About Us

Welcome to the official website of the Harvard College Democrats, the largest partisan political organization at Harvard!

From events with top Democratic Party officials*, to campaign trips across the country, to weekly policy discussions, the Harvard Dems is the place to turn for political dialogue on campus.

This website is designed as a resource. If you’re looking for a place to start, subscribe to our weekly announcement list or our lively discussion list, Dems-talk on the home page. Next, try our “Get Involved” section, which has information on how to become a member. Also be sure to explore our calendar for updated information on all Harvard Dems events. Our blog, Dem Apples, is a great place to bounce opinions off one another.

Along with an extensive slate of programming, the Harvard Dems is also a tight-knit community of friends. Welcome to our community!

* A sampling of recent guests include: David Plouffe, Sen. John Kerry, Sen. John Edwards, Gov. Howard Dean, Gov. Jim Doyle Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Mark Warner, Rep. Rahm Emanuel, Rep. Barney Frank, Sen. Bob Graham, Sen. Chris Dodd, Sen. Tom Udall, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Gov. Bill Richardson, Gov. Timothy Kaine, and many more Members of Congress.

2012-2013 Board of the Harvard College Democrats:

President: Simon Thompson
Vice President: Hannah Phillips
Secretary: Powell Eddins
Campaigns Director: Daniel Ki
Treasurer: Santiago Pardo
Legislative Director: Jake Levin
Events Director: Louisa Carman
Membership Director: Maddie Conway
Service Director: Chanel Washington
Communications Director: Jacob Carrel

Harvard College Democrats Constitution

If you would like to download the most recent version of our constitution, please click here (pdf).