PCD is a chartered chapter of the Indiana College Democrats and the College Democrats of America. College Dems are active on campusand both sides of the Wabash River in the Lafayette and West Lafayette communities. 

We as an organization are committed to advancing the Democratic Party on local, state, and national levels by organizing debates, sponsoring speakers, campaigning for Democratic candidates, registering voters, standing up for the civil rights of students, and promoting the inclusive, empowering value of the Democratic Party at Purdue University.


Executive board members are elected annually:

Ashley Rooney, President
Allison Kloiber, Vice President
Matt Sampson, Secretary
Ashley Meuleman, Treasurer
Katie Klacik, Communications Director
Paula Giryn, Activies Co-Director
Shannon Foley, Activities Co-Director
Eddie VanBogaert, Webmaster


We strive to better our country, and to promote the principles of equality, opportunity, social justice, and freedom within a just and strong society. As college students, we dedicate ourselves to representing the interests of students and youth within the political process. As Democrats, we aim to promote the principles of our party.

US Senate
Senator Evan Bayh, 202-224-5623

IN House
Rep. Sheila Kinker (Dist. 27)
Rep. Joe Micon (Dist. 26)
1-800-382-9842

West Lafayette City Council
Paul Roales (Dist. 1)
Peter Bunder (Dist. 2)
Ann Hunt (Dist. 3)
Gerald Thomas (at-large)

City of Lafayette
Mayor Tony Roswarski

Lafayette City Council
Rick Cornstuble (Dist. 1)
Ron Campbell (Dist. 2)
Perry Brown (Dist. 3)
Julie Novak (Dist. 4)
Melissa Williamson (Dist. 5)
Bob Downing (Dist. 6)
Kevin Klinker (at-large)
Lon Heide (at-large)
Steve Meyer (at-large)