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Stillwater, OK – This past Tuesday, amid the quiet of summer in Cowboy Country, the town’s community center was abuzz with activity. The Payne County Democrats hosted a very successful Precinct Officer Training to expand civic engagement at a grassroots level in Payne County, with every single seat taken in the room.

Oklahoma Democratic Party (ODP) leaders Lauren Craig (Executive Director), Molly Oeffner (Operations Director), and Krislyn Sherer (Field Director) made the drive to America’s friendliest college town to continue strengthening the Democratic presence in Payne County. Amidst a sea of red, Stillwater and its outlying communities have shown in recent years to be a left-leaning safe zone for the Oklahoma Democratic Party that continues to expand its ground, with the Payne County Democrats quickly becoming one of the largest and most active county chapters in the state.

The work continued Tuesday, with ODP staff training volunteers from across the Stillwater community on techniques for success to engage undecided and inactive voters. A series of breakout sessions, one-on-one coaching, and classroom lecturing engaged attendees to bridge the gap and help continuing to advance Democratic ideals within the state of Oklahoma.

The Payne County Democrats would like to extend a special thank-you to the Oklahoma Democratic Party for facilitating this training and energizing the county’s base. As the work continues, every event and engagement opportunity matters.

The Payne County Democratic Party is committed to putting people first, fighting for progressive values, and electing Democrats who represent the voices of all Oklahomans. Community members interested in getting involved are encouraged to sign up here or contact the party at chair@paynecountydemocrats.org.