Democratic Party

Address: 430 South Capitol Street, South East

City: Washington

State: DC

Zip Code: 20003

Phone: 202-863-8000

Email Address: info@democrats.org

Date Founded: 1828

Website: https://democrats.org/

Number of Members: 7,553,000

History: 

The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, and the nation’s oldest existing political party. After the Civil War, the party dominated in the South due to its opposition to civil and political rights for African Americans. After a major shift in the 20th century, today’s Democrats are known for their association with a strong federal government and support for minority and women’s rights, environmental protection and progressive reforms.

Ideology:

One of the two main political parties in the United States. Founded in 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, the Democratic Party is the world’s oldest active political party. Although its platform has transformed many times over the years, today the core values of the Democratic Party align with liberal ideology.

Top Priorities:

• Expand jobs through economic reinvestment
• Improve access to affordable health care
• End wars in Iraq and Afghanistan