🍕 Grassroots Gathering: Pizza For Progress • 9/28, 11AM-2PM
🍕 Grassroots Gathering: Pizza For Progress • 9/28, 11AM-2PM

The Ballston Area Democrats (B.A.D.) are a newly formed, action-driven coalition based in central Saratoga County, New York.
We connect, coordinate, and collaborate with progressive Ballston Area “Baddies” to stir up some Good Trouble—right here at home.
Distraught? Disgusted? Disillusioned? Now is the time to do something about it. Take action today.
Join us for our first
Grassroots Gathering on September 28th.
Connect with fellow pro-democracy, pro-humanity, and proactive neighbors on Sunday, September 28th from 11AM to 2PM at Burgess Kimball Memorial Park.
What’s the big, B.A.D. deal?
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Our goal is simple: to connect neighbors and friends into a strong, active network of progressive people ready to defend and preserve our democracy.
The 1,000+ people who showed up at the No Kings protest in Ballston Spa on 6/14/25 proved that pro-democracy energy is alive and growing in our community. Now is the time to channel that momentum—from the streets to our local government boardrooms.
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We know there are more of us who care—who want to get involved but aren’t sure where to start. We aim to educate and share resources on policy, history, local power structures, and hyper-local issues to support informed, effective civic engagement at the hyper-local board level.
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Once we connect and coordinate, we have to collaborate! Ready to collab? We’ve got your back!
We’re here to empower one another to show up, speak out, and push for progressive policies in our local government. Calling all Baddies, we are activating a “new phone tree” for today’s local political action network.
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Don’t let the “Big D” scare you!
Yes, we’re Democratic voters—but we’re not an official Democratic Committee. We are here to bring together all the “little d’s.” Connecting, coordinating and collaborating with all democratically-minded people across the greater Ballston area, regardless of party affiliation.If you're pro-democracy, pro-humanity, proactive, progressive, independent, or party-free—you are welcome here!
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We’re building a network – a coalition of progressive groups across Saratoga County – focused on direct, local civic action.
That means uplifting progressive voices, increasing representation, and advocating for policies in all Town and Village boards in our area.Our mission is to bring together individuals to build on and partner with established groups and committees, even make some new ones. With our combined efforts we will create a broad, active, and coordinated network that drives progressive policies and elects progressive people to local office.
United, we stand up to the man. That’s the plan.
So you want to be B.A.D.?
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Join an Action Committee.
Bring your energy, ideas, and skills. Our Action Committees are where neighbors come together to focus on specific issues, roll up their sleeves, and get things done.
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Learn About Local Reps.
Local government decisions have a direct impact on everyday life. Find out who represents you, and learn about upcoming meetings that may be of interest.
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Get Educated & Informed.
Whether you’re curious about running for local office, looking to get more involved in your community, or committed to fighting authoritarianism, knowledge is your first tool for change.