In an election to select the leader of the Democratic Party in Harris County Texas, Keryl Douglas is pulling out all the stops, running a campaign much like a candidate for the state legislature.  An impressive resume, Keryl Douglas touts her experience as a community and party activist along with her legal credentials as the reason Democratic party loyalists should vote her in to the leadership position. If elected, Douglas would become the first African American woman to hold the position.

“After approximately 30 years of dedication to political empowerment and community advocacy, I am making my first run for political office in order to further the interests of women and diversity in politics,” says Douglas.

“My previous work in voter empowerment and mobilization has resulted in historic and significant increases in voter turnout and empowerment.  While my election would make history, becoming the first African American elected HCDP Chair, my interest is more on making history as a game changer for women candidates and those who sincerely and passionately champion causes and interests of women and children specifically; and our nation and its citizens in general,” added Douglas.

Douglas’ goals for the Harris County Democratic Party are to:

• Significantly and Immediately increase Fundraising
• Significantly and Immediately increase Voter Registration and Mobilization
• Strategy Development/Implementation to Engage the Traditionally Hard to Reach Voters
• Development and Implementation of  Year-Round, Consistent, Concerted Voter Engagement
• Strategies to Maximize Continuous Turn-Out at All Elections
• Community-Specific Strategies which Acknowledge and Involve All Precincts & Neighborhoods
• Increased Positive Visibility and Involvement in all Communities
• Increased Acknowledgement and Recognition of Precinct Judges/Chairs
• Increased Involvement and Participation by Elected Officials
• Enhanced Candidate Recruitment, Development, Visibility, Promotion
• Increased/Enhanced Communication and Awareness Strategies, Including Social Media
• Enhanced Coalition/Consensus Building Within the Democratic Party
• Bridging Additional Effective Partnerships with General Community Stakeholders