News from the Skagit County Democrats

Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for October 21, 2024

DEMOCRATIC EVENTS

1.Election Night Party! Mark your calendar!
Have you heard? Skagit County Democrats will host an election night party Tuesday, Nov 5, 4:30pm until 9:30pm at the Swinomish Casino. We will have heavy appetizers and a no host bar. We’ve been working hard and look forward to spending time together in our community. Come celebrate everyone's hard work! Click Here to RSVP!

2. Reception for 2nd Congressional District Representative Rick Larsen, Thursday, Oct 24, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Downtown Mount Vernon, *Address provided upon RSVP*
Please RSVP to Alex at (253) 906-2539 or Alex@newmanpartners.com. "Join Mayor Peter Donovan in support of Congressman Rick Larsen . . . for an evening reception on Thursday, October 24th. Hear about the latest in politics, what the 2024 cycle will look like, and his work as the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee." Click Here for more information or to donate.

3. The 39th Legislative District Democrats General Membership Meeting, Saturday, Oct 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm, via Zoom
Click Here for the Zoom link.

4. The Washington Education Association Day of Action, Saturday, Oct 26 10:00am – 12:00pm, Coordinated Campaign Office, 2021 East College Way, UNIT 104, Mount Vernon
"Join Janet [St. Clair] and the fantastic folks at the W.E.A. as we knock on doors to get out the vote in and around Mount Vernon! Training and materials provided by the campaign." Click Here to RSVP.

5. NEW – Washington Young Leaders Summit, Saturday, Oct 26, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, UW Global Innovation Exchange Facility, 12280 NE District Wy, Bellevue
"Young Leaders Summit on Saturday, October 26th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the UW Global Innovation Exchange Facility in Bellevue. Join us to hear from young folks themselves along with some of our region’s elected officials! More importantly, please share the event with all of the youth in your communities! Sign up here: https://youngleaderssummit2024.rsvpify.com/"

6. NEW – Needs for Election Observation and Headquarters Staffing
"It’s crunch time for staffing the office and election observing. This will be the 6th of 6 elections this year and obviously the one that will get the most scrutiny. But we still have people coming to the office asking for help and information, as well as picking up those very popular Harris/Walz signs. If you can take any more shifts on these 2 activities, please give us a hand. The schedulers are below, but if you have trouble with them, please don’t hesitate to send me an email (brenda.cunningham1@outlook.com) saying which date and time works best for you. We appreciate any help you can offer. Thank you for all you are doing – I am sure it is far more than I know about!"

Staffing the office – 2 hour shifts: Click Here.
Election observing – 1.5 hour shifts: Click Here.

7. UPDATED – General Campaign Information

We hope to have more signs in on Monday, Oct 21. Please call ahead to the office (360-336-1555) to reserve what you want and if it is available. You can leave your name and phone number and what you would like. We still have a good collection of buttons.

Skagit County Democrats Endorsed Candidates / Initiatives – Please Click Here. For a detailed description of our endorsement process, Click Here.

The St. Clair campaign has several activities throughout the 10th Legislative District planned for the last month. Click Here to find the most current activities.

Team Harris-Walz Phone Bank – "Join us to make calls for Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot!" Click on the "Show More" link to see all the dates/times available.

For those wanting to donate to the Harris campaign via snail mail (USPS), please use the following address: Harris Victory Fund, P.O. Box 96663, Washington, D.C. 20077-7085

8. November 5, General Election
VoteWA
Click Here for the Voter Registration and Ballot Management Portal.
You can check your voter registration status as well as check you legislative and congressional districts. In addition, you can use this portal to register to vote OR to update your voter registration (this must be done by Oct 28).

Election Information
Click Here for the English version of the online General Election Voter's Pamphlet. Click Here for the Spanish version of the online General Election Voter's Pamphlet. Click Here for the Washington Secretary of State's online Voter's Guide. Click Here to view maps of various voting districts.

General Election Timeline

September 21 – Military and Overseas ballots mailed
October 16 – Accessible Voting Unit test – 9:00 AM
October 16 – Official Logic & Accuracy test – 10:00 AM
October 16 – Domestic ballots mailed
October 28 – Deadline to register or update existing registration online and by mail
November 5 – Deadline for in-person registration and voter updates – Closes 8:00 PM
November 5 – General Election – Closes 8:00 PM
November 18 – Canvassing Board Meeting, Initial Review – 1:00 PM
November 26 – General Election Certification – 1:30 PM


Ballot Drop Box Locations
Click Here for a map of the locations.

