PEG 12th Congressional District
Newsletter #82, Thursday, October 25, 2018
102 weeks down, 2
weeks
to midterm elections
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Things are looking a little different with the newsletter
Nothing is more important than electing those who support our mission. In this issue and next, we will hyper-focus on day-by-day things you can do to make a difference before and on Election Day. Please visit us on
Facebook,
Twitter, and
Instagram to see our normal updates on things to read, watch, and listen from now until November 7.
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Events and things to do that can help
with the 2018 midterm elections
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If you believe in equality and acceptance, be an informed voter
Click here to get a Washtenaw County Voter Guide with the Blue Wave Sample Ballot indicating which candidates support PEG’s mission of having a government that treats everyone with equality and acceptance. Voter guides for 18 Michigan counties can be viewed and downloaded from
michiganvoterguides.org. Please share with your friends throughout Michigan. This year you will not have to call friends for guidance. Please vote the full ballot!
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LOCATION
Touchstone Cohousing, 560 Little Lake Dr, Ann Arbor
DATE AND TIME
10/30/18
7:30pm -
10/30/18
9:00pm
Come learn what you can do to help us win on November 6 and sign-up for specific tasks that need to be done. Sheet cake will be served.
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Voting Absentee, Vote at your Leisure..but Vote!
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Return Your Completed Absentee Ballot
Vote it all and send it to
your
clerk asap. Must arrive before election day. To find out where to mail or deliver,
click here.
Michigan law allows anyone 60 or older to vote absentee, or those with an interfering religious obligation, or those who
plan
to be absent on Election Day. (The key word here is plan.) The law also allows absentee voting in cases of medical emergency or
in jail awaiting arraignment or trial.
A voter can apply for an absentee ballot up to the Saturday before Election Day at the clerk’s office in your city or township. Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 pm on Election Day.
Look at the video here.
THREE PITFALLS TO AVOID WHEN VOTING ABSENTEE:
- Sign the envelope. (Your vote won’t count unless your signature is on the envelope).
- Be sure and use a 71¢ postage or two 50¢ stamps!!!!
- Mail it to the correct address.
Some voters worry that their ballot will be rejected if their signature is not identical to the one on their registration card. This is not a valid concern in Michigan, according to Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds. The election board has digitalized copies of drivers’ licenses with their signatures. Also, he notes, “It’s an urban legend that absentee ballots may not be counted. Every vote is counted.”
PIease note: All clerks are open on Saturday, Nov. 3 for in-person absentee voting until 2:00 pm. In most cases, you can even walk in during business hours, collect your ballot and vote on the spot. Be sure and take your Blue Wave Ballot with you to the clerk's office if this is your plan.
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Prop 1: Legalization of Marijuana
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Prop 2: Oppose Gerrymandering
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Prop 3: Reform Michigan's Voting System
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Check out this Comprehensive Volunteer Guide
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Perhaps the most important thing you can do this week to win in this election
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Did you know that 61% of the people who voted for Hillary in 2016 didn’t vote for the Democratic candidates for the State Supreme Court? With your help, 2018 will be different! Our Voter Guides and suggested sample ballots contain the information voters need to vote the full ballot.
Volunteers are needed to help deliver the guides to households who contain likely Democratic voters starting this Saturday in Washtenaw County. To sign up, send an email to
[email protected]
and you will be informed when and where you can help and what will be involved. If you would like to join other members of Protectors of Equality in Government, note that in your email. To volunteer to distribute the guides in the
the Washtenaw County portion of the 7th Congressional District,
click here.
Voter Guides are now available for 18 different counties in Michigan, including Washtenaw, Wayne and Jackson, that will be critical to victory in this election.
Click here
to select and view the guides.
Click on the words "What county do you live in?" and click on your county. A PDF file will open. To see the whole guide, scroll down to pages 2-8. Page 8 has the sample ballot. Click on page one and at the top right you will see an icon for download and print. You can then share this with folks as an attachment if you've downloaded it to your computer. OR copy the HTML address at the top and include that in your email as a link for your friends to go to.
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Things that everyone who cares about this election can do
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• Phone banking: making calls either at home or in a group
• Canvassing: door-to-door speaking or not
• Poll working
• Handing out literature at polls
• Driving people to polls
• Emailing voters
• Social media posting
• Texting to voters
• Putting up flyers
• Being a runner
• Dispatching
• Lawyering
Organizations with volunteer opportunities
Poor People's Campaign
Volunteers should send their name, email, availability (like noon–7 pm) and their phone number to
Laurie Wechter, at
[email protected]
. There are also dispatching positions and positions putting up flyers before the election at predetermined spots. Organized by
G
roundcover News
and Poor People’s Campaign.
MI-Resistance provides phone banking opportunities
One Campaign for Michigan (One Campaign)
The One Campaign is now focusing on Get Out The Vote (GOTV) activities throughout the state. They need people to canvass, to provide rides to the polls, to work at the polls election day, and to make phone calls. Many of their volunteer opportunities are listed below in the volunteer opportunities section.
