Grand Traverse Democratic Party

05/30/2026

This event is run by the candidate and his supporters, not Grand Traverse Democrats. We inform our followers of candidate events of interest.

Working Class Q&A with Kyle Blomquist
Friday, June 12 @ 6pm
Right Brain Brewery225 E. 16th Street, TC, MI (in the actual brewery, not the bar)

Presented by Leif Kolt & Nate SchwarzFree. No RSVP required.
An independent group of citizens is taking the electoral process into their own hands and bringing Kyle Blomquist to Traverse City for a no-frills, no BS Q&A.

Whether you're a supporter, Kyle-curious, or have no clue about him, this is your chance to hear directly from this candidate for MI-01 Rep (to take Crawfish Jack Bergman's seat.)

No talking heads. No filter. No script. Just your questions and real answers.

05/28/2026

Traverse City, we're coming your way! Join Mallory on Saturday, May 30th, for some good conversation and even better beer! Doors open at 5:30 PM.

05/13/2026

Call to Special Convention due to the resignations of Chair and Vice Chair. The Special Convention is May 20 at 5:30pm in Room 101 at the NMC Great Lakes Campus. You must be a member of the GT Dems and MDP by the time of the convention. Please see a message from our outgoing Chair below, and look in the comments for the full Call to Convention.

Message from Trenton Lee:

Members of the Grand Traverse Democrats,

True leadership is not just knowing when to step up. It is also knowing when to step away.

Over the past eight months, my husband and I have become legal guardians to three incredible children, and that responsibility has changed my perspective on time, energy, and where I am most needed. As my life has become filled with a lot more stinky diapers, baseball games, and music lessons, the amount of time and energy I have to dedicate to this role is not enough to get this organization through the important midterm election season. The role of Chair of the Grand Traverse Democratic Party deserves someone who can give it their full focus, and at this moment, I cannot do that in the way this organization deserves. For these reasons, I have made the decision to step down as Chair.

I want to be clear that I am not stepping away from the work. I will remain active and engaged with the GT Dems, helping where I can, supporting the candidates I believe in, and continuing to organize and build momentum heading into 2028. I still believe deeply in the power of local organizing and in the people who make this party move forward every single day. If you have been waiting for the right moment to get involved, this is it. We need more people knocking doors, making calls, showing up to meetings, supporting candidates, and helping shape the future of this organization. Our work does not stop with one person stepping aside. In many ways, this is exactly when new leadership and new energy matter most.

In solidarity,
Trenton Lee

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

COOL NEWS ALERT: Pod Save America is hosting a Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic Primary forum later this month.

Crooked's own Alex Wagner will moderate a roundtable discussion with the Great Lakes State’s Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate: Rep. Haley Stevens, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

Tune in May 24th on Pod Save America.

05/04/2026

Take the survey and attend one of the community engagement sessions! Real change starts local.

04/27/2026

🌤️ As of now May Day is looking a bit chilly, but no rain. Here in Northern Michigan, we'll take that! (Keep your fingers crossed.)

Weather permitting, we hope you'll join us, and a bunch of other local organizations, this Friday for the community Mutual Aid Picnic at Rotary Square (1-3pm.)

FEATURING
Mideast: JustPeace, Northern Michigan Justice Singers, Grand Traverse Democratic Party, Equality Michigan, the New People Foundation, We The People In Truth, Northwest Michigan DSA, Black Candle Tattoo Co, and you!

Bring your family, friends, or co-workers and hang out with your neighbors practicing togetherness, collective action, and solidarity with millions of people across the United States participating in the May Day General Strike.

WHAT TO BRING
- Something to share (not required, no monetary exchange)
- Something to sit on (beach/camping chair, blanket)
- Handheld signs are permitted, but nothing IN the ground

DO NOT BRING
- amplified audio of any kind, no speakers, mics, megaphones etc...
- tables
- alcohol
- weapons of any kind

Still have questions? Want automatic updates on the weather status of the event? Our information site is live and has the rundown on all things General Strike and Mutual Aid Picnic. Check it out in the comments 👇

See you there!

04/20/2026

The GT Dems is excited to be participating in this event on May 1!

We're getting a solid list of organizations and businesses that will be attending the May Day Mutual Aid Picnic! (Weather permitting ☀️)

Traverse Indivisible
Black Candle Tattoo Co
We The People In Truth
Grand Traverse Democratic Party
Equality Michigan
Northwest Michigan DSA
The New People Foundation

Want your group, organization, or business to be included? Reach out to comms (at) traverseindivisible (dot) org and let us know!

Traverse Indivisible will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Grace Episcopal Food Pantry, and NEW or gently used items for Jubilee House, an outreach ministry of Grace Episcopal Church, including:

🎒 Backpacks!!!!
🧢 Warm weather outerwear: baseball caps, sunglasses, sunscreen, waterproof jackets (especially Men's L)
👟 Tennis shoes especially Men 10+ and women 8+
⛺ Survival gear: handwarmers, tarps (new 8x10), sleeping bags (rated for 30° or lower)

More information on the May Day General Strike and Mutual Aid Picnic in the comments 👇