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Originally founded by former Vermont governor, Presidential - Nomination Candidate , and current Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean , the organization is now chaired by his brother, Jim Dean . It aims to increase Grass-roots participation in the Democratic Party and in government as a whole by encouraging members of the public to involve themselves in the political process both as activists and as candidates.

The organization focuses on:
  • Supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates for all levels of office using grassroot volunteers, money, and advice in order to build a farm team of progressive candidates.

  • Training grassroots in get out the vote techniques.

  • Giving back to the community through service projects via DFA Corps.

  • Working with other progressive organizations. Some of this work is facilitated through their participation in America Votes .


All U.S. State s have local affiliates of Democracy for America. The group is headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont .


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