Spring Dinner
Utah County Democratic Party
Friday, 26 March 2010
The Utah County Democratic Party will host its Spring Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo. Former Utah Governor Olene Walker will be honored with the county party’s first annual Distinguished Service Award. The keynote speaker will be former Utah Senate Minority Leader Scott Howell.
A ticket to include a pre-dinner reception with former Gov. Walker from 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. in addition to the dinner will cost $100. The price of a ticket for just the dinner will be $75. Proceeds will go to a student campaign internship fund.
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.actblue.com/page/utcountyspring2010 or by contacting Will Matheson at
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or 801-356-0290.
Come to Our "Families First Rally" Wed., March 31st!
Utah County Democratic Party
Thursday, 25 March 2010
We'd like to shout out to everyone that Utah County Democrats, our platform and our candidates cherish and practice the same strong family values that our county is known for. Would you help us do that?
The Utah County Democratic Party invites you to join us at an important "Families First Rally" at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31st at the Orem Junior High School, 765 North 600 West. Bring your family (especially kids!), friends and neighbors regardless of political affiliation. We've invited the broadcast and print media. We need your support to get the message out!
A Great Year Ahead with a Large Slate of Excellent Candidates
Richard Davis
Monday, 22 March 2010
What an exciting year we have ahead! Sixteen Democratic candidates from Utah County will be on the November ballot. By contrast, there were 13 candidates in 2008. We have candidates running for the county commission, the state house, the state senate, and Congress. I am pleased that so many good people from Utah County have stepped forward to make a difference in county, state, and federal government.
These Utah County Democrats cover nearly every house district, every Senate district, both county commission seats up this year, and the 3rd District Congressional seat. We'll be running aggressive campaigns across the county. Let me introduce our county wide candidates.
Karen Hyer is running for the 3rd District Congressional seat currently held by Jason Chaffetz. Karen is a former rancher, business consultant, and university professor. She is not a career politician. She's a citizen who has become fed up with partisan gridlock and the antics of our current member of Congress. Unlike her opponent, she has the maturity and experience to be a member of Congress. She represents Utah County values of hard work (not showmanship), reasonableness (not extremism), bipartisanship (not shrill partisanship), and action (not rhetoric).
The caucus race is demonstrated in chapter 3 of Alice in Wonderland. I have, unfortunately, not had the opportunity to see the new movie production of the Lewis Carrol classic so I cannot say whether "caucuses" will get much popular recognition by movie-goers.
I have been trying to decide if Mr. Carrol's portrayal of the caucus race had any relevance to the caucuses that will be held all over Utah later this month. I decided there was a loose connection. It is that everybody wins. And what they win probably comes out of their own pocket!
I think we all understand that we are doing our patriotic duty by electing wise leaders who will represent us well in government. However, if you think you are doing your patriotic duty simply by voting in November, you are only partly right. Your participation in the caucus meetings is where democracy begins and where you have the greatest influence on public policy.
Last Saturday, the party held a great convention at Orem Junior High School. There were nearly 200 people there to enjoy speeches by Peter Corroon, Jim Matheson, Karen Hyer, and other candidates. A candidate video showcased our legislative candidates. The party has 13 individuals running for the state legislature - the Senate or the House. In addition, our two county commission candidates - Lane Henderson and Ted Barratt - spoke to the convention. 
The caucus race is demonstrated in 
