I am proud to have as my runningmates David Hardt (TX), Chris Anderson (TN), Crystal Strait (CA), Francisco Domenech (PR), A'shanti Gholar (NV), Omar Khan (FL), Josh Blevins (AR) and Stephanie Hausner (NY). These young leaders have proven that they have the experience and tenacity to make YDA the best it can possibly be. I hope you will take some time to visit their websites and learn about their campaigns by clicking on the links below!

David Hardt (TX) for President

David Hardt has actively worked for a fairer, more progressive America, as a leader in the Texas Democratic Party. David has been a board member of the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, and President of the Dallas County Young Democrats. He has seen the positive change that active youth participation in politics can bring, and the ability of a vibrant Young Democrats organization to encourage and increase that participation. As YDA president, David will build a stronger nationwide Young Democrats organization to unlock the potential of young voters everywhere. Visit David's website!

Chris Anderson (TN) for Executive Vice President

Chris has worked within the Young Democrats of America for the past six years. He has served as local Chapter President, State President, Platform Chair, Rules Chair, SPA Chair, and Vice President for Programs. He founded Young Democrats chapters at his High School and College. Chris then went on and helped to build the Hamilton County Young Democrats into a political force in his county as well as develop the Tennessee Young Democrats into an effective political organization. Since becoming Vice President for Programs Chris ensured trainings at every national meeting and helped to produce the first ever national training event in Chicago this past summer. Visit Chris's website!

A'shanti-Fayshel Gholar (NV) for Vice President

A'shanti Fayshel Gholar has served as Vice President of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Young Democrats, the President of the Young Democrats of Nevada, and the Vice President of the College Democrats of America. She currently co-chairs the Youth Council of the Democratic National Committee. A'shanti is running for Vice President of YDA because she is interested in developing training and outreach programs that will improve the ability of our local and state chapters to register, educate, and mobilize young people around the nation. Visit A'shanti's website!

Omar Khan (FL) for Vice President

Omar has worked for the Florida Democratic Party on multiple campaigns including that of Senator Kerry. As President of the Florida Young Democrats, Omar continues to engage young people in the political process. As Vice President, Omar will work to build and retain membership among our local chapters. Visit Omar's website!

Josh Blevins (AR) for Vice President

Josh's info is coming soon.

Crystal Strait (CA) for Democratic National Committeewoman

Ten years ago, Crystal Strait began her career in politics as a young Democrat at UC Santa Barbara and later President of the Sacramento Young Democrats. She served for 2 years as President. Crystal is committed to using her experience with state and local chapters to ensure more states receive resources from YDA and that YDA offers rescources that meet the diverse needs of YDA's membership. Crystal will be a leader on the DNC for YDA by making sure the success of our state and local organizations are recognized through inclusion of young people on the DNC and in state party delegation, as well as making sure national leaders have a better understanding about the importance of the youth vote. Visit Crystal's website!

Francisco Domenech (PR) for Democratic National Committeeman

Francisco J. Domenech has been political leader since his college days. He was the founding President of the Puerto Rico Young Democrats and is currently YDA's Vice President for Development. One thing he is known for is making good on his word. Francisco, as our next Democratic National Committeeman, will work with both the DNC, and the state party chairs, so that there is more youth inclusion within the DNC membership and the state delegations to the National Democratic Convention in 08. Visit Domenech's website!

Stephanie Hausner (NY) for Secretary

Stephanie's info is coming soon. Visit Stephanie's website!