In addition to our monthly meetings and other local Democrat-related events such as caucuses, our annual DTC barbecue, and election season activities, the Democratic Town Committee of New Canaan sponsors the nonpartisan Speaker Series. Sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date on DTC events.  Questions, or interested in joining our monthly online DTC meetings held the first Tuesday of each month? Shoot us an email!
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2021 Annual Appeal ​

Our 2021 Annual Appeal is still going! Click below to learn more about our work these last few months, and what we are gearing up for in the months to come. 

2021 Democratic Endorsement Procedure

Because of Covid-19, and per State Party rules, what is traditionally a caucus will be held as a special Democratic Town Committee Meeting this year. We will hold our meeting on Monday, July 26th at 7 pm on Zoom, and the meeting is open to all Democrats in town. Voting and nominations will be limited to the members of the New Canaan Democratic Town Committee. ​

 36th District Special Election​: August 17th, 2021

​Alexis Gevanter is the endorsed Democratic candidate for the 36th District Special Election, which will be held on Tuesday, August 17. Absentee Ballots are ready to go! Check out our Special Election page to catch up on all the campaign happenings. Learn more about Alexis on her website by clicking here.

18th Annual DTC BBQ

Join us at the Carriage Barn on Sunday, September 19th from 4 PM - 6 PM for the 18th Annual DTC BBQ! Meet the candidates and elected and appointed officials, and enjoy food and fun for the whole family! Ages 17 and under are free. All are welcome! Questions? Email us.

Postponed: Putting the Fun in Fundraiser with Rock Paper Scissors!

New Canaan's own event-planning maestros, Rock Paper Scissors, are hosting us for a fun day of scavenger hunting from your car and online trivia! Join the scavenger hunt from 3:00-4:00 and the trivia game from 5:00-6:00. Special tickets get you snacks delivered to your home prior to the game, as well as the opportunity for a fun chat with our illustrious Congressman Jim Himes!  Purchase tickets here to support our candidates in this year's municipal election, and join us in the fun!

Room at the Table: Recipes from the Heart

Room at the Table: Recipes from the Heart, our e-cookbook by Silvia Baldini, started as a local community project and has flourished into a national effort, demonstrating food not only connects people but promotes unity, empowerment, and activism.

Favorite recipes from local friends are joined with those of illustrious Chefs Alice Waters, Marcus Samuelsson, Lani Halliday, and Nancy Silverton, along with VP Kamala Harris, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, State Representative Lucy Dathan, State Senators Will Haskell & Alex Kasser, Congressman Jim Himes, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Attorney General William Tong, plus hundreds of others sharing over 200 pages of favorite recipes in an e-cookbook curated by Silvia Baldini just for us!
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Art Director & Photo editor: Jessie YuChen
Recipe editor and assistant styling: Chloe Zale