News from the Skagit County Democrats

Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for October 28, 2024

DEMOCRATIC EVENTS

1. NEW – Washington State Democrats are planning an Election Night Party, Tuesday, Nov 5, 5:00pm, Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building 705 Pike Street
Click Here for more information.

2. 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

3. UPDATED – General Campaign Information

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

4. 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 Auditor's 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

• What's inside I-2066, Washington state's natural gas ballot measure
• EV myths: Are they keeping people from getting rid of their gas guzzlers?
• Abortion rates largely unchanged despite state bans
• Seattle's tech industry sheds thousands of jobs in 2024
• Iconic Gun-Makers Gave Sensitive Customer Information to Political Operatives

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. 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.

2. NEW – Turn your clocks back Saturday night
Daylight Saving Time ends 2:00am, Sunday, Nov 3. Clocks need to be turned back 1 hour to comport with Pacific Standard Time.

3. NEW – Skagit County will host a Community Meeting, Tuesday, Nov 12, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon
Topics include: Housing, Cold weather shelters, Emergency weather preparedness, New online permitting software, 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, Courthouse roof project, BESS energy project update. Click Here for more information.

4. UPDATED – 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. – – – "Friday, November 1, 2024: Deadline – Applications due to the Port of Skagit by 4:00 PM."
 

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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. UPDATED – Women & Wine Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
THIS WILL BE THE LAST "Women Wine Wednesday" EVENT . . . "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!" Click Here for more information. 
 

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