About Tredyffrin Democrats

The Township Locale
A western suburb of Philadelphia, Tredyffrin Township is located at the eastern edge of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Rich in history, the township traces its heritage from 1682, when a group of Welsh Quakers purchased forty thousand acres of land from William Penn in England.

The name "Tredyffrin" derives from a compound of two Welsh words meaning a town in a wide cultivated valley. That valley is the rich and fertile Great Valley, which begins at Valley Forge and runs westerly toward Coatesville. This land served as an agricultural breadbasket for Philadelphia for centuries. Township farmhouses housed Revolutionary War leaders when Washington's troops wintered at Valley Forge.

Today Tredyffrin Township is comprised of some 29,000 residents in approximately 12,000 households. Nearly 70% of Tredyffrin adults have college degrees, with 30% holding advanced degrees. Located next to Valley Forge National Park, the township is now the site of a major financial and technological business corridor, served by major highway and rail transportation: U.S. Routes 202 and 30 (the Lancaster Pike), the Pennsylvania Turnpike, historic Pennsylvania Railroad, and a string of "Main Line" regional rail stations serving commuters.

The township is served by the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District. Attractive parks and recreation areas can be found throughout the community.

Democrats On The March
Historically, Tredyffrin Democrats have faced an uphill climb in township politics due to a lower percentage of registered voters. Fortunately, demographics have changed. Many Tredyffrin residents are surprised to learn that only fifty percent of registered voters in the township are registered Republican.

Today Tredyffrin is a hotbed of progressive, Democratic activism in Chester County. In recent elections, Tredyffrin Democrats achieved results far beyond what would have been expected just a few years ago. When you join with us, you're connecting with a vibrant, committed group and with a growing voice.

Our Purpose
We want you to go to the ballot box as an informed citizen. Our purpose is to get Democratic candidates elected and affect public policy for improved:
  • Transparency in local government, with greater access to elected officials.
  • Economic growth without negative impact to neighborhoods.
  • Personal security, safe neighborhoods and roads.
  • Educational opportunity.
  • Social justice.
  • Environmental stewardship (reduce storm water run-off, preserve open space).