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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters
704 N. Thompson, Ste 195
Conroe, Texas 77301
936-703-5841
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May 5,
2020
In order to provide timely information in these difficult times, this newsletter will be sent weekly until further notice.
by noon each Sunday.
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In this issue:
HQ Office Closed until May 18 / Vote Dems all down the ballot / Vote by Mail / VDRs on the front line / Ballot by Mail 2020 / We Need Volunteers /
Primary Election and Vote by Mail Updates /
Good News /
State Convention Goes Virtual / From the Facebook /
Upcoming Events / Shop the Store
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Click on the Contribute button to help turn Montgomery County Blue!
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Consider becoming a Sustaining Member of MCDP
Thank you for your support!
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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters to Remain Closed
Until Monday, May 18, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for our many volunteers, the Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters office will remain closed until May 18, 2020.
The work of the Party nonetheless continues; some of it through virtual platforms and some of it remotely. Be assured that the phone is being answered, mail is coming and going, and committees and precinct chairs are still at work turning Montgomery County Blue.
The best way to reach us is to leave a message at 936-703-5841 or send us an email at
mcdpoffice@gmail.com
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
It is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
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Texas Democratic Party encourages Dems
To vote all the way down the ballot
Straight party voting is no longer an option in Texas and our Montgomery County Democratic Party Precinct Chairs will be on the front lines of educating voters about that change come November. The Texas Democratic Party as issued valuable instructions and information on voting in November that we will see in coming issues.
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Last Chance to get your MCDP Spring Virtual
Fundraiser T-shirt
We only have until
May 8
to but your MCDP t-shirt and contribute since we can’t hold our annual Spring Fundraiser and Social in person this year. We are teaming up with a local small business to offer you our Spring Virtual Fundraiser. Green Mango Print has asked us to join with other local organizations in our community in the #Montgomery Strong, #Here for Good T-shirt campaign. Buy our Montgomery County Democratic Party t-shirt on their website until May 8 and they will print and ship the t-shirt to you. T-shirts are $20 plus tax.
$10 from each shirt goes directly to MCDP and $10 goes to support a local small business.
The limit is 100 shirts per organization let’s see if we can max out!
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Save the Date for a Conversation with Joaquin Castro
Save Wednesday night and join Texas Democrats' Voter Expansion Director Luke Warford and General Counsel Chad Dunn as they sit down with Congressman Joaquin Castro for a conversation about the crucial role voter expansion and voter protection will play in this upcoming election.
D
on't miss this and join in on the conversation:
WHERE
: Online!
WHEN
: Wednesday, April 6 at 6:00 PM
I hope to see you there. Having these important conversations is how we continue building our coalitions, despite the circumstances.
Let's stay focused,
Cristina Gomez
Finance Director, Texas Democratic Party
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Newsletter seeks insights from Candidates
The Montgomery County Democratic Party is very proud of our candidates that are running in the 2020 election. We want to hear from you. In this time of no events, no gatherings or personal contact, we need your thoughts on what you see and hear as you campaign in this difficult time. Please send us no more than
1,200 words in a Word format
that we can include in a Candidate Section of the newsletter and could be shared on our website.
Thank you for all you do the we look forward to electing you in November.
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Social Distancing and
Your Right to Vote By Mail
According to Glen Maxey, Primary Director for the Texas Democratic Party, if you believe that you will be social distancing in July you should consider requesting a ballot by mail so that you may vote by mail without having to go a the polling place to vote in the Primary Runoff Election.
The District Judge hearing the case has made a ruling with statewide effect that any person may vote by mail for reason of disability if they are social distancing at the time of the vote.
Disability is the voter’s determination if they cannot travel to polls. A doctor’s determination or governmental letter of disability is not required,
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From the VDRs on the front Line
Democrats:
Due to the current school closures to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are not able to make our usual visits with high schools to register eligible students to vote. Please help us provide the following information to high school students in your household or in other families you know:
If you know any high school students who are at least 17 years and 10 months old or who will be 18 before the November election please share this information with them or their parents. Voting is the right you use to protect all of your other rights. Please be a voter.
