Jefferson County Democrats will be active this summer as we appear at the following events
(booth locations and more details will be provided as we get closer).
Contact Us if you would like to volunteer to work any of these events:
Upcoming Events:
June 11-19: Brookville Laurel Festival
July 1-7: Punxsy Festival in the Park
July 16-23: Jefferson County Fair (Brookville)
August 11-13: ***Demstock 23*** Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Will require LOTs of help!
September 9: Picnic at Nick’s
What if .... 50 Democrats donated $20 per month... $1000 would go a long way in promoting candidates in an election.
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August 11-12, 2023. Jefferson County will be hosting “Demstock 23.” This is big news, as its the premier annual Democratic event in PA. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds is an excellent venue. There is a Demstock Committee that will do the majority of the planning & work, with input and support/workers from JeffDems needed. Contract with the Fairgrounds have been signed. John...
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Jefferson County Commissioner Candidate BROOKVILLE — Jeffrey Pisarcik is seeking re-election as the Democrat candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner in the upcoming election. Pisarcik is the son of the late Dennis and Donna Pisarcik, of Brockway. He resides in Sykesville with his wife Tammy and is the proud father of Jessica Poe, Ohio; and Kyle Pisarcik, Sykesville, and five grandchildren...
Jefferson County Commissioner Candidate PUNXSUTAWNEY: John Adduci of E. Union St., Punxsutawney, is seeking election as a Jefferson County Commissioner. His name will appear on the 2023 Democratic Primary Ballot. John, and his wife Beth, have resided and worked in Punxsutawney since 2005, and previous to that, resided and worked in Coudersport, Potter County, from 1988 – 2004. Thus...
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