The Democratic Party Logo: A Donkey, a Color, and a Font

Introduction

Like most political parties around the world, the Democratic Party has both a party symbol and color. However, both the color and the logo are not official symbols of the party.

The Donkey Logo

The donkey party logo remains a well-known symbol for the Democratic Party despite not being the official logo of the party. The donkey was first used as a symbol for the Democratic Party in the 1828 presidential election. The donkey was chosen as a symbol of the party because it was seen as a humble and hardworking animal. Since then, the donkey has become a widely recognized symbol of the Democratic Party.

Democratic Party Emblem

The most common Democratic emblem referred to when people talk about the Democratic logo is the Party's mascot. The Democratic Party emblem consists of a blue donkey inside a white circle. The circle is surrounded by a red border. The donkey is facing left and is standing on its hind legs. The donkey is holding a banner in its mouth that says "Vote Democratic." The emblem was designed in 1971 by Milton Glaser.

Democratic Party Font

The text in the Democratic Party emblem is represented by a single typographic element: the uppercase "D." The letter is block-style, massive, and bold. The "D" is a symbol of the Democratic Party and is used on all of the party's official materials.