Welcome to Democrats Abroad Paris!

DAF-Paris is a Chapter of Democrats Abroad France, representing US Democrats living in the Paris/Île de France region. Our activities include voter assistance and education, member meet-ups to discuss political issues and varying topics, lectures, debates and panel discussions, film screenings, parties, and special events. 

The 2025-2027 Paris Chapter Executive Committee members are:

  • Shelley Bradford Bell, Paris Chair
  • Kelly Davies, Paris Vice Chair
  • Max Dunitz, Secretary
  • OPEN, Communications
  • Lisa Kohn, GOTV
  • OPEN, Events
  • OPEN, Fundraising
  • Sochi A., Member-at-Large
  • Paul Chartrand, Member-at-Large

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Chapter EVENTS

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July 26, 2026 - 05:00 PM Time Paris 1er (exact location given in RSVP email) in Paris, France

Paris Meet & Greet with 9 Members of Congress

Join special guests* Congresspeople Mark Takano (CA-39), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Mike Quigley...
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July 27, 2026 - 06:00 PM Time Location available with RSVP in Paris, France

Resistance Reading Room

The Resistance is now. Join us twice-monthly as we share and discuss relevant readings for...
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August 04, 2026 - 10:30 AM Time Location available upon RSVP in Paris, France

DA Paris Walk & Talk

Join Democrats Abroad Paris once a month as we meet up in central Paris to...
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August 10, 2026 - 06:00 PM Time Location available with RSVP in Paris, France

Resistance Reading Room

The Resistance is now. Join us twice-monthly as we share and discuss relevant readings for...
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August 24, 2026 - 06:00 PM Time Location available with RSVP in Paris, France

Resistance Reading Room

The Resistance is now. Join us twice-monthly as we share and discuss relevant readings for...
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September 01, 2026 - 10:30 AM Time Location available upon RSVP in Paris, France

DA Paris Walk & Talk

Join Democrats Abroad Paris once a month as we meet up in central Paris to...
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September 09, 2026 - 06:00 PM Closest metro stops: Hôtel de ville (line 1) & Arts et Métiers (line 3) Time Gallery Ithaque in Paris, France

Le Regard Américain - Fundraiser & Photography Exhibition - Democrats...

Join us for an unforgettable evening in the Marais at Gallery Ithaque, where we celebrate...
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September 14, 2026 - 06:00 PM Time Location available with RSVP in Paris, France

Resistance Reading Room

The Resistance is now. Join us twice-monthly as we share and discuss relevant readings for...
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Chapter NEWS AND UPDATES

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July 02, 2026

The Way Back Home: Self-Realignment, Community Reengagement, and the Return to Economic Independence

“We are a party of innovation. We do not reject our traditions, but we are willing to adapt to changing circumstances...” - Barbara Jordan By Shelley Bradford Bell, Chair Democrats......
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June 15, 2026

Juneteenth: The Price of Freedom and the Promise of Democracy

By Shelley Bradford Bell, Chair Democrats Abroad France Paris, and Co-Chair of Black Caucus France “Out of the huts of history’s shame, . . .Up from a past that’s rooted......
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Chapter LEADERSHIP

ALL Chapter LEADERS
Shelley Bell

DA France DPCA Voting Representative / DA France Paris Chair / DA France Black Caucus Co-Chair
Kelly Davies

DA France Paris Vice Chair
Max Dunitz

DA France DPCA Voting Representative / DA France Paris Secretary
Marjorie Bernstein

DPCA Voting Representative / DA France Paris Treasurer
Lisa Kohn

DA France Paris GOTV Coordinator
Paul Chartrand

DA France Paris Member-at-Large
Sochi A.

DA France Paris Member-at-Large