Be An At-Large Member of the DNC
Want to be a member of the Democratic National Committee? The DNC Youth Council is now accepting resumes from young people interested in becoming At-Large members:
Dear Young Democrat ~
Every four years the Democratic National Committee makes its appointments for 75 at-large members. The individuals selected for these positions are some of the best and brightest in our party. In keeping with the mission of the DNC Youth Council, it is our goal to ensure that young people are represented on the DNC including as at-large members.
The Youth Council will begin to accept resumes of young people interested in applying for these DNC at-large positions. Please use your networks and resources to reach out to young people who are interested in applying. Numerous people apply for at-large appointments and it is extremely competitive, so ensure that you are targeting young people who will standout above the rest. Please note that the DNC at-large appointments should not be confused with our DNC Youth Council at-large appointments process which will begin in July.
Interested individuals (who must be registered Democrats) should send a resume that includes their name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and a short statement of interest to YouthCouncil [at] dnc [dot] org. We will compile these resumes and submit them to the DNC’s Office of Party Affairs to be included as people to be considered for at-large positions. All resumes must be received by 5:00 PM EST on July 1st, 2009.
2008 Youth Vote in Context
The following charts and graphs are meant to contextualize the unique role that young voters played in the 2008 election, and their increasingly important role in a winning electoral coalition:
2008 Youth Electoral Map

2004 Youth Electoral Map

Youth Vote Partisan Advantage: 2000 - 2008

Youth Vote Historical Support: 1976 - 2008

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