NextGen America
has numerous GOTV activities on college campuses throughout Michigan that can be found by
clicking here.
Local opportunities are listed below in the volunteer opportunities section.
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Volunteer for the Michigan Dems
Join friends, old and new, to talk to voters about issues they care about and ask them to vote for Democrats on November 6. Success in the election depends on you getting involved. There are phone banking and canvassing opportunities virtually every day in:
- Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County
- Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Wayne County
- Jackson, Michigan City, Jackson County
- Brighton, Livingston County
- Monroe and Lenawee County
To find the many various activities, places and times, and to sign up,
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Needed on Election Day: GOTV volunteers, Poll Workers, Watchers, Greeters, Drivers, Runners and more....
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Flint Poll Workers: Urgent
In previous years, we’ve seen problems arising from confusion at the polls (people who moved, addresses not matching voter files, etc). These problems are particularly pronounced in transient places where people move around a lot — and has led to many voters who were entitled to vote being turned away. Having people at the polls who understand the laws and are committed to help people vote will be absolutely critical.
They've got a crew of people going to Detroit; they're now focusing their efforts on Flint. This requires mandatory training with the Flint City Clerk this Saturday at 1:30 pm in Flint; folks can fill out paperwork there.
"Runners" in Metro Detroit
They're going to have an army of folks at polling places across Metro Detroit acting as poll greeters, but because they are unable to cover every polling place, they're looking for folks who can serve as "runners," and take responsibility for checking in on multiple polling places to see whether there are long lines, equipment malfunctions, etc. This would only require a basic MDP training, which can be done online — there's no need to go to a training (unlike the Flint opportunity).
Anyone who's interested in serving as a poll watcher or runner on Election Day can contact Eli Savit at
[email protected]
or (269) 267-5422.
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In order to be a poll worker (Precinct Inspector, Election Inspector) in Michigan you must be registered to vote in Michigan, be at least 18 years of age, Political affiliation required, must be a resident of the county, must complete required training. Students 16 years or older who meet all other voter requirements may be appointed. You will be entitled to compensation.
To signup, contact your local board of elections.
Click here
to find them.
Poll Watcher qualification requirements
Registered voter in the state; not a candidate or election inspector; challengers must carry an identification card; a political party, organization, or organized entity of interested citizens may designate no more than two people per precinct at any one time.
Washtenaw County Democratic Party(WCDP)
Can you drive people to the polls? Contact Satish Ramede at
[email protected]
for more information and to sign up.
12th Congressional District Democratic Party
Activities include making calls, door knocking, sending text messages, poll greeting.
For more information, contact Ashley Hall,
[email protected]
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Washtenaw County
Greater Ann Arbor absentee phone bank
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Western Washtenaw Canvass
Ypsilanti Phone Bank
Friday, October 26
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Western Washtenaw Canvass
Ypsilanti Canvassing
Saturday, October 27
Assist NextGen America at UM
Greater Ann Arbor Canvass
Western Washtenaw Canvass
Ypsilanti Canvassing
Educator’s Day of Election Action
MEA and AFT MI will discuss the candidates to support in election and how to talk to voters about what's at stake in this election, and ask them to commit to vote for candidates who will stand up for public education. Bring smartphones and tablets (fully charged) to gather information.
3502 W Liberty, Ann Arbor
. 9 am–1 pm
Assist NextGen America at UM Dearborn
Assist NextGen America at Eastern Michigan University
ACLU People Power Second Chances Call Party
Sunday, October 28
Assist NextGen America at UM
Assist NextGen America at UM Dearborn
Assist NextGen America at Eastern Michigan University
Greater Ann Arbor Canvass
Western Washtenaw Canvass
Ypsilanti Canvassing
Meeting for prospective Washtenaw County drivers and dispatchers
Contact Satish Ramade,
[email protected]
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for more information
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Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center (LRC), 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor. 2–3 pm. WCDP
Monday, October 29
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Western Washtenaw Canvass
Tuesday, October 30
Assist NextGen America at Eastern Michigan University
Assist NextGen America at UM
Assist NextGen America at Washtenaw Community College
Assist NextGen America at UM Dearborn
Western Washtenaw Daily Phone Bank
Greater Ann Arbor Absentee Phone Bank
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Ypsilanti Phone Bank
ACLU People Power Ann Arbor canvassing training
Come learn how to canvass, and understand best practices. All levels of experience welcome! AA Main Health Center,
3100 Professional Dr, Ann Arbor
. 6:15–7 pm
Tuesday, October 31
Volunteer Job Fair
Come learn what you can do to help us win this election that matches your interests, time availability and capabilities. Representatives of organizations with opportunities will be present to answer your questions and sign you up. RSVP at top of this email. Hosted by Protectors of Equality in Government. Touchstone Cohousing Common House,
560 Little Lake Dr, Ann Arbor
. 7:30–9 pm
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Thursday, November 1
Ypsilanti Phone Bank
Friday, November 2
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Greater Ann Arbor Canvass
Saturday, November 3
WCDP Poll Greeter Card Distribution Event
Poll greeters will distribute a slate card to voters as they enter the polling area. The cