Turn Collin Blue Block Walk for HD67 Sept. 17
Join the Turn Collin Blue Coordinated Campaign for a block walk featuring Texas House District 6 candidate Kevin Morris Saturday, September 17! Bring comfortable walking shoes and a fully charged smartphone and get ready to flip HD67!
Click here to RSVP and Join Us!
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CCDP Volunteer Briefing Sept. 19
There is only one way to Turn Collin Blue, and it starts with you!
As the midterms approach, join us at our monthly Volunteer Briefing to learn more about how you can ride the next wave to elect Democrats in Collin County!
Learn more about how to get involved to Turn Collin Blue in 2022 Monday, September 19!
Click here to RSVP and Join Us!
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Support Rights & Democracy!
Are you proud to be a Democrat who supports equal rights and democracy?
Proudly display your values with our new "Rights & Democracy" yard signs and stickers! These signs and stickers will be shipped to your home.
Shop now!
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Get your Beto, Garza, & Collier Signs!
Now is the time to be LOUD and PROUD! Order your Beto, Garza and Collier yard signs today! Pick them up at the Collin County Democratic Party office (see office hours and location at the bottom of the newsletter) and save shipping. Your donation directly benefits Beto, Rochelle Garza, Mike Collier, and our whole local Democratic slate!
Click HERE to order signs!
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Want to Help at the Polls to Ensure a Fair Election?
Democrats are needed at the polls to ensure that eligible voters are not denied their sacred right to vote and that the election is fair.
Poll Workers are paid ($13/hour) to work inside the polls checking voters in and enabling them to vote. Poll Watchers are volunteers who work inside a polling place to ensure that the election site is complying with the law and operating properly.
Can you help? Training classes are offered before Early Voting starts (October 24). If interested, please go to our website, move the cursor over the Elections tab on the page, and choose Election Workers AND/OR Poll Watcher. Fill out the form(s), and we will be in contact soon!
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ICYMI: The roots of the January 6th insurrection continue to be found in North Texas. The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism pored over more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership lists and identified people working in law enforcement agencies, some currently in the military, and a few running for or serving in public office. Texas has about 3,300 members on the list, the most of any state. (Read More) | |
McKinney City Council: In 2022, many of the meetings were opened by anti-women, anti-LGBTQ, anti-choice, evangelical, male pastors. A lot participate in extreme right-wing media podcasts and sermonizing about the inherent sin in being female. By continuing to feature them in positions of authority, the City Council is endorsing their views every week. The council has a number of options to prevent this ritual from being exclusionary and biased. (Read More) | |  |
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Plano School Board: I want to note that the trustees did not start their meeting with a prayer or religious observation. More school boards should take note. They also gave recognition for Uvalde ISD’s first day back at school. All staff, board and students were invited to wear maroon in support. David Stolle invited board comments but no one spoke up.
This was a nice gesture but we need to do better than that! (Read More)
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True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Local Politics: I’m constantly amazed at how limited people’s thinking is around local politics. Even if you’re a Republican, surely you can see that allowing 1 party rule for over 30 years is bad for governance. Elected representatives need to fear being voted out of office if they don’t do what the majority of citizens want them to do. We’re their boss and that’s how we keep them accountable! Absolute power corrupts absolutely and all that.
Voting is a good way to let our leaders know they must toe their line but once in office, we must insist upon transparency and accountability all the time. If our democracy is to survive, we all need to step up and get engaged in local politics. Sign up to join the team covering your city council or school board. Everyone is welcome. Contact me and let me know you’re interested!
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Call Voters with Mihaela Sept. 15!
Join Team Mihaela as we call voters across HD-70! No experience is necessary, a quick training will be provided over Zoom. We hope to see you there!
Register to attend here!
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McKinney Area Democrats Happy Hour Sept. 16
Join us for fun at WingBucket in McKinney on Friday, September 16, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. All are welcome to join us! Complimentary appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar is available.
We will have our McKinney Dems official 2022 T-shirts (including Pride version) for $20.
