Welcome to the
Osceola County Dems!

The Osceola County Democratic Party seeks to inform and engage all local Democrats. We also welcome all unaffiliated voters who share our belief that government should work for the common good and who would like to learn more about our local party.

GLAD YOU’RE HERE

"We believe in our community (not just those people that think like us). 

We believe in building our future, and we know that will take All of us; we invite all Osceola County voters to sit down at the table and work together to heal our nation.”  

Simply scroll to read more about the Osceola County Dems and get more involved.

About Us

Leadership

  • Chair -- Tracy Nichols Busch
  • Vice-Chair -- Jay Pozner
  • Secretary -- Hal Simon
  • Treasurer -- Chelsea Norman

Executive Commitee

Tracy Busch, Jay Pozner, Hal Simon, Chelsea Norman , Karen Dueweke, Ted Parkhurst, Penny Nichols-Whitehead, Jimmy Whitehead, Doris Petoskey, Kathleen Eyia, Sherry Wade, Megan Wiswesser, Dani Trochelman, Destiny Potoczek, Todd Elkins

What it’s Like Being an OCDP Member

The Osceola County Democratic Party has its recent monthly meeting in a new venue, the Marion District Library. The meeting was attended by twenty-four engaged, committed, and enthusiastic members. Our membership includes a diverse array of patriotic citizens including military veterans, farmers, and active as well as retired blue and white collar professionals including scientists and educators.

Under the steady stewardship of our Chair, Tracy Nichols Busch, our ranks have grown, enabling us to become a force for good in our community as evidenced by our participation in Adopt-a-Highway, and fundraising efforts for our local Animal Shelter and Food Bank. We have enthusiastically participated in community events such as the 4th of July parade, meet and greets, and have hosted a booth at the Evart Farmer’s Market.

Of course we will always advocate for progressive causes, and hold our elected representatives accountable as evidenced by our participation in the February 28th protest at Congressman Moolenaar’s office in Clare. We will continue to oppose the draconian and anti-democratic policies of the Trump administration. We are proud to be Osceola County Democrats and we invite all our Osceola County residents to join us!

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

The State of Michigan occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabek - Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwa (Chippewa), and Bode’wadmi (Potawatomi).

The Michigan Democratic Party recognizes historic Indigenous communities in Michigan, and those who were forcibly removed from their homelands.

We further recognize the ongoing relationship of dependence upon, and respect for, all living beings of earth, sky and water.

In offering this land acknowledgement we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, history and experiences.

Our party working on Adopt a Highway
Our party collecting food bank donations
Our party collecting food bank donations
Our party helping the Animal Shelter

WE BELIEVE

America is a democracy by and for the people.

The founding documents demand Freedom, Justice, and Opportunity for all Americans.

The duty of government is to make the ideals of Freedom, Justice, and Opportunity a reality for all.

We support the goal of a balanced budget, quality public education, access to affordable health care, and protecting our natural resources.

We are proud patriots who value our community, with all of its diversity. We believe in bringing people together to solve problems, to promote the common good, and to make our community a better place for all.

OUR VALUES

We believe in our community, not just those people who think like us, and we believe in building our future.

Are you interested in running for office?

OCDP is always looking for great candidates to represent us.

Click here to complete our form! Go. Fight. Win.

VETERAN SERVICES

In fall 2025, the OCDP hosted a Veterans Forum. Here are resources for area veterans:

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

1-800-642-4838 / Website

Osceola County Veterans Affairs Department
231-680-4341 / Email /Website

Mecosta County Veterans Affairs Department
231-679-8774 / Website

Community Action Agency (Home Ramp Program)
231–660–0271

New Mecosta, Osceola Transit Authority
231–796–4896

Veteran Rides to Wellness
231–796–4896 (Ext 3)

Contact & Connect

Join Us

ATTEND A MEETING

We meet third Saturday of each month at the:

Reed City Senior Center
219 East Todd Street
Reed City, MI 49677

Click here for our latest schedule found on our Facebook page.

BE A VOLUNTEER

We’d love for you to become involved with the OCDP!

Simply click here to download our volunteer form.

Then fill it out & send it back.

Remember to indicate your interests and we’ll let you know what’s next!

BECOME A MEMBER

Be part of a great group of people in your community who work and play hard to elect Democrats.

IT'S SIMPLE

  1. Click here to download our membership form.
  2. Please fill it out & send it back (see address in footer).

Find Us in the Community

Serving Evart, Marion, Reed City, Leroy, and Tustin

CANDIDATE MEET & GREET

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

Donate Today! Please download, complete, and send with your check

Our Reps

US Senate

Gary Peters
724 Hart Senate Office Building; Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6221

Elisa Slotkin
291 Russell Senate Office Building; Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4822

US House (2nd Congressional District)

John Moolenaar
246 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3561

MI Senate (34th District)

Roger Hauck
State Capital; PO Box 30036; Lansing, MI48909-2536
Phone: 517-373-1760
Email: senhauck@senate.michigan.gov

MI House (100th District)

Tom Kunse
S-1289 House Office Building; P.O. Box 30014; Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-7317
Email: TomKunse@house.mi.gov

ORDER IN THE COURT

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