The Champions Society

Tarrant County Democrats win when committed supporters give us the resources to organize year-round… not only when an election is around the corner.

The Big Picture

A stronger party starts with sustained support.

Why it matters: Campaigns rise and fall with the election calendar. The Tarrant County Democratic Party’s work does not. We organize volunteers, support Democratic candidates, communicate with voters and build the infrastructure needed to compete across the county.

The Champions Society recognizes donors who invest at least $1,000 during a calendar year. The program pairs meaningful recognition with opportunities to connect more closely with Party leadership, elected officials and fellow supporters.

How it works: Choose the level that fits your commitment. Gifts may be made at once or through monthly contributions. Benefits increase at each level.

One more distinction: Donors giving $2,500 or more also become members of the Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle, a leadership group offering additional access, briefings and engagement.

At a Glance

Four ways to champion Democratic progress

Champions Society giving levels at a glance
LevelAnnual GiftMonthly OptionBest For
Bronze Bray Brigade$1,000+$85/monthEntry into the Society
Silver Liberty League$2,500+$210/monthLeadership access, plus 4 seats at each of 2 signature events
Gold Progress Patron$5,000+$415/monthExpanded access, plus 6 seats at each of 2 signature events
Diamond Democracy Defender$8,500+$705/monthPremier recognition, plus 8 seats at each of 2 signature events

Going Deeper

What each level includes

Level 1

Bronze Bray Brigade $1,000+

The starting line for year-round Democratic impact. Bronze members help give TCDP the dependable foundation needed to organize, communicate and grow.

Give once or monthly: $1,000 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $85.

Choose one signature event benefit

  • Two admissions to either the Winter 2027 Fundraiser or the Opal Lee Gala — a $250 value, including food and drinks.
  • Name recognition in sponsor listings for the selected event, including the event website and signage.

Additional benefits

  • Invitation to a virtual donor briefing and listening session with the Party Chair, Leadership Committee members and fellow Bronze donors.
  • One admission to any Rent Party/End of Month event — a $240 value.
  • Invitation for two to a private donor appreciation happy hour with the Chair, invited elected officials, the Executive Director and other Bronze members.
  • Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage.
  • An exclusive annual donor thank-you gift. This year: a commemorative “Get Ready for the Blue Wave” TCDP umbrella.

Level 2

Silver Liberty League $2,500+

Step into the Party’s leadership circle. Silver members receive stronger event access, broader recognition and direct opportunities to see how their support is being put to work.

Give once or monthly: $2,500 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $210.

Signature event benefits

  • Four preferentially reserved seats at the Winter 2027 Fundraiser — a $500 value, including food and drinks.
  • Four VIP reception admissions with the featured speaker or speakers.
  • Four preferentially reserved seats at the Opal Lee Gala — a $500 value, including food and drinks.
  • Recognition in the TCDP newsletter leading up to the selected event.
  • Recognition through event-related social media and on the event webpage.
  • Admission to other planned VIP events or functions affiliated with the selected event.

Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle benefits

  • Invitation to a closed-door “Your Dollars at Work” briefing, listening session and happy hour.
  • Two admissions to any Rent Party/End of Month event — a $480 value.
  • Invitation to a special pre- or post-election analysis briefing.
  • Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage and select social media recognition.

Level 3

Gold Progress Patron $5,000+

Fuel bigger plans and deeper engagement. Gold members make major investments in TCDP’s ability to compete and receive expanded access to Party leaders, events and strategic briefings.

Give once or monthly: $5,000 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $415.

Signature event benefits

  • Six preferentially reserved seats at the Winter 2027 Fundraiser — a $750 value, including food and drinks.
  • Six VIP reception admissions with the featured speaker or speakers.
  • Six preferentially reserved seats at the Opal Lee Gala — a $750 value, including food and drinks.
  • Recognition in the TCDP newsletter, event-related social media and on the event webpage.
  • Admission to other planned VIP events or functions affiliated with the selected event.

Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle benefits

  • Invitation for four to a private dinner with the State Party Chair, County Chair, state-level elected officials, the Executive Director and fellow Chair’s Circle members. State Chair participation is subject to availability.
  • Invitation to a closed-door “Your Dollars at Work” briefing, listening session and happy hour.
  • Four admissions to any Rent Party/End of Month event — a $960 value.
  • Invitation to a special pre- or post-election analysis briefing.
  • Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage and select social media recognition.
  • Two VIP reserved seats at the candidate Ballot Draw in odd-numbered years.

Level 4

Diamond Democracy Defender $8,500+

Lead from the front. Diamond members provide transformational support that helps TCDP build the operation, visibility and momentum needed to elect Democrats across Tarrant County.

Give once or monthly: $8,500 annually or 12 monthly gifts of $705.

