Eighth District Democrats & Independents

eddi began in the summer of 1999. then, lance pressl was challenging phil crane for the 8th district congressional seat. one handicap that beset the pressl campaign was the lack of organized democratic support in the 8th district. jane thomas, pressl's campaign manager, recognized the need for a grassroots organization that would assist local democratic and progressive candidates. thomas, along with other pressl campaign volunteers, gathered together to form the eighth district democrats & independents. the first meetings were informal gatherings, many hosted by nancy shepherdson. by 2001, eddi had developed into a state registered political committee. eddi continues to grow. and continues today in its mission to support local progressive candidates, and as a means for local citizens to exercise their right to participate in their democracy. eddi values good economic times. eddi values protecting our environment. eddi values equal opportunity for all. eddi values a fair return on our t