MCYD is here to engage, educate, and empower young people to get involved in our political process and create positive change in our communities. To do this, we’re providing tools, resources, and mobilizing young people to become the leaders of tomorrow.
About MCYD
A chapter of Indiana Young Democrats. Mobilizing young people between 14 and 35 years to engage in politics and develop skills to serve as leaders.
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As a member, you are joining a network of young Democratic professionals working to elect Democrats up and down the ballot while enjoying monthly social engagements.
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Join us for monthly socials and meetings featuring high profile political and community speakers as we engage in ways to develop our communities.
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MCYD meets every third Thursday of the month. Learn more about our events and join us!
Young Gets It Done
317 is strong. Here’s how we do it.
Recruit and Elect
To support and elect Democratic candidates for public office.
Widen and Increase
To widen and increase the interest, knowledge, and participation of young people in government, the political process, and civic involvement.
Train and Develop
To train and develop young people for positions of leadership
Increase Awareness and Activism
To increase awareness and activism on issues of importance to young people
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CONSECUTIVE RUNNING IYD CHAPTER
Arielle Brandy
President, Indiana Young Democrats
“MCYD has been a testament to exactly what it means to intentionally expand a Young Dems chapter every year, develop engaging programming while electing diverse, and skilled leadership to lead the organization!”
Brandon Evans
Co-Founder at Wide Awake Digital and Former MCYD President
“I strongly believe that Hoosiers are looking for real representation that not only reflects their communities but also cares about the issues that affect them. And we do not have that right now in our state government, especially. It will take a generational change to move us forward.”
Josh Peters
Former President of MCYD
“I think Hoosiers are absolutely ready for a progressive Democrat who can speak to them in a way that makes them feel heard. That’s why I helped restart MCYD back in 2015 to identify new, young, fresh voices in the party. I am proud to see how far the organization has come over the years…
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Helping uplift young voices.
Support or join us as we inspire young people in Marion County to become active in Democratic politics and issue advocacy. We are working to build up our community by helping local Democrats get elected.
We are the official county chapter of Indiana Young Democrats, the youth caucus of the Indiana Democratic Party. IYD mobilizes young people to participate in the electoral process, influence elections, promote the ideals of the Democratic Party and develop the skills of the next generation to serve as leaders on local, state, and national levels.
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MCYD Condemns Actions in U.S. Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2021 CONTACT: Rebecca TeKolste, MCYD President mcyd317@gmail.com MCYD Condemns Actions in U.S. Capitol INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Democracy depends on the peaceful transfer of power, a value that has been entrenched in our country since its very founding. Today’s actions at the U.S. Capitol represent no more and no less than…
MCYD Announces 2020 Slate of Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020 CONTACT: Rebecca TeKolste, MCYD President mcyd317@gmail.com MCYD Announces 2020 Slate of Endorsements Candidates seeking to take back the Statehouse and Senate INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Marion County Young Democrats (MCYD) convened for a socially distanced watch party for the close of the 2020 Virtual Democratic National Convention last night and…
