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, when 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 we had more 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! Just 15 years ago this was absolutely not the case. Democrats were the minority party and it was only through the perseverance of local democrats and collective organizing that allowed for the democratic gains in local representation, whose leadership you now experience!

If you’ve been involved with us in the past or want to be part of the future (or both!) please contact us or fill out our volunteer form!

With over 20 thousand registered Democrats, Democratic leaders and Representatives are throughout Abington-Rockledge including:

  • Governor JOSH SHAPIRO!

  • Congressman Madeleine Dean

  • State Senator Art Haywood

  • Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder

  • Montgomery County Commissioner Neil 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.