Polk County Democrats condemn Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), a proposed ban on hunting, fishing, and animal agriculture.

Farmers working on dairy farm

Ballot measure would redefine the legal status of animals, directly impacting farmers, ranchers, anglers, and hunters, and causing significant job losses June 12, 2026 Initiative Petition 28 (the PEACE Act) would remove existing legal exemptions for hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming from state animal abuse laws. If enacted, it would effectively criminalize these activities by […]

No Kings Protest in Polk County: March 28, 2026

Graphic: March 28. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

Date Saturday, March 28   Time 12 – 1pm PDT  Location Intersection of Main and EllendaleEast Ellendale Avenue & South Main Street, Dallas, OR  About this event Organized by Polk County Indivisible, please join us as we stand up for Democracy, and together say NO KINGS!   We have the power and are claiming it […]

Country Western Gala: May 16, 2026

Graphic: Country Western Gala.

Mark your calendars! The Polk County Democrats will host their Spring into Action Country Western Gala on Saturday, May 16, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Dallas Events Center (939 Main St., Dallas, Oregon). The evening will feature guest speakers, a silent auction, food, and plenty of fun, all in a lively country-western atmosphere. Purchase your tickets […]

Chili Cook Off: October 25, 2025

Graphic: Chili Cook Off.

Turn up the heat for a good cause! Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, friendly competition, and fundraising with Dr. Atomics Medicine Show!