Please RSVP Here!
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2022 North Texas Pride Festival Sept. 17
Come out to thee North Texas Pride Festival and stop by our CCDP Booth for voter registration and education Saturday, September 17 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. This is the 11th annual Come As You Are festival, bringing the community together to celebrate pride in diversity.
There will be Sponsor/vendor booths, food/beverages, give-a-ways, donations to a partnering non-profit(TBA) & adult and kid activities, bands, DJ, dancing & a ton of entertainment for all ages.
GENERAL Tickets Standard Adult (13+) $10.00
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Block walk with #TeamMihaela Sept. 17 and 18
Meet #TeamMihaela and after we get to know each other a little, we'll engage voters at their doors about the upcoming run-off election! No prior experience necessary, easy to follow training provided for new block walkers :)
We can't wait to have you join us! Please meet us at the Collin County Democratic Party office in Plano at 1:30 PMon Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18.
Register to Block Walk Here!
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McKinney Meet & Greet w/Sheena King for Texas State Representative HD61 Sept. 18
Please join us for a Meet and Greet in McKinney, TX on Sunday, September 18 at 4:30 - 5:30 PM with your future State Representative, Sheena King for House District 61! This is your opportunity to express your concerns, needs, and desires going into the Midterm Election so your candidate can best represent YOU.
We can't wait to meet and connect with you! Click here to RSVP!
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MONDAYS with MIHAELA at Breakfast Sept. 12
Let’s talk about what matters to you! Come join your Democratic nominee for State Representative Mihaela Plesa for community conversations. A special breakfast edition of MONDAYS with MIHAELA. Join Mihaela, Monday, September 12 from 7:30-9:30 AM at Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe, 4520 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287. That’s on the SW corner of Frankford at DNT.
Register here!
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Frisco Democratic Club Meeting Sept. 25
A lot is happening at the next Frisco Democratic Club meeting!
The keynote speakers will be TXDP Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa and SD30 Chairman Glenn Melancon.
Virginia Burgen with the League of Women Voters will provide an update on TDP's Voter Information and Education initiative.
Joey Casiano with RideShare2Vote will share information about their organization and its mission.
Don't miss our raffle for door prizes just before the meeting adjourns!
Click here to RSVP!
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Lavon Meet & Greet with Joshua Murray Sept. 25
Lavon resident, Joshua Murray, is running for Collin County Judge. Joshua is a military veteran with extensive operational management experience. He is running for County Judge to represent ALL Collin County residents - rural and suburban. Learn more about Joshua at this event while you enjoy complimentary food and drinks!
Click here to RSVP!
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Beto Debate Watch Party Sept. 30
Spend an evening at Frisco Hall watching the Texas Gubernatorial town hall debate with fellow Beto supporters Friday, September 30 from 6 - 9 PM. $30 per person entry includes a full taco bar and one complimentary drink ticket. Meet local candidates and other speakers, win door prizes, play trivia and bingo, and more! And don't forget to take a selfie with cardboard Beto!
RSVP to Join Us!
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Art Auction Fundraiser for Sheena King for Texas State Representative HD61 Sept. 30
You are invited to join Sheena King, Texas State Representative Nominee for HD61, for a beautiful Art Auction with special Artist, Wendy (@ArtByWendy). She will be doing a live painting that we will auction in addition to a few of her other signature pieces. There will be complimentary charcuterie style appetizers by Gifts of Graze Catering, desserts and beverages along with a few giveaway prizes - all included with a purchased RSVP ticket below.
Ticket must be purchased via ActBlue here!
Not able to attend but would like to make a monetary contribution to the Sheena King Campaign? No problem: please show your support to the #KINGdom Movement by donating to help us bring inclusion & representation to Texas! We can’t wait to see you!
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CCDP Headquarters at 1915 Central Expressway #150 is open Mon - Thurs and the 4th Saturday of every month, 10:00 AM - 2 PM. The office is staffed by Office Manager, Marsha Armstrong. Come by and see us! | | |
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