About the Democratic Mayors Association

The Democratic Mayors Association (DMA) is the national voice of Democratic Mayors leading cities of 30,000 or more across the United States. As the only organization solely dedicated to supporting and electing Democratic Mayors and candidates for Mayor, DMA works to strengthen local leadership and advance Democratic values in every corner of the country. Our Mayors share a common vision for progress, inclusive growth, and opportunity for all.

At a time when gridlock and partisanship dominate the national conversation, Democratic Mayors stand out as leaders who get things done—driving bold, pragmatic progress where it matters most: in the communities where people live, work, raise families, and build their futures.

From tackling the housing crisis and creating safer communities to investing in infrastructure and creating good-paying jobs, Democratic Mayors are delivering results every day. 

DMA supports, elevates, and connects Mayors, providing a platform for innovation, collaboration, and influence. We unite Mayors with Labor, the private sector, and community partners to share ideas, solve problems, and win elections. We tell the story of how Mayors impact people’s daily lives, get things done, and move our cities and our country forward.

Historic Firsts

• Mayor Barbara Lee – First Black woman Mayor of Oakland, CA
• Mayor John Ewing Jr. – First Black Mayor of Omaha, NE
• Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones – First LGBTQ Mayor of San Antonio, TX
• Mayor Regina Romero – First Latina & first woman Mayor of Tucson, AZ
• Mayor Todd Gloria – First person of color & first LGBTQ Mayor of San Diego, CA
• Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway – First LGBTQ Mayor of Madison, WI
• Mayor Jane Castor – First LGBTQ Mayor of Tampa, FL
• Mayor Aftab Pureval – First AAPI Mayor of Cincinnati, OH
• Mayor Alyia Gaskins – First Black woman Mayor of Alexandria, VA
• Mayor Cherelle Parker – First woman Mayor of Philadelphia, PA
• Mayor Donna Deegan – First woman Mayor of Jacksonville, FL
• Mayor Rex Richardson – First Black Mayor of Long Beach, CA
• Mayor Karen Bass – First woman Mayor of Los Angeles, CA
• Mayor Cavalier Johnson – First Black Mayor of Milwaukee, WI
• Mayor Matt Tuerk – First Latino Mayor of Allentown, PA
• Mayor Michelle Wu – First woman and first AAPI Mayor of Boston, MA
• Mayor Helen Tran – First AAPI Mayor of San Bernardino
• Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield – First woman Mayor of Detroit, MI
• Mayor-elect Sharon Owens – First Black Mayor of Syracuse, NY
• Mayor-elect Dorcey Applyrs – First Black Mayor of Albany, NY
• Mayor-elect Kaohly Her – First woman and first AAPI Mayor of St. Paul, MN
• Mayor-elect Helena Moreno – First Latina Mayor of New Orleans, LA

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