Toggle navigationHomeAbout Our teamPast OfficersTrainingsNewsDonate2016 Summer National ConferenceAugust 12th-14th in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MNRegister nowWelcome to YDAThe Young Democrats of America is the largest youth-led, partisan political organization in the nation.Meet our TeamAbout UsThe mission of the Young Democrats of America is to elect Democrats, advocate for progressive issues, and train the next generation of progressive leaders. Founded in 1932, YDA is the largest partisan, youth-led political organization in America.ElectIt starts with electing Democrats. This is the core mission of the Young Democrats of America.TrainYDA offers interactive, cutting-edge trainings focused on developing the next generation of Democratic elected leaders, organizers and campaign strategists.Take ActionYDA the vanguard of our Party and we are working to create a generation of strong advocate for progressive Democratic values.Join the YDA Foundation ClubYour contribution is appreciated by over 100K YDA members across the country.
Without you, we could not make technology solutions available to our state and local chapters.
|Without you, no students would attend any of our annual leadership academies.|Your contribution is appreciated by over 100K YDA members across the country.
ContributeOur TeamLouis ElrodPresidentLouis ElrodPresidentLouis Elrod was elected President of the Young Democrats of America at the organization’s 2015 National Convention in Los Angeles, California.Louis has been involved in the Young Democrats since 2004, serving as a leader on the high school, college, and state levels. After founding a vibrant high school chapter in his hometown, he served as president of the Young Democrats of the University of Georgia, his state’s largest chapter, during the 2008 election cycle. He later represented the Young Democrats of Georgia as National Committeeman from 2010-2011, and served as YDG President from 2011 to 2013. He served as Vice President of the Young Democrats of America from 2013-15.As President, Louis instituted a statewide training program that trained hundreds of Young Dems across the state on valuable political skills and worked to place them on campaigns during the 2012 cycle. Louis and his team ran the program at a profit, and during his tenure as president, the Young Democrats of Georgia were not only completely debt-free but had two of their most successful fundraising cycles in years.He obtained a degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia and worked as a legislative aide for the state House Democratic Caucus after graduating. He has managed five campaigns throughout Georgia, most recently winning two races during the 2012 election cycle: one for state House and the other for District Attorney, knocking out a Republican incumbent.Louis lives and works in the Atlanta area, and cannot be reached during UGA football games.Constantina MeisExecutive Vice PresidentConstantina MeisExecutive Vice PresidentConstantin