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The YDA is a national organization with 42
chartered states, 780 local chapters, and 43,000 members.
Membership is open people between the ages of 14 to 35, and
includes both high school and college students, young workers,
young elected officials, and young families.
The mission of the Young Democrats is to increase
the participation of young people in the Democratic Party.
Based on this simple mission statement, the Young Democrats
of Connecticut have begun working toward the following goals:
- Assist Young Democratic candidates for
Congress, Constitutional Offices, Gubernatorial, the
Connecticut General Assembly and other elected positions
- Provide Financial Assistance to Young Candidates
- Provide
training and support.
- Promote Young Democrats to get involved
in politics through all elected offices, boards and commission,
and campaign management
- Sponsor candidate debates
- Build strong local chapters
- Participate in community service projects
- Host fundraisers in addition to networking
and social events
We look forward to working with you,
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Lon
Seidman
CT YD Co-President
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Kerry
Szeps
CT YD Co-President |
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Stephanie
Sanchez has a history of serving in elective office.
Most
recently, she lead a tough campaign against Congressman Christopher
Shays in the 4th Congressional District, resulting
in Shays'
closest election ever. She was the youngest woman elected
to the Representative Town Meeting in Greenwich and
then served
as the Selectwoman. She was raised in Greenwich, graduated
from Phillips Academy Andover and Brown University.
She is currently attending Harvard's Kennedy School
for Politics. |
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Carl
Horton has led a successful career in both business
and community
service. After graduating from Yale University and Harvard
Business School, he worked in management consulting
and specialty
apparel. Carl is the father of 2 beautiful girls and husband
to Kris Horton. He is currently working at American
Express and is the CEO of Horton
Silva Limosine.
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We need your support to rebuild
the foundation of this great organization. The following are
just a few ways in which you could assist us:
- provide names of prospective
members and leadership candidates
- participate in our events,
workshops and seminars
- provide opportunities
to work on your campaign and legislative staffs
- assist in fundraising
- join
now
Thank you in advance for
your support and assistance.
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