Where the biggest names discuss the biggest issues facing our communities,  our state and the nation.
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W2D's Mission is to provide programs that inform; to encourage women to be politically active; to endorse and support the candidates and issues which best reflect the principles of the Democratic Party.
Willamette Women Democrats (W2D) is a non-profit, civic organization that presents monthly programs featuring the most dynamic and influential political figures in the state as well as speakers representing organizations that reflect our progressive values. Although our focus is primarily on state and local issues, we also present programs with national implications, such as criminal justice reform, gun control, women's reproductive rights and climate change.
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Despite our name, our supporting members come from the entire Portland Metro area and include women and men. Everyone, regardless of political affiliation, is welcome to attend our timely and insightful programs.
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April 10th Program:
Addressing the urgent issues back home: Earl Blumenauer’s next big mission

W2D welcomes former Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who is returning home to Portland after 30 years in Washington, D.C. Before his election to Congress, he was elected to so many local boards and commissions he was called “the man who knows the most (about) how Portland works.” He will have a conversation with our audience about: Making our local governments work more effectively, (especially with the city of Portland’s new form of government); what things are working in suburban counties that Portland might adopt; and how can local and state governments adapt to the chaos and turmoil of the current presidential administration in D.C.?  Bring your questions for a lively exchange.

​The program will be held in person on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm at the Home Builder’s Association Conference Center in Lake Oswego.
Check out our latest programs:
  • March 2025: "Call to Action: Vote this May!"
  • Feb 2025: "Fixing Portland: the big challenge for a new City Council"
  • Jan 2025: "Oregon Legislative Agenda: The Big Ticket Items for 2025"
We are actively seeking contributions for 2025 candidates running for local
education board races on May 20, 2025. Your contributions make a difference in
our communities. Please show your support and donate today.
HELP US KEEP OREGON BLUE!
In addition to our programs, W2D has a PAC (political action committee) in
support of or in opposition to state (Oregon), county and local candidates and
ballot measures consistent with the mission of W2D.  ​
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In 2023, W2D contributed $1600 to candidates in critical local school board races.
All of our supported school board candidates won!​ We are hoping to make
contributions equal to or greater than that amount in this 2025 election cycle.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Lake Oswego School District 
Position 2: Neelam Gupta
Position 4: Katherine Lupton 

West Linn Wilsonville School District 
Position 1: Kara Clark  
Position 3: Kirsten Wyatt

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Beaverton School District 
Zone 1: Van Truong  
Zone 2: Karen Perez-Da Silva
Zone 4: Sunita Garg 
Zone 5: Syed Qasim 

Hillsboro School District
Position 1: Yessica Hardin-Mercado 
Position 2: Mark Watson
Position 3: Nancy Thomas 
Position 6: Katie Rhyne

Tigard-Tualatin 
Position 1: David Jaime
Position 3: Tristan Irvin
Position 5: Crystal Weston

Sherwood 
Position 2: Calli Ross 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Portland Community College 
Zone 1: Laurie Cremona-Wagner
Zone 4: Brandy Penner 
Zone 5: Dan Saltzman
Zone 7: Gina Sanchez Roletto

Portland Public Schools 
Zone 1: Christy Splitt
Zone 4: Rashelle Chase-Miller
Zone 5: Virginia La Forte
Zone 6: Stephanie Engelsman


​Check out our advocacy page to learn more and please--vote!
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​To learn how rank choice voting works, click the link above for a 4-minute video by Robert Reich.


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Our annual membership year began July 1, so we hope you will join
or renew your W2D supporting membership. Your annual dues of $50
fund our operating expenses, including allowing us to provide our
programs virtually.

In addition, as our membership grows, so does our political influence
throughout the region, enabling us to attract the great speakers you
have come to expect.
We can't do it without you!