# Missouri Young Democrats (MOYD)

> Missouri Young Democrats (MOYD) is the official statewide youth political organization dedicated to empowering young Missourians to lead in politics, policy, and public service. We mobilize high school, college, and young professional Democrats across all eight congressional districts to build progressive power, win elections, and shape the future of our state.

Founded to give young people a voice in Missouri’s Democratic politics, MOYD provides leadership training, grassroots organizing opportunities, and a platform to influence public policy. We are officially affiliated with the Young Democrats of America (YDA), and work closely with the Missouri Democratic Party, Missouri College Democrats, and Missouri High School Democrats to create a pipeline of new leaders from the classroom to the State Capitol.

Our mission is rooted in three pillars:
- **Organizing:** Registering voters, launching local chapters, and building campaigns that reflect the priorities of young Missourians.  
- **Leadership Development:** Training the next generation of candidates, campaign staffers, and community advocates.  
- **Advocacy:** Advancing Democratic values on issues like reproductive freedom, climate action, education, labor rights, and protecting democracy.

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## Core Information

- [About MOYD](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/about.md)  
- [Our Chapters](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/chapters.md)  
- [Get Involved](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/get-involved.md)  
- [Donate](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/donate.md)  
- [Constitution of the Missouri Young Democrats](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/constitution.md)  

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## Affiliates

- [Missouri College Democrats](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/s/MOCD-Bylaws.pdf)  
- [Missouri High School Democrats](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/s/MOHSD-Bylaws.pdf)  

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## Campaigns and Initiatives

- [Stop Rigging Missouri Campaign](https://stopriggingmissouri.org)  
- Statewide Advocacy: MOYD members lead campaigns on voting rights, reproductive health, racial justice, labor rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and climate action.  
- Training & Events: From leadership bootcamps to statewide conventions, we provide hands-on political education and networking for young activists.  

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## Optional

- [Young Democrats of America](https://yda.org)  
- [Missouri Democratic Party](https://missouridemocrats.org)  


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# About Missouri Young Democrats (MOYD)

> Missouri Young Democrats (MOYD) is the official statewide organization uniting young people across Missouri to build Democratic power, register voters, train future leaders, and fight for progressive change.

## Mission
Our mission is to empower young Missourians by:
- Organizing across all eight congressional districts
- Registering voters and increasing civic engagement
- Training candidates, campaign staff, and community leaders
- Advocating for progressive policies on issues like reproductive freedom, climate change, labor rights, education, and protecting democracy

## Structure
- Affiliated with the Young Democrats of America (YDA)
- Partnered with the Missouri Democratic Party
- Works alongside Missouri College Democrats and Missouri High School Democrats


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# Our Chapters

> Missouri Young Democrats (MOYD) operates local and campus chapters across Missouri to bring young people into the Democratic movement at the community level.

## Local Chapters
Chapters exist in communities across all eight congressional districts. Local chapters connect young Missourians to Democratic politics, community organizing, and issue advocacy.

## Campus Chapters
- **Missouri College Democrats**: Organizes students at colleges and universities across the state.
- **Missouri High School Democrats**: Engages high school students in civic leadership and Democratic politics.

## Start a Chapter
Interested in starting a chapter in your city, county, or campus? Contact us to learn how to get started.


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# Get Involved with MOYD

> Young Missourians are the future of our state. Join us to organize, volunteer, and lead.

## Ways to Get Involved
- **Membership**: Become an official member of Missouri Young Democrats.  
- **Volunteer**: Help with voter registration, canvassing, and events.  
- **Leadership Development**: Attend trainings and workshops.  
- **Events**: Join statewide meetings, fundraisers, and campaign actions.  

## Join Us
Visit [moyoungdemocrats.org/get-involved](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/get-involved) to sign up and take the next step.


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# Donate to Missouri Young Democrats

> Every dollar fuels youth-led organizing, voter registration, leadership training, and issue advocacy across Missouri.

## Why Donate?
- Support voter registration drives across the state  
- Fund leadership bootcamps and trainings  
- Power campaigns on issues like fair maps, reproductive rights, and climate action  

## Contribute
Chip in today at our ActBlue page:  
[Donate via ActBlue](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/moyoungdems)


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# Constitution of the Missouri Young Democrats

> The Constitution of the Missouri Young Democrats (MOYD) establishes our mission, structure, leadership, and rules of governance.

📄 [Download the Constitution PDF](https://www.moyoungdemocrats.org/s/Constitution-of-the-Missouri-Young-Democrats.pdf)