ABOUT
CHESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Freedom, Fairness, and Opportunity for all Americans, regardless of what they believe, who they are, and where they came from are the founding principles of the Chester County, Pennsylvania Democratic Committee. We strive to share these ideals within our neighborhoods, communities, county and country. We work to elect candidates who believe in these as well.
CCDC OFFICERS
LEADERSHIP
CCDC officers are selected by the Chester County Democratic Committee following the election of Committeepersons at the primary election of gubernatorial election years (most recently May 2022). Any vacancies are filled by the CCDC Executive Committee. The 5 officers meet regularly as the party’s Executive Board.
Peter Urscheler
CCDC Chair Peter Urscheler is the mayor of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, having first taken office in January 2018 as the youngest mayor in the borough's 170-year history. A…
Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith is a dedicated leader within the Chester County Democratic community. In addition to serving as Vice Chair, she has served as the Zone 10…
Kieran Francke
Kieran Francke has been involved in politics since middle school; from being a committee person to a DNC delegate, he has done it all. Kieran brings…
Ann McNally
Treasurer Ann McNally of Birmingham Township is a retired financial executive with experience in a wide variety of large corporations spanning numerous industries. For 10 years…
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Audit Committee: Virind Gurjal
Bylaws Revision and Conventions Committee: Alex Treplyakov
Collaborative Planning Committee: Jerry Pyne
Communications Committee: Bill Phifer
Data Analytics: Gretchen H. Grant and David Rhoads
*Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee: Abdul Mughees Chandri
Finance Committee: Ann McNally
Fundraising and Events Committee: David Rhoads
Property Committee: Jerry Pyne
System Administration Committee: Jerry Pyne
*Training Committee: Michelle Smith
Voter Outreach Committee: Alan Yockey
*Ad hoc committees as defined in bylaws
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEMOCRATS WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR VALUES
DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATION
ZONES
Chester County’s Democratic Party is divided into 18 zones. Get involved locally. Find your zone.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Meet the Democrats who represent you in Chester County, Harrisburg, and Washington.
STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Elected officials who help decide the Democratic platform and endorse federal and state candidates.