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History of Kingwood Area Democrats
To understand what is special about the Kingwood Area Democrats Club, it is important to know that it thrives in VERY Republican territory. Going against the majority, this group of dedicated political activists won't accept that Democrats can't organize and make a difference. Originally there were two clubs -- The Forest Cove/Kingwood Democrats and The Humble Democrats. Both were hard working groups but fell into dormancy at different times.
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In 1994, Susan Gates got involved with the Humble Democrats club. She wanted to have a group like that in Kingwood, but discovered that, although there had been one, it hadn't met in two years. She called a meeting at her home and those seven formed the Kingwood Area Democrats.
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KAD began meeting monthly, raised money from garage sales and sponsored annual luncheons at the Kingwood Country Club. It published regular newsletters, originally produced by Anne Mullins and later by Jenni Strader and Lee Ann Hamilton. It was one of the first local clubs to do so. The Medellin family -- Toni, Stace and Sylvia -- became mainstays of KAD, doing everything from getting out the newsletter, maintaining the Club's important database to anything needed.
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Susan Gates stepped down as KAD President in 2003, and Senate District 4 Chair Charlene Tanner took the reins. Since 2003, Toni Medellin, Gary Binderim, Wil Williams, Egberto Willies, Kevin McManis, and Charlotte Reinemeyer have served as KAD presidents. In 2020, Ellie Porras assumed the club presidency.
The Club has been active in voter registrations and in local, state and national campaigns, and has been particularly supportive of KAD members who have chosen to run for public office. Continuing to grow, and with more than 100 members, the Kingwood Area Democrats has proven that, with work and organization, anything can happen. It is living proof of what Margaret Mead said so well, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
KAD is a non-profit organization. The organization does not endorse Primary candidates, but strongly works for the election of Democrats to all levels of government.
Helpful Resources
Political and Nonprofit Organizations
News and Opinion Sources
Harris County Democratic Party: harrisdemocrats.org
Texas Democrats: txdemocrats.org
Democratic Party: democrats.org
Swing Left Texas: swingleft.org/p/texas
Battleground Texas: battlegroundtexas.com
League of Women Voters, Texas: lwvtexas.org
Southern Poverty Law Center: splcenter.org
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Representative Democracy
Texas Democrats believe government exists to achieve together what we cannot achieve as individuals and that government must serve all people. A representative democracy is only truly representative if every single citizen is guaranteed the inalienable right to vote in fair and open elections.
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Equality and Freedom
Texas Democrats believe in equal opportunity and freedom for all human beings – no matter a person’s race, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic situation, or immigration status.
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Smart Government
Texas Democrats believe our economy must benefit all Texans; that robust public and higher education opportunities are critical for our future; and that the criminal justice system should treat all people fairly.
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A Healthy Texas
Texas Democrats believe healthcare is a right; that women’s rights are human rights; that we owe future generations a clean and healthy planet; and that a strong social safety net creates opportunity for all Americans.