Thank you Cheshire County!

By Mohammad Saleh, 30 March 2025
Mohammad Saleh

Dear Cheshire County Democrat,

On behalf of myself, the county committee, and many sub-committee members, I would like to thank you for re-electing me as the chair of the County Democrats Committee, and for your vote of confidence in the organizing work we have done over the last four years for the Democrats.  This a record-breaking turnout for any NH county caucus, and the overwhelming vote in support represented the team spirit we have nurtured and developed working together.  We have made progress in setting up or revitalizing 8 town committees and in creating a standing team of volunteers who are willing to help in a multitude of ways, including canvassing in their respective local communities.  We are grateful to the town committee leaders and Democrats from various towns who have amplified our effort in their neighborhoods.

This is a great beginning, but our work is not done.  With your help, working hand-in-hand, we want to empower Democrats in every town and prepare them for the 2026 election and beyond.  I believe we can make Cheshire County a role model for Democrats' grassroots organizing and be the catalyst to bring positive change in our operation and messaging.

Accomplishments

Four years ago, I ran for the first time with the goal of empowering the grassroots volunteers in Cheshire County and initiating and revitalizing town committees to help our candidates in state elections. With your support, I have been able to establish new or re-activate defunct committees in 8 towns across the county, Walpole being the most recent this past Friday.

I am thankful for the extraordinary partnership with the Democratic Candidates and Democrat Town Chairs in Cheshire County. With our collective hard work, we minimized the damage of the red wave that occurred in the 2024 election. We were able to train and retain a 30+ volunteer canvassing team that focused on challenging districts, working in parallel with the Organize NH team. Steve Marchand’s analysis showed our effort helped us perform above average in those districts, helping us win those seats.

I have worked hard to bring Democrats together in Cheshire County over the last 4 years. Together, we are determined to navigate this challenging time, organizing from the grassroots upward. In that spirit, we had a summit with town chairs and all candidates in the county at the end of February, and generated ideas that we plan to execute in the coming days. I would like to have the county committee continue with the partnerships with the town committees, empowering and helping the local effort in every possible way.

Political Philosophy

In short, I believe in working with the true spirit of democracy, expanding the party, and bringing people of diverse opinions and backgrounds united with the purpose of the common good. In my 4 years as the County Chair, I have succeeded in making positive changes with the support of Democrats across the county. I will take the same spirit of inclusivity and motivated outreach to the rules committee. I seek your support and vote in this endeavor.

Democratic Party Roles

  • Chair, Cheshire County Democrats (2021 - present):
    • Established new or activated defunct committees in 8 towns across the county.
    • Introduced the annual volunteer appreciation BBQ, inviting all county volunteers helping Democrats.
    • Expanded outreach efforts by initiating listening sessions with traditionally distant demographic groups for Democrats, such as farmers.
    • Trained 60+ volunteers with the principles of Dirt Road Revival, resulting in a 30+ dedicated team of volunteers who participated in targeted canvassing and GOTV efforts.
    • Popularized the Common Good Principles as the guiding principle among candidates and Democrats.
  • Vice Chair, Cheshire County Democrats (2016 - 2019): Served as the grassroots/progressive liaison across the county to build connections among Democrats.
  • Fundraiser - Obama Campaign, Dayton, OHIO (2012)
  • Door-to-door canvasser (2008 - present)
  • NH AAPI Caucus member

Endorsements from Elected Democrats and Grassroots:

Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky (2017-2020, 2nd Dist.): "Mohammad Saleh is my choice for the Chair's position in Cheshire County Democrats Committee because he is a committed, levelheaded leader who thinks about messaging and how to help his candidates achieve success."

Hon. Joe Schapiro (Rep. 2019-2024, CH16): "I wholeheartedly endorse Mohammad Saleh in his run for his re-election to the Chair's position in Cheshire County Democrats Committee. During his three years as vice chair of the Cheshire County Democratic Committee he was a persistent voice for increased transparency, new ideas, and expanded membership. Since being elected Chair four years ago he has successfully expanded the mission and voice of the Committee among local Democrats. Mohammad is a scientist, a humanitarian, and a tireless worker devoted to the expansion of Democratic ideals."

Allen Davis (Dublin Activist, Town Chair): "I am honored to endorse Mohammad Saleh for the re-election to the Chair's position in Cheshire County Democrats Committee. Mohammad has been an exceptional Chair of the Cheshire County Democratic Party. His achievements include: recruiting excellent candidates for State Representative, creating numerous new and active Town Committees, supporting Town Chairs with solid ideas to expand the reach and size of their committees, and being available at all hours, by phone, email, or text, to answer questions and solve problems. Mohammad worked with me to revive the dormant Dublin Democratic Town Committee in January 2023. Today, Dublin has about 15-20 people that come to our monthly meetings and our work helped Dick Ames get re-elected in the state house."

Work Experience/Affiliations

Profile & Biography / Writing / Event Host / Award

Thank you for your support!

— Mohammad