• Anacortes
  • Anacortes Public Library (behind library near drive-up book-drop), 1220 10th Street
  • Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way
• Bow Edison
  • Fire District 5 Fire Station, 14304 West Bow Hill Rd
• Burlington
  • Burlington Parks and Recreation Building (north side of Fairhaven Ave parking lot), 900 East Fairhaven Street
• Conway
  • Conway Fire Department, 21020 Greenfield Street
• Concrete
  • Skagit Upriver Services, 45770 Main South
• Hamilton
  • Fire District 8/Punkin Center Station, 34041 State Route 20
• La Conner
  • La Conner Library, 614 East Morris Street
• Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon Police Department, 1805 Continental Place
  • Skagit County Auditors Office [Courthouse] (in U-shaped parking lot accessed from 3rd St. near Kincaid), 700 South 2nd Street, Room 201
• Sauk-Suiattle
  • 6020 Mountain Goat Way, Darrington
• Sedro-Woolley
  • Sedro-Woolley Post Office, (in alley between Eastern Avenue and Metcalf), 111 Woodworth Street
• Swinomish
  • Social Services Building, 17337 Reservation Road

9. PCO Recruitment
We need more PCOs for the 2022-2024 biennial to help us Get Out the Vote in this critical election year and to help us build a strong Skagit County and 10th, 39th, and 40th Legislative District Party Organizations. You can get involved in a big way by becoming a PCO.

• Step 1: Find Your Precinct. You can use the Skagit County iMap to find your precinct.
• Step 2: Check the list of vacant precincts.
• Step 3: Application: complete this form for Skagit County and email chair@skagitdemocrats.org.

10. Recommended reading from Skagit County Democrats co-Chair, Lynn Campbell
Make a plan for Election Night and beyond.

11. NEW – Links of the Week
The Links of the Week provide in-depth pieces and resources the Editor has found to be relevant, insightful, and thorough on important issues of the day.

• Harris says violent crime is down. Trump says it's up. Here's a fact check
• Top fact-checker finally reveals which party lies more: Democrats or Republicans
• 70% of Washington public school students now have access to free meals
• Missouri, Kansas, And Idaho Are Suing The FDA Because They Don't Have Enough Teen Moms
•  Why do we still have the Electoral College?

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. NEW – Majority Rules Screening and Question & Answer, Sunday, Oct 27, 7:00 – 9:00pm , Lincoln Theatre, 712 South First Street, Mount Vernon
"With America's democratic experiment mired in division and dysfunction, the state of Alaska votes to revolutionize their election system. The surprising results spark new alliances, a growing call for election reform, and fierce pushback from political parties. Could changing how Americans vote also change politics for the better? After the 90 minute film, Lisa Ayrault, Director of FairVoteWA, will be present for a short discussion." Click Here to view the trailer.

2. NEW – The monthly Planned Parenthood rally is Saturday, Nov 3, 11:00am – 12:00pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Mount Vernon Health Center, 1805 East Division Street, Mount Vernon
Bring your signs, your friends, and your family.

3. The Port of Skagit is seeking applicants for its vacant seat for District 2 on its Board of Commissioners
The seat is vacant after the death Saturday of Steve Omdal, who served on the board since 2012. The person selected to fill the seat will serve until November 2025. If they wish to serve the remainder of Omdal’s term, they will have to run for office in 2025. Click Here for information on the application process and deadlines.
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Coffee & Cards, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
Coffee and Cards meets on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This is the group that was previously led by Carol Sullivan and is now led quite capably by Judy Farrar and Judith Chilcote. The group is a way for us to express ourselves about issues of importance to us all.

We will write messages of encouragement and support to people who are making positive contributions as well as messages of concern and opposition to people who are negatively impacting our world – this includes legislators on the local, state, and federal level as well as CEOs of corporations and other people having a significant impact in our world. We will share ideas for people to write to and issues to address.

Postcards and stamps will be provided, but we ask that people bring money to cover the cost of the postcard stamps which are currently $.56. Coffee will be provided or bring your own.  As Carol always reminded us, “We are stronger together.” Our office is located at 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, 360-336-1555."

2. Women & Wine Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
"Join us for an evening of wine, snacks, and phone-banking as we come together to make a real impact in the upcoming election. Our Women & Wine Wednesdays are the perfect way to unwind with friends while doing something powerful—helping to turn Washington even bluer!"
 

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