Barry County Democratic Party

Change begins with you

The Barry County Democrats are reaching out to ALL area residents who believe that we need to return to reason and good governance at all levels of the political scene. Democrats invite you to join them to bring great ideas and strong partnerships to the table. We support family farms, affordable healthcare, rural broadband, clean energy, the Earned Income Tax Credit, livable wages, and public education. Democrats embrace the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and personalities that makes this country such an exquisite melting pot of humankind.

We will be actively supporting democrats running for office in Barry County, the state and national levels in the 2024 elections. All positions, all votes count! Even though our state elections were successful (we won House and Senate majorities!), we cannot rest. There are still Republicans determined to bend school and health department boards, township clerk offices, and many other offices, to force their agenda on the communities despite the popular will.

May 1, 2026

May Day Strong: NO WORK! NO SCHOOL! NO SHOPPING! - MI Barry County Indivisible

May 1, 2026

Join workers and everyday people across the country on Friday, May 1, who will say NO WORK! NO SCHOOL! NO SHOPPING!
How each of us decides to participate in this is up to us.
But we must acknowledge that our economic system is broken. It is rigged in favor of the wealthy and the big corporations.
No matter how hard people work, it is getting increasingly more difficult to live a decent quality life.
More and more of the economy's benefits float up to the top 1%.
From now through the midterm elections, we must keep this economic reality our main focus. Our government is not working for us. We need to take it back!
May Day Strong Rally at the Courthouse - MI Barry County Indivisible

May 1, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Barry County Courthouse, 220 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058, USA

Whether you participate in the boycotts of the day or not, join us at the Barry County Courthouse at 3:00 for a special-themed protest/rally.
You will have the opportunity to learn in greater detail how all of this economic inequality really works. More importantly, what YOU can do about it. Come on Friday, May 1, 3:00-4:30

May 2, 2026