- June 15, 2020 is the last day to register to vote or make a change of address effective for the Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election
- Any student who is a U.S. Citizen and will be AT LEAST 18 years old or older by July 14, 2020, can register and vote in the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election.
- Anyone who is a U.S. Citizen and will be AT LEAST 18 years old or older by November 3, 2020, can register by October 5, 2020 and vote in the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election.
- Any registered voter, who will be out of the county, in which they are registered to vote, during all of the early voting dates and on election day, can apply for a Ballot by Mail. See instructions here: https://elections.mctx.org/BBM.asp All APPLICATIONS for Ballot by Mail must be received by end of day July 2nd. Completed mailed ballots then must be received at the Elections office by 7 PM on Election Day. As the law currently reads, anyone who is over 65 years of age, disabled or sick can also apply for Ballot by Mail.
Below is information that the Montgomery County League of Women Voters has emailed to its membership about voter registration.
For anyone needing to register, here are the options to obtain an application:
1. Call the local elections office to have an application mailed to you @
(936) 539-7843
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2. Go to the Montgomery County Elections Office website at
www.Montgomeryvotes.org
. Fill out the application online and then
PRINT IT
off to be mailed.
3. Visit your local U.S. Post Office and ask for an application at the counter.
Once you complete the application,
mail the application back to the Elections Office, Elections Administrator,
P.O. Box 2646, Conroe, TX 77305-2646
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(The Elections Office is closed to foot traffic.)
Dotty Oelkers
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We invite you to join the Montgomery County Democratic Party as we work together to make big changes in this important year.
There is a lot of fun and important work to be done and we would love your help.
Some of the areas in which we need assistance are:
- Precinct Chairs and Captains
- Work at polls
- Office work (answer phones, data entry, organize, prepare mailings and more)
- Assist with campaigns
- Committee work
- Voter registration
- and much, much more!
Training is provided for all the work so jump right in!
Call the Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters office at 936-703-5841 or email
mcdpoffice@gmail.com f
or more information about volunteer opportunities!
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Primary Runoff and Voter Updates
Elections Postponed to July 14
The Governor has postponed the Primary Runoff Election to
July 14, 2020
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The deadline to request a Ballot by Mail must be received at Election Central by
July 2, 2020.
Last Day to Register to Vote in the Primary Runoff Election is Monday,
June 15, 2020
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If you are a Precinct Chair send us your good news to share!
by Sunday at noon each week.
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Have you heard the big news?
State Convention is going Digital
From the Democratic Chair
We have shifted our convention to an innovative, digital space, hosting the biggest online convention and virtual experience in Democratic Party history. This year's Texas Democratic Convention will include noteworthy Democratic speakers, educational training, and informational panels.
We're going digital and our convention will be larger than EVER -- living up to the big, bold history of Texas Democrats. This year will be unlike any convention we've held in the past, but that's the thing, we're the Party that embraces progress and paves the way for the future.
Let's come together virtually and set the stage for a blue Texas.
I can't wait to see you there.
Adelante,
Gilberto Hinojosa
Chair, Texas Democratic Party
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Event time and place may change at any time.
(Events in Blue are MCDP-Sponsored)
May
Thursday, May 21 - County Executive Committee, time and place TBA.
June
Monday, June 1 to Saturday, June 6 - TDP Convention (Virtual)
For more information and to register click
here.
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Shop at the Blue Texas Store
Check out our new items!
Don't forget to buy your Montgomery County Democrat t-shirt to wear with pride.
All shirts are $20 each.
Coasters set of 4 for $10
Blue Texas or Donkey tea towels $15 each
Most Jewelry Items $10 each
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Until the office is open on a regular basis we will sell the
Hate has no place here
signs for $25 and they will be delivered and set in your yard. These signs come with the metal stakes and can be displayed everyday.
We are trying to have more items available for purchase online.
So far only the yard signs are available.
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We hope to have more items available online through
Act Blue.
We have table coasters, key chains, jewelry, tea towels, buttons, buttons, buttons and of course T-Shirts and the
Blue
Texas sticker to put on anything to show your
Blue
spirit. All items are unique and handmade.
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