About Us

We are Democrats, Independents, and others in St. Joe County Michigan who believe in the Democratic Party ideals.

Our Mission

St. Joseph County Democrats work to build a sustainable, thriving rural community by electing leaders of integrity, protecting democracy, and advancing economic security, quality healthcare, and fundamental rights for every resident.

Core Values

Fight for a sustainable rural life with progressive values

Ensure government represents the people and that every voter can cast their vote with the confidence that it will be counted

Elect leaders with character, integrity, ability, and vision to create a better life for all residents of SJC

Promote policies and politicians that ensure every person in SJC has the freedom, economic security, and opportunity to thrive

Fight for policies that support workers and farmers, affordable childcare, paid family leave, and a livable wage

Fight for accessible, quality healthcare, and the protection for people, not politicians, to make their own medical decisions

Foster connections in our community

2025-2026 Elected Officials

Chairperson: Kathy Greaves
269-352-8907

1st Vice-chair: Ike Pangle

2nd Vice-chair: (Open)

Secretary: Ben Karle

Treasurer: Jim Carlson

2025-2026 Working Groups

Platform and Issues*
Chair- Jerry Nelson
Vice-Chair- {Kathy/Josh}

Communication and Message Management*
Chair- Dan Moyle
Vice-Chair- [Ike]

Candidate Recruitment and Support*
Chair- Rick Anderson
Vice-Chair- [Jim}

Party Building*
Chair- Becky Koetje
Vice-Chair- {Kathy}

Fund Raising*
Chair- Pat Conroy
Vice-Chair- [Jim]

Precinct Organization*
Chair- Carol Higgins
Vice-Chair- [Karen]

*Chair Position qualifies incumbent as member of SJCD Executive Committee