Senator Obama becomes Democratic Nominee for US President
9/1/2008
Senator Barack Obama addressed 84,000 at the Democratic Convention in Denver and accepted his nomination to become the 44th President of the United Stats of America read more ...
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OBAMA CLINCHES NOMINATION - CLINTON ENDORSES
6/7/2008
Senator Obama secured the Democratic nomination and Senator Clinton endorsed him in his campaign to become President of the United States of America. read more ...
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Bucks Republicans on the Run
6/6/2008
Democrats in Bucks County have widened our voter registration lead following Pennsylvania's primary. Swing of more than 25,000 registrations in 2008 to date. read more ...
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Clinton Carries PA and Bucks County
4/23/2008
Senator Hillary Clinton Wins the Pennsylvania Primary and takes Bucks County by 25 Points read more ...
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Commissioner Marseglia Calls Out Rush Limbaugh
4/15/2008
Commissioner Diane Marseglia launched into the bombastic radio personality for his cynical attempt to undermine America's Democratic electoral process. As reported by the Huffington Post. read more ...
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DEMOCRATS OVERTAKE REPUBLICANS
4/8/2008
OFFICIAL BUCKS COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBERS AS OF APRIL 7TH -DEMOCRATS: 185,413 VS. REPUBLICANS: 181,941Read the local newspaper coverage read more ...
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DEMOCRATIC REGISTRATIONS OVERWHELM BOARD OF ELECTIONS
3/27/2008
In record numbers, residents of Bucks County have registered as Democrats. On Monday and Tuesday alone 9500 registration forms were submitted in anticipation of April's historic primary contest. Read the Intelligencer and Courier coverage. read more ...
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER
3/24/2008
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE - you must be a registered Democrat in PA to vote in the Democratic primary. read more ...
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VOTER REGISTRATION LOCATIONS
3/12/2008
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BCDC LAUNCHES COUNTYWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
3/7/2008
The Ides of March will not be good for local Republicans as the Bucks County Democratic Committee launches a county-wide registration effort capitalizing on the excitement of the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary. read more ...
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Local Victories Add Up Again
11/18/2007
Once again, municipal Democratic candidates performed well, with the party winning more than 60% of the races we ran in local elections county-wide. read more ...
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Victories and Thanks
11/8/2007
A thank you and a post election review of the magnificent progress achieved in this year's effort by so many of our municipal organizations across the county. read more ...
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Continued Democratic Strength
11/6/2007
Democrats came within 1500 votes of winning the commissioner majority and picked up municipal seats countywide. Read more from the Intelligencer. read more ...
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Commissioners Race - So Close
11/5/2007
Democrats came within a single percentage point of winning the majority of commissioner seats. Read the recap from the Intelligencer. read more ...
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County Seat is Democratic
11/4/2007
Doylestown Borough, the county seat, has a Democratic majority for the first time in history. Read more coverage from the Intelligencer. read more ...
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Control of Warminster Flips to Democrats
11/3/2007
The Republicans were turned out of office and Democrats gained the majority in Warminster Township. Read more coverage from the Intelligencer. read more ...
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Northampton Victories
11/2/2007
Democrats broke the Republican monopoly in Northampton with two Supervisor victories. Read more from the Courier Times. read more ...
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Lower Makefield Solidifies Democratic Majority
11/1/2007
Lower Makefield unseated another incumbent Republican Supervisor in favor of a Democrat. Read more from the Courier Times. read more ...
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VICTORY IS IN REACH - MARSEGLIA LEADS IN POLL, SANTARSIERO WITHIN MARGIN OF ERROR
9/4/2007
With Labor Day behind us the latest poll results have Democrats Diane Marseglia and Steve Santarsiero in position to win. read more ...
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SANTARSIERO & MARSEGLIA Clean Government Pledge
8/24/2007
Read the pledge made by the Democratic Commissioner to change the culture of politics in Bucks County and their commitment to appoint and promote individuals based on their competency to do their job rather than their political affiliations. read more ...
