Our Mission Statement:
From left to right: Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA) Rep. Richard Neal (MA) Stella O’Leary, Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY) and Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (OH)
Irish American Democrats works with the White House, current members of the U.S.Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, in support of continued U.S. involvement in the Irish peace process. Irish American Democrats also supports challengers who promote peace, justice and prosperity in Ireland.
Our History:
Irish American Democrats was founded in 1996 by Stella O’Leary to support the re-election of President Clinton who had made Peace in Ireland a priority during his first term in office. Since 1996, Irish American Democrats PAC has raised millions of dollars for both congressional and presidential elections.
We engage our candidates in discussions on how they can most use their influence to further the policy priorities of Irish America.
Irish American Democrats and President & Secretary Clinton at 2016 Event
We mobilize the well-organized Irish American community on behalf of Democratic counties in swing-states and elections across the country.
We have organized hundreds of events around the country to mobilize an active network of community leaders on behalf of candidates. Ranging from Hillary Clinton’s 2000 Senate Race, Obama’s 2008 and 2012 Campaigns, and Hillary Clinton’s History 2012 campaign.
The Irish in America have inherited a cultural tradition from the days of the Irish political machine–they reliably vote and participate in politics. The other inherited characteristic of the Irish American voter is that they relish participatory politics.
We work actively and have a seat on the Democratic National Committee’s Ethnic Coordinating Council.