About us

This Mahoning County Democratic is the official arm of the Democratic Party in Mahoning County. We believe and are guided by one simple principle:

If you’re working hard and doing everything right, you deserve the chance to get ahead.

Since 2022 our Party has been lead by Chris Anderson, where he has put a focus on stemming the tide of Republican extremism in our County, as well as steering our Party into the future.

We are governed by our constitution and bylaws, and comprised of Democratic elected officials, elected Central Committee Members and appointed Executive Committee Members. Use the navigation below to browse our governing documents, as well as our members.

 

  • Bylaws and Constitution

    The bylaws and constitution represent the governing documents of the Mahoning County Democratic Party. These documents outline filling vacancies, the roles of officers and much more.

    Download the Bylaws and Constitution

  • Precinct and Executive Committee Members

    Precinct Committee (Central Committee) Members are elected by their neighbors to represent them to the Mahoning County Democratic Party, Executive Committee Members conduct the business of the Party when the Central Committee is not available. They are appointed by the Chair and confirmed by the Central Committee.

    View Roster

  • Elected Officials

    Mahoning County has a broad swatch of elected officials that are members of our Party. Check them out here:

    View Elected Officials

Meet our Leadership Team

  • Chris Anderson

    CHAIR

    Chris Anderson is the current Ohio Young Democrats' President, and the Chair of the Mahoning County Democratic Party. He has been active in politics nearly his entire adult life, serving in leadership roles in several organizations, such as serving as the Political & Executive Director of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, the President of the Mahoning County Young Democrats and the Vice Chair of the Rural Caucus of the Young Democrats of America. He has also a veteran of many local campaigns including Congressman Ryan, and Judge Schiavoni.

    He is a lover of all things Youngstown, including being a Youngstown State University Alumni, where he earned both his MBA and BSBA. Chris resides in Boardman with his wife Sarah, their daughter Emilia, son Colin, and their two rescue dogs Winston and Claire. In his free time, he enjoys running, and volunteering time on the board of several local nonprofits.

  • Joyce Kale Pesta

    VICE CHAIR

  • Mayor Jamael Tito Brown

    VICE CHAIR OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

  • Jaladah Aslam

    VICE CHAIR OF LABOR RELATIONS

  • Rick Clautti

    TREASURER

  • Kathryn Miller

    SECRETARY

  • Attorney Patrick Manning

    PARLIAMENTARIAN