2025 Platform Convention

Your DPO Platform Committee is pleased to share the 2nd Draft of the 2025 Democratic Party of Oregon Platform. This year, the committee is trying something new—focusing on broad, clear, and accessible language to better reflect our shared values.

Some sections have had more revision than others, and it’s still evolving, but the committee wanted you to have this version now so you have plenty of time to share ideas while we’re still shaping the final document.

Please remember: every plank should stay under 50 words and aim for a high school reading level. Some items still need work to fit these guidelines, so the committee may be revising language you’ve already submitted. Any new suggestions or edits on this draft should also follow the word limit and reading level.

We’re also including the current working list of Legislative Action Items (LAIs). These haven’t been prioritized or finalized yet, so please feel free to suggest additions, changes, or new ideas.

Please submit all feedback through the form — this is the only way to ensure your input is reviewed and incorporated. Final feedback is due by July 20.

One final draft will be shared after we receive and integrate your input on this version.

Thank you for your care and thoughtfulness in helping us build a strong, clear, and forward-looking platform together.

• View the Second Draft Platform
• Second Draft List of LAIS 
• Submit Feedback on the Draft

Let’s build a Platform that reflects the Oregon we’re fighting for together.

Glossary of Terms

• Article – A thematic section of the Platform (e.g., “Economy & Labor”)
• Plank – A short values-based statement (max 50 words) within each Article
• Legislative Action Item (LAI) – A policy action we recommend to state or federal legislators
• Subject Committee – The group at Convention that prioritizes LAIs for each Article

Key Dates and Deadlines

• July 6 – First round of feedback on the Platform and Legislative Action Items (LAIs) due
• July 12 – Second Draft of Platform issued
• July 20 – Final feedback due on Second Draft and LAIs
• July 26 – Final Draft of Platform issued (no further changes until Convention)

Please note: It’s much easier to make your voice heard now than to wait until Convention, where changes require a petition signed by 50 attendees.

• Meeting Access:
• • The SCC Business Meeting will be open to all SCC members. Non-members will be able to view the meeting via a listen/view only livestream.
  • The Democratic Party of Oregon requires all event attendees to other parts of the SCC Weekend to be “up-to-date” on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters per CDC guidelines.
• We strongly urge all SCC members to make sure you are fully vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19 before our meeting. We ask delegation chairs to work with your Delegation to ensure members are vaccinated and to coordinate alternates for delegates who are unable to attend as per your County or Caucus Bylaws.
• Consider taking a COVID rapid test before you leave home if you have one available. If you receive a positive Covid test, or if you have any cold- like symptoms (such as cough, fever or chills, shortness of breath, congestion, etc) please do not attend and notify your delegation chair immediately.
• The Democratic Party of Oregon reserves the right to update these protocols at any time based on the best public health guidance.

For Convention Delegates and Alternates, On-Campus Lodging is available for $80 (total). This includes access to a private dorm room in Ackerman Hall on WOU Campus for both Friday and Saturday nights. You can add this on during your registration process. Details here.

We have also negotiated discount rooming rates at area hotels. Please pay attention to distance from WOU when booking.

December 6-7, 2025 – 4th Quarter 2025 SCC Meeting, Portland