Democrats for the People
Big Horn County Democratic Party Platform 2026
As patriotic Americans, we proudly support policies for the following and the freedoms they provide:
Economy
• Build an economy that rewards hard work with affordable health care, food, housing, and ensure equitable taxation
• Support worker safety, rights, and livable wages
• Diversify our Wyoming economy
• Protect the independence of the Federal Reserve
• Support continuation of established banking regulations under Dodd-Frank
Health Care
• Support the rights of all individuals to make their own health care decisions • Support the scientific healthcare community
• Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security from privatization, reduction, and elimination
• Ensure affordable physical and mental health care and accessible prescription medication for all
Education
• Support the use of public funds for public education only
• Provide greater support of libraries and public schools, including technical and trade programs
• Support the professional education community
• Promote safety to protect staff and students
• Protect current funding and laws for special needs students
Law and Order
• Support the U.S. Constitution and our constitutional democracy
• Support the rights of legal, responsible gun owners
• Support due process for all regardless of status
• Support adequate funding and training for law enforcement and the personnel who assist them
• Encourage democratic, peaceful international alliances
• Encourage Congress to exercise its constitutional duty
Immigration
• Support reasonable, humane laws with adequate funding to protect and secure our borders • Support immigration reform, including a safe, affordable, timely pathway to citizenship
Elections
• Support the voting rights of all eligible citizens, including the use of mail-in ballots; oppose voter suppression
• Support fair and legitimate elections
Environment
• Support the diversification of energy sources
• Keep public lands in public hands under responsible management
• Support science-based environmental policy to ensure a sustainable environment
