About the Abington-Rockledge Democratic Committee
The Democratic Party has always been the party of the people, and it's people working together who get things done.
Becoming involved in Democratic politics is educational and fun. Working with other like-minded individuals toward the greater good is rewarding. We work at the polls on election day, we register voters, we work for candidates and manage other local committee work.
Here you'll find information on your local Democratic elected officials, committee persons, polling places, and all activities conducted by and related to the ARDC.
We encourage you to use this information to become more involved in the party as well as in the democratic process itself. The ARDC is always on the lookout for energetic, talented and committed individuals to run for School Board and other local positions, as well as those who would like to help them get elected.
Our meetings are held monthly, the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Brownstone at Sunrise Abington, 1867 Susquehanna Road, Abington. All registered Democratic Party members in Abington and Rockledge are invited and encouraged to attend. Our meeting consists of reports from our elected Democratic officials, candidates and committees. You will have the opportunity to meet and get to know these people. You will also have the opportunity to express your own ideas and concerns with them.
We also hold regular, affordable social events and networking opportunities. Funds raised are used to support our Democratic candidates and strengthen the Democratic party.
Please look at all our Democratic candidates in the campaigns section of this website or follow the links to learn more about Democratic elected officials and our party leaders.
ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL!
It is our hope that you will contact one of us for more information or discussion. You will receive a personal message or a message via e-mail, whichever you prefer.
We're glad you visited. Please feel free to contact us to let us know how this site can better serve your needs. Better yet, drop by a meeting of the ARDC and introduce yourself. Get to know us better - and let us get to know you!
Abington-Rockledge Democratic Party – 50 Years Strong!
The ARDC has committed to reaching out to all registered Democrats in the Abington-Rockledge area. As registered Abington/Rockledge Democratic voters, you are already members of the committee. As a part of that project, we also wanted to formalize the history of the party locally.
Recently, Patricia Conroy met with former ARDC Chair, Bill Cunnane (1968-70). Bill spoke of the struggle that it was to be a Democrat in this area and the fiery dedication the members needed (and they had it too) to overcome that struggle.
He also spoke of a day in 1960, a day apparently ignored by the local papers at the time. That was the day then presidential candidate John F. Kennedy visited Abington. Mr. Cunnane spoke of the pride, the thrill of having such a charismatic and great Democratic leader visit the area. It made me think of the visits recently by first presidential candidate, and then President Barack Obama.
With 50 years between the two visits what has changed and what has stayed the same? One major difference — registered Democrats are now the majority in the Abington-Rockledge area with a membership of over 22,000 voters!
The symmetry of the 50 year span renewed our drive to call on Democrats who have been involved in any capacity, candidates, committee persons, inside poll workers, and/or volunteers of all sorts, over the years to come out and tell their story. Recently, at our banquet, I officially announced our project to formalize the history of the Democratic party here in Abington-Rockledge, along with our commitment to reach out to all our members, which culminated in a 50 year reunion and members appreciation picnic this past August.
Going forward – we need everyone’s help! So, if you’ve been involved in the past or want to be part of the future (or both!) please contact us now!
The Democratic Party is the majority party in Abington – Come Join Us!
With over 20 thousand registered Democrats, Democratic leaders and Representatives are throughout Abington... from President Biden to:
Governor JOSH SHAPIRO!
Senator John Fetterman
Senator Bob Casey
Congressman Madeleine Dean
State Senator Art Haywood
Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder
Montgomery County Commissioner Niel Mahkija
State Representative Ben Sanchez
State Representative Nancy Guenst
All of the Montgomery County Row Officers
14 of 15 Abington Township Commissioners [Majority as of 2014!]
Both Constables
Both District Judges
All 9 of the Abington Township Board of School Directors
Tax collector
The Abington-Rockledge Democratic Committee invites you to join us as we spread our message and work for the values of the Democratic party.
The Democratic Party is the majority party in Abington!
Come Join Us!
ARDC Committee Officers:
MICHAEL BARBIERO, Chairperson / Area Leader
Victoria Fairburn, Vice-Chairperson
DAVID FLOYD, Treasurer
JOHN SPIEGELMAN, Corresponding Secretary
Christine Young-Gertz, Recording Secretary
, Committee Person Chair
KATE FOREST / MICHAEL BAUER, Inside Workers Chair
State Committee
Ayanna Laney-Martin
Matt Toomey
MCDC REPS
Emily Cooper
Linda Hee
Lori Schrieber
SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Committee Members / Polling Locations
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1-2 Deborah Glanzberg
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1-3 Betsy Coe
1-3 EdZetick
NEW 2-1Ryan Gaffney
2-1SteveJacobson
2-2RichardGreenstein
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2-3MarkWeiss
NEW 3-1CassandraLeisner
3-1Victoria Fairburn
3-2EricBrooke
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3-3Carla Batson
3-3JeannetteBrian
4-1HeatherDotchel
4-1Elizabeth Eisenhart
4-1 ACPTrinaGolphin
4-2MichaelBaurer
4-2RachelHartman
5-1Jean Murphy-Dixon
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5-2ShielaLaney
5-2AyannaMaritin
6-1Lois JeanOdabas
6-1 Emily Cooper
6-2PeterPritz
6-2FranEarly
7-1DavidFloyd
7-1JosephSilverstein
7-2 NEWJoanna Kallan
7-2 NEWStefanieClyman
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8-1NEWEdThurston
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8-2ThomasJeffcoat
8-2ElizabethBarnhart
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10-1LynnKeiner
10-1ChristineHoff
10-2SharonMItchell
NEW 10-2 Teresa Lundy
10-3KathyEmery
10-3ChristineYoung-Gertz
NEW11-1EricaBacich
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11-2LindaHee
11-2JohnSpiegelman
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12-1JoelHornikel
12-1NancyHornikel
12-2MarianneGassman
12-2KateForest
12-3LauraHanes
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13-1JennPurtell
13-1
13-2MichaelKolb
13-2
13-3TessEichenberger
13-3TamarKlaiman
14-1Tina McKenzieNew
14-1Thomas Schmidt
14-2Katie Newell
14-2PaulMamolou
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15-2 LeeMalkiel
15-2MarkHorwitz
ROCK MCNEW ROCKRachel Dennis
NEW ROCKGregoryLaw