Join the VDC as we work together to build a stronger city, promote progressive values, and create lasting positive change.

Your voice matters—come be part of the movement that shapes our future. Together, we can make a difference.

Meet the New VDC Vice Chair
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Statement Calling for Unity from Chair Becky Laughner and the VDC:

Words can be hard to find in grief, but we again echo the sentiments of our Congressman, Frank Mrvan, who said it best... ‘Political violence has absolutely no place in our discourse. Let us go forward with peace as a nation. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family.’

In the days that have followed Charlie Kirk's murder, we have seen a barrage of hatred, calls for civil war, racial slurs, and threats.

We understand that everyone processes grief differently. We condemn ALL calls for violence.

As the Chair of the VDC, I am focused on solutions and working together. I am committed to spreading truth, working together, and uniting a city that has much more in common than it may seem.

I have invited the Chair of the Republican Party to meet to provide answers to any questions, concerns, and most importantly, a path forward. I am confident they will accept this invitation. Our politics may differ, but our commitment to this City, our residents, and their safety remains firm.

We have no interest in perpetuating the finger-pointing or manipulating a tragedy.

In the meantime, we are including resources for those grieving and those who need someone to talk to: Porter-Starke Services | Mental Health Services

Together in solidarity and healing,

Chair of VDC Becky Laughner and the VDC Board

Meet Your Elected Valparaiso Democrats

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    Ellen Kapitan - President

    City Council At-Large

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    Emilie Hunt - Vice President

    City Council At-Large

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    Diana Reed

    City Council District 1

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    Robert "Bob" Cotton

    City Council District 2

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    Barbara Domer

    City Council District 3

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    Jesse Harper

    Center Township Trustee

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Upcoming Events

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    December Meeting

    Monday, December 15th — 6:00 PM

    Join us for our monthly committee meeting, where we plan for the future of the VDC and Valpo.

    Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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    January Meeting

    Monday, January 19th — 6:00 PM

    Join us for our monthly committee meeting, where we plan for the future of the VDC and Valpo.

    Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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    February Meeting

    Monday, February 16th — 6:00 PM

    Join us for our monthly committee meeting, where we plan for the future of the VDC and Valpo.

    Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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    March Meeting

    Monday, March 16th — 6:00 PM

    Join us for our monthly committee meeting, where we plan for the future of the VDC and Valpo.

    Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Become a vital part of our growing community at the Porter County Democrats and help us drive meaningful, progressive change throughout all of Porter County! Your voice matters—join us today!

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See our spirit through the moments, speeches, and events that show our vision for Valparaiso

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Two women standing outdoors at a political event, with a blue canopy tent behind them that reads 'Valparaiso Democratic Committee.' The woman on the left is dressed as a witch, wearing a tall black hat and holding a bundle of pens, and the woman on t
People gathered outdoors at a fall festival with a blue tent labeled 'Valparaiso'. Children in costume and the crowd are near a street lined with brick buildings, trees with autumn leaves, and flower planters.
A woman wearing a black witch hat with feathers, smiling at a Halloween event while holding a box of candy and a container filled with candies.
A woman speaking into a microphone outdoors with a man seated behind her. The woman is wearing a plaid jacket and the man is seated near a table with electronic equipment, with trees and a sports field in the background.
Two women sitting on a wooden bench in a park with fallen leaves, smiling at the camera. One wears sunglasses and a white T-shirt with campaign text, the other has a name tag and holds a notebook and pen.
Woman smiling, wearing a pink hat with a patriotic pin, white feather boa, and turquoise t-shirt, sitting at a table outdoors during a gathering or event.
A woman sitting at a marble countertop signing a paper, with a small American flag on a stand in front of her, in a room decorated with a snowflake ornament hanging from the ceiling.
Three people standing under a blue canopy tent that reads 'Valparaiso Democratic Committee,' with a table displaying balloons, a gift bag, and other items, set up outdoors on a grassy area.
Two women smiling at a Halloween-themed event outdoors, standing in front of a blue tent with the word 'Valparaiso' on it. One woman wears a witch hat with a veil, and the other wears a gray cap. The woman with the witch hat holds a pumpkin-shaped co
A colorful sign in a shop window that says, "ALL ARE WELCOME HERE" with a white heart symbol. The sign has diagonal rainbow stripes in the background.
Four people standing outdoors near a pavilion holding a large political campaign sign. The sign supports Jesse Harper for Center Township Board and features other candidates. The scene is set in a park-like area with trees and a grass field in the ba
Collection of political campaign signs on a lawn near a blue house with stairs, surrounded by fallen leaves on a sidewalk.
Outdoor Christmas scene at night with large decorated Christmas tree and illuminated trees wrapped in red and green lights. People are viewing ice sculptures behind a metal barrier, with a sign in the foreground advertising ice sculpture displays by
Three people standing on grass at an outdoor event with a blue tent in the background. The woman on the left is wearing a pink striped shirt, jeans, and a gray cap, holding a red bowl. The woman in the middle is dressed as a witch with a purple hat,
Man giving a presentation to a seated audience in a dimly lit restaurant or cafe with wooden floors and various signs and decorations on the walls.
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Three people standing outdoors, two women and one man, at a political or community event. The woman on the left wears a navy blue shirt that says 'Thank MRVAN for Congress' and white shorts. The man in the middle wears a light blue button-up shirt an
A woman with a mask holding a sign for Mrvan for Congress near a pickup truck with Democratic signs, waving to a crowd during a parade or rally in front of a government building.
People gathered at a park during fall, with two women posing for a photo in the foreground, children playing, and a man eating a plate of food in the background.
A man speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event, with people sitting in front of him. The background shows trees with autumn foliage.
Woman smiling and holding a European Union flag outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and other people in the background.
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