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READ THE DEON EMAIL - JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
8/17/2007
Read the email from GOP Executive Committee Member Deon as published by the Philadelphia Inquirer. read more ...
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INQUIRER REVEALS "MENACING" REPUBLICAN EMAIL
8/16/2007
A front page Philadelphia Inquirer article reveals a "menacing" Republican email concerning public employees, pay-to-play politics, and Republican attempts to hold on to power in the County Commissioner race. Be sure to follow the link to read the actual email in addition to the article read more ...
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Santarsiero/Marseglia Interns Wanted
7/19/2007
The Santarsiero/Marseglia campaign is now hiring campaign interns.For more information, email: ben@majority07.com read more ...
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BCDC GOLF OUTING - Monday, August 20th
7/10/2007
Support our County Candidates by joining the Bucks County Democratic Committee at our first Annual Golf Tournament. Please join us for golf or for the dinner in the evening and help the Democratic Team win in November. read more ...
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MURPHY INTERNS WANTED
7/9/2007
Congressman Patrick Murphy's office is preparing to select student interns for the fall. Interested students should contact Larry Glick at 215.348.1194 Ext 15. read more ...
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SANTARSIERO & MARSEGLIA TRIUMPH
5/16/2007
The Santarsiero/Marseglia Team won the Democratic Primary for the two county commissioner spots on November's ballot - read the Inquirer and Intelligencer reports on the victory. read more ...
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INTELLIGENCER ENDORSES SANTARSIERO/MARSEGLIA TEAM
5/13/2007
It's unanimous! The team of Steve Santarsiero and Diane Marseglia, running for the two County Commissioner spots on Tuesday's Democratic Primary ballot, have been officially endorsed by the Bucks County Democratic Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Bucks County Courier Times and now the Bucks County Intelligencer. read more ...
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COURIER TIMES ENDORSES SANTARSIERO/MARSEGLIA/ TEAM
5/9/2007
The Bucks County Courier Times joined the Bucks County Democratic Committee and the Philadelphia Inquirer today by enthusiastically endorsing Steve Santarsiero and Diane Marseglia for County Commissioners. read more ...
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INQUIRER ENDORSES SANTARSIERO/MARSEGLIA TEAM
5/3/2007
The Philadelphia Inquirer endorses the team comprised of Lower Makefield Supervisor Steve Santarsiero and Middletown Supervisor Diane Marseglia for Bucks County Commissioners. read more ...
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Commissioner Endorsements Certified SANTARSIERO & MARSEGLIA WIN
3/1/2007
The Credentials Committee has certified the endorsement vote for the two County Commissioner spots on May's Primary Election ballot. Lower Makefield Supervisor Steve Santarsiero was the top vote-getter followed closely by Middletown Supervisor Diane Marseglia. Both achieved sufficient vote totals to receive the BCDC's official endorsement. read more ...
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SANTARSIERO & MARSEGLIA TO LEAD 2007 ENDORSED SLATE
2/25/2007
Lower Makefield Supervisor Steve Santarsiero and Middletown Supervisor Diane Marseglia have received the endorsement of the Bucks County Democratic Committee for the two County Commissioner slots on this year's ballot. Endorsed Row Officers are Treasurer, Fred Viskovich; Coroner - Dr. Polly Beere; Clerk of Courts, Cynthia Philo; Register of Wills, Kathryn Boockvar. Gary Gilman has been endorsed for Judge of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. read more ...
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MURPHY CO-SPONSORS FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BILL
12/30/2006
Ending years of irresponsible borrow and spend policy by the Republican party, Congressman Patrick Murphy co-sponsored "PAYGO" legislation to require that the government fully fund its expenditures. read more ...
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MURPHY TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
12/29/2006
Patrick Murphy becomes Bucks County's representative in Congress and casts historic vote for America's first woman as Speaker of the House. read more ...
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2007 CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED TO RUN
11/25/2006
The Bucks County Democratic Committee is looking for a few good men and women to run for public office in 2007. Are you one of them? read more ...
