Join us for a screening of Boycott — a powerful documentary exploring the intersection of free speech, democracy, and activism. Co-sponsored by the Bennington County Democrats and Bennington County Indivisible.

Bennington County Senators Seth Bongartz and Robert Plunkett will host Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark for a series of community events in Bennington County on Monday, October 27th. Community members are encouraged to attend any or all of the events: a round table discussion in Manchester and Arlington and an evening town hall in Shaftsbury. We encourage community members to bring their questions and concerns for Vermont Attorney General Clark and Vermont Senators Bongartz and Plunkett.

We’ll be celebrating the season, sharing information about local issues, and registering new voters. It’s a great chance to connect, ask questions, and meet neighbors who care about building a better Vermont. Not to mention our fantastic kid’s coloring contest!

On Friday, October 17th, the Vermont Democratic Party will be hosting its Autumn Harvest Celebration. Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta — one of the most dynamic young leaders in the Democratic Party — is coming to Vermont to join the event! 

Join us at the BennDems Committee Meeting for a special keynote by the incredible Amy Siskind - you won't want to miss it!

The Dorset  "Reorg" will be on September 30th at 9:30am at the Dorset Green.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Dorset and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Dorset Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Rupert  "Reorg" will be on September 26th at 6:00pm at the R.K. Kittay Public Library.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Rupert and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Rupert Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Sunderland  "Reorg" will be on September 17th at 5:30pm at the Sunderland Town Offices [TBC].

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Sunderland and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Sunderland Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Peru  "Reorg" will be on September 25th at 5:30pm at the Peru Town Center.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Peru and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Peru Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Bennington  "Reorg" will be on September 24th at 6:00pm at St. Peter’s Church.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Bennington and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Bennington Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Arlington "Reorg" will be on September 24th at 5:30pm at the Arlington Community House.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Arlington and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Arlington Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Winhall "Reorg" will be on September 23rd at 4:00pm at Winhall Bicentennial Park.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Winhall and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Winhall Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Pownal  "Reorg" will be on September 21st at 3pm at the Solomon Wright Public Library.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Pownal and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Pownal Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and two delegates and two alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Shaftsbury  "Reorg" will be on September 18th at 6pm at the Shaftsbury Town Offices.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Shaftsbury and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Shaftsbury Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Readsboro  "Reorg" will be on September 18th at 5:30pm at the Readsboro Community Library.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Readsboro and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Readsboro Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

The Manchester  "Reorg" will be on September 17th at 6:00pm at the Manchester Pool House.

We’ll convene a caucus to which anyone who is registered to vote in Manchester and is not caucusing with another political party is welcome. The caucus will elect the new Manchester Democratic Town Committee, which will then nominate and elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and delegates and alternates to the Bennington County Democratic Committee.

We'll be handwriting postcards to voters in districts across the country where their representative voted for the disastrous Republican budget bill. We'll let them know what their representative voted for, and urge them to hold their representative accountable for this action.

To RSVP and for more information, click here.

This fundraising event will be hosted by Bennington and Windham County Democratic Committees in Manchester at the beautiful Wilburton Inn on Sunday, July 6, beginning at 4:00 PM. We are pleased to welcome Democratic leaders from around the state, including Windham County native, Treasurer Mike Pieciak!

Members of the BCDC meet virtually for their monthly meeting.

Celebrate Northshire Pride 2025 with a powerful and unifying moment of visibility, love, and inclusion. This year’s celebration culminates in a bold show of support for the LGBTQIA+ community—and you’re invited to stand in the circle.

Join us in celebrating love, equity, and visibility at Bennington Pride 2025! This vibrant community event brings people together to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community—and this year, your locally elected officials will be proudly marching in solidarity.

Be ready to cheer and wave as the relay passes you. Be captured on 50501 Vermont’s live streaming video as they make our way north through the county.

Join the VDP at the 26th Annual Curtis-Hoff Awards on Friday, April 11th in Essex Junction!

Join members of Bennington County Indivisible in a peaceful protest of the Trump Administration on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12 noon to 1 pm. Meet up in downtown Bennington, Vermont at Four Corners on Main Street where routes 7 and 9 intersect.

Attorney General Clark and Treasurer Pieciak will join the Manchester community for a virtual town hall to discuss their offices’ work in the first few months of the new federal administration.

Join the members of the BCDC in person in Manchester or virtually for their monthly meeting. Special guests: TBA

A peaceful protest has been called for Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 4, from 12 to 1 pm at the Four Corners in Bennington. The spontaneous action is called by "50501," a nationwide grassroots movement to stand up for democracy with 50 protests in 50 states in one day. 

Members of the BCDC meet virtually for their monthly meeting.

The Manchester Democrats invite you to an afternoon of delicious food, meaningful conversations, and inspiring connections. Bring your favorite dish to share and your ideas for building a stronger, more united community. Together, we’ll discuss ways to support progress at the local, state, and national levels while enjoying a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Let’s start 2025 with hope, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future!