Grammar question...capitalization of the d word

[JusticeForAll]

I was asked to proofread a letter that has this statement in it.

"...and ensuring democratic victories on both national and local fronts."

Should or should not the d in "democratic" be capitalized? Please answer only if you are sure of your answer.

Thanks all!

[Dookus]

1. If the word

refers to the Democratic party, then yes. If it refers to democracy, then no.

[skypilot]

2. I think it is supposed to be capitalized...

...when writing about political parties.

[Richardo]

3. Only if it refers to the party.

The generic adjective ("democratic reform") is in lower case.

[supernova]

4. Capital D

because the sentence is referring to the Democratic party.

If you are talking about democracy or democratic values in general, then it's small "d."

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

5. In the context in which you are using it yes

It should be capitalized as it refers to a title.

[JusticeForAll]

6. Wahoo you guys rock!

OK it is referring to the party.

A capital D is required here.

Thanks!

J4A