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MURPHY THANKS VOTERS - FITZPATRICK CONCEDES
11/8/2006
After only a couple of hours of sleep following his electoral victory, congressman-elect Patrick Murphy was greeting early morning commuters with thanks while his opponent conceded the 8th district race. read more ...
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MURPHY WINS!!!
11/7/2006
PATRICK MURPHY WINS 8TH CONGRESSIONAL SEAT! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! read more ...
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KING, MELIO, and GALLOWAY win in PA HOUSE
11/6/2006
Bucks County Democrats added another State Representative to our caucus as Chris King ruled in the 142nd District. Tony Melio was re-elected and will soon enter his 20th year of service as a State Rep., and John Galloway won an open seat and will become the first resident of Levittown to serve in the House read more ...
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MURPHY LEADS FITZPATRICK IN LATEST POLL!
10/16/2006
8th Congressional District candidate Patrick Murphy now leads freshman Mike Fitzpatrick in the race for Congress by 44% to 40%. read more ...
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MURPHY OUTRAISES INCUMBENT BY 1/4 MILLION DOLLARS
10/15/2006
For the third reporting period in a row, Patrick Murphy has significantly outraised his incumbent opponent and 96% of Murphy's contributions have been for $250 or less. read more ...
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MURPHY DELIVERS NATIONAL RADIO ADDRESS
10/14/2006
The Democratic leadership tapped Patrick Murphy to deliver the response to President Bush's weekly radio address. read more ...
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SERPICO OFFERS CHANGE, MCILHINNEY "STAYS THE COURSE"
10/12/2006
In debate, State Senate candidate Chris Serpico challenged the corrupt status quo in Harrisburg while Chuck McIlhinney defended business as usual. read more ...
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THOUSANDS RALLY FOR PATRICK MURPHY AND PRESIDENT CLINTON
10/12/2006
President Bill Clinton came to Bristol PA to rally the electorate and praise Congressional candidate Patrick Murpy. read more ...
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CLINTON TO STUMP FOR MURPHY
10/8/2006
Former President Bill Clinton will host a rally in support of Patrick Murphy and the Democratic effort to regain control of the Congress. read more ...
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DEMS OUTREGISTER Rs IN BUCKS - AGAIN
10/7/2006
DEMS CONTINUE WINNING THE REGISTRATION BATTLE - 2000 new voters registered as Democrats since the Spring Primary read more ...
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8th District Race Within Margin of Error
9/21/2006
Poll shows Murphy within striking distance; Fitzpatrick issues “no comment.” read more ...
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Will Voters Show Up in 2006?
9/20/2006
Turn-out will determine Casey-Santorum race and control of the US Senate. read more ...
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Murphy Surging in Latest Polling
7/20/2006
Read The Hill's report on 8th Congressional candidate Patrick Murphy's surging poll strength. The race is closing and Murphy now actually leads Fitzpatrick when respondents learn more about him. read more ...
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PATRICK MURPHY OUT-RAISES FITZPATRICK AGAIN!
7/17/2006
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says it is going to pump more cash and support into efforts to defeat suburban Philadelphia Republican congressmen Curt Weldon and Mike Fitzpatrick. read more ...
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CORDISCO TEAM RE-ELECTED TO LEAD BCDC
6/10/2006
The BCDC held its re-organization meeting and is poised to build on recent electoral successes. read more ...
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Murphy Wins 8th
5/18/2006
Inquirer coverage of congressional race read more ...
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UNOFFICIAL BUCKS COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS
5/18/2006
Complete Board of Election online vote totals for every race countywide. read more ...
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Galloway Wins 140th
5/17/2006
Coverage from the Courier Times read more ...
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Serpico Wins 10th
5/17/2006
Intelligencer covers the PA Senate Race read more ...
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Opportunity Knocks
5/16/2006
Statewide Election Upsets open the door for reform read more ...
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Diamond Wins 31st
5/16/2006
Courier coverage read more ...
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Trimble Wins Write-In
5/16/2006
State Rep. candidate wins rematch against Watson. read more ...
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The record of Governor Ed Rendell
5/2/2006
As Governor, Ed Rendell has made incredible progress on the issues facing Pennsylvania and has tirelessly led the charge for unprecedented new investments in our children, our economy and our environment. read more ...
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Dems make progress in voter registration
4/13/2006
Democrats are continuing to chip away at the Republican voter registration edge in Bucks and Montgomery counties as the deadline nears to register to vote in May's primary. read more ...
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BCDC announces official endorsement results
3/10/2006
Rendell, Hoeffel, Murphy, Rosenthal, Lang and Albert endorsed. No endorsement in U.S. Senate race - Casey slips below vote threshold. read more ...
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Murphy gets nod for 8th District
3/4/2006
Courier Times and Intelligencer coverage of the BCDC endorsement meeting read more ...
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Preliminary Endorsement Results
3/4/2006
RENDELL - HOEFFEL - CASEY - MURPHY - LANG - ROSENTHAL - ALBERT read more ...
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ENDORSEMENT MEETING COVERAGE
3/4/2006
The Morning Call coverage of the BCDC Endorsement Meeting read more ...
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BCDC Bylaw Amendments Approved
3/3/2006
Amended Bylaws were overwhelmngly approved at the county committee endorsement meeting, eliminating secret ballots. read more ...
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Marseglia & Santarsiero lead 2007 Endorsed Slate
2/25/2006
Middlestown Supervisor Diane Marseglia and Lower Makefield Supervisor Steve Santarsiero have received the endorsement of the Bucks County Democratic Committee for the two County Commissioner slots on this year's ballot. Endorsed Row officers are: Tresurer, Fred Viskovich; Coroner, Dr. Polly Beere; Clerk of Courts, Cynthia Philo; and Register of Wills, Kathryn Boockvar read more ...
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Democrats prepare to Challenge for Courthouse
2/8/2006
Four Democratic candidates have stepped forward to try and take control of the county seat from the Republicans. read more ...
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BCDC Resolution Demands Paper Ballots
12/7/2005
The Executive Committee of the Bucks County Democratic Committee unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday Dec. 7th calling on our county commissioners and state legislators to protect the security of our vote through the purchase of voting systems that include paper ballots. read more ...
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Another county Republican politician changes parties
11/21/2005
Henry Rowan, chairman of the Buckingham Board of Supervisors, filed his paperwork to become a Democrat on election night. read more ...
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Democrats Win 119 races, lose 55
11/12/2005
Democrats beat Republicans in local contested elections by better than a 2-1 margin. read more ...
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Democrat Inroads in Local Results
11/9/2005
Philadelphia Inquirer coverage of Democratic progress in local elections. read more ...
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Democrats Making Inroads in Area
11/9/2005
Intelligencer coverage of 2005 municipal election victories. read more ...
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School Board Election Results
11/8/2005
Philadelphia Inquirer coverage of the school board victory in Bensalem and other results. read more ...
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COMPLETE ELECTION RESULTS
11/7/2005
Unofficial results from the 2005 Municipal Elections in Bucks County read more ...
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Bucks Democrats Up In Registrations
11/4/2005
Coverage in the Morning Call of the latest registration success by the Democratic Party in Bucks County. read more ...
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Intelligencer editorial: voting machines should have paper trail
9/25/2005
The Bucks County Intelligencer questioned the new voting machine process and the Coalition for Voter Integrity has launched a petition drive. read more ...
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New Deputy Chair
9/20/2005
Helene Ratner Appointed Deputy Chair of the Bucks County Democratic Committee read more ...
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HURRICANE RELIEF
9/1/2005
To help victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Bucks County Democratic Committee encourages all our members to donate directly to the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) or the charity of your own choice. read more ...
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BCDC PLATFORM APPROVED
8/28/2005
The Executive Committee of the Bucks County Democratic Committee has approved a county Democratic Party platform. read more ...
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PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
7/30/2005
Complete Election results from the May, 2005 Primary read more ...
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ENDORSEMENT MEETING DATE CHANGED
1/30/2005
ENDORSEMENT MEETING MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 4TH read more ...
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