Signature event benefits

  • Eight preferentially reserved seats at the Winter 2027 Fundraiser — a $1,000 value, including food and drinks.
  • Eight VIP reception admissions with the featured speaker or speakers.
  • Eight preferentially reserved seats at the Opal Lee Gala — a $1,000 value, including food and drinks.
  • Recognition in the TCDP newsletter, event-related social media and on the event webpage.
  • Admission to other planned VIP events or functions affiliated with the selected event.
  • Recognition from the stage as a Diamond Democracy Defender sponsor, plus an invitation to introduce a featured speaker.

Barbara Jordan Chair’s Circle benefits

  • Invitation for four to a private dinner with the State Party Chair, County Chair, state-level elected officials, the Executive Director and fellow Chair’s Circle members. State Chair participation is subject to availability.
  • Invitation to a closed-door “Your Dollars at Work” briefing, listening session and happy hour.
  • Six admissions to all Rent Party events — a $1,440 value.
  • Invitation to a special pre- or post-election analysis briefing.
  • Year-round recognition on TCDP’s Champions Society donor webpage and select social media recognition.
  • Four VIP reserved seats at the candidate Ballot Draw in odd-numbered years.

The Bottom Line

Your investment builds the Party between elections.

Every level matters. Champions Society members help TCDP recruit and support candidates, expand voter outreach, train volunteers, strengthen communications and maintain a visible Democratic presence throughout Tarrant County.

Ready to join? Select the annual or monthly option that works for you and become a Champions Society member today.

Our Champions

The members who make this work possible

TCDP gratefully recognizes the following members of the Champions Society.

Diamond Democracy Defender

Augie Schilling and Suzanne Huffman

James Talarico for U.S. Senate

Texas

Lavish Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Texas Democratic Party

Texas

The Honorable Braxton Carter Thompson, Dallas County Criminal District Court #5

Gold Progress Patron

Bountiful Anonymous Donor

North Richland Hills

Madelyn and Jim Ivey

Colleyville

Don and Mary Beth Lampe

Fort Worth

The Honorable Ramon Romero

Fort Worth

Lone Star Project

Fort Worth

Silver Liberty League

Generous Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Sabrina Ball

Fort Worth

Lydia Bean for Tarrant County Clerk

Arlington

Hillarie Benedetto

Grapevine

Tiffany Burks for Tarrant County District Attorney

Tarrant County

The Honorable Lon Burnam, Former State Representative, House District 90

The Honorable Nicole Collier, State Representative, House District 95

Generous Anonymous Donor

Southlake

Paula Edens

Southlake

Crystal Gayden for Texas 324th District Court

Fort Worth

Warren and Karen Horgan

Fort Worth

Greg and Mary Kay Hughes

Fort Worth

The Honorable Sandra Lee, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7

Kennedale

The Honorable Stephen Maxwell, Former Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair

Fort Worth

Arch and Edy Lou Mayfield

Fort Worth

Generous Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Generous Anonymous Donor

Arlington

The Honorable Chris Turner, State Representative, House District 101

Grand Prairie

Patricia Wood

Keller

The Honorable Kenneth Sanders Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Court 7

Arlington

Bronze Bray Brigade

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Nahida Ali

Keller

Alex Andrade

Austin

The Honorable Joel Burns, former Fort Worth City Council member and J.D. Angle

Fort Worth

Melissa Barrow

Kennedale

Mark and Tari Bauer

Haslet

The Honorable Salman Bhojani, State Repesentative, House District 92

Brian Clayton Black

Terrell

The Honorable Art Brender, Former Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair and Lynda Brender

Fort Worth

The Honorable Roy Brooks

Fort Worth

Texas Coalition of Black Democrats

Fort Worth Chapter

The Honorable, Allison Campolo, Chair Tarrant County Democratic Party

Euless

Katherine Cano

Fort Worth

Efrin Carrion

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

LaVonne Cockerell

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

The Honorable Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 30th congressional district

Dallas

Jeff Davis

Fort Worth

Jake Davis and Jason Ballmann

Fort Worth

Michael Haney

Fort Worth

Robert Horton

Fort Worth

David Keltner

Fort Worth

Arthurine Kamphaus for 213th Judicial District

Arlington

Kind Anonymous Donor

Keller

Kind Anonymous Donor

North Richland Hills

Beth Llewellyn McLaughlin for Texas House District 97

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Azle

Danny Minton for U.S. Representative for Texas’s 6th congressional district

Arlington

Katherine and Daniel O’Leary

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Ryan Ray

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Colleyville

The Honorable Taylor Rehmet, State Senator, Senate District 9

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Grapevine

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Caroline Sherman

Keller

Kind Anonymous Donor

Haltom City

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

David Spradlin

Woodway

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Sergio Villarreal and Marie Arredondo

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Keller

Rick and Vickey Ward

Hurst

Clayton and Courtney Waters

Arlington

Brandy McGeehan

Fort Worth

Patrica Wood

Keller

The Honorable Lisa Woodard, Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Court 8

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

Kind Anonymous Donor

Fort Worth

The Honorable Sergio De Leon Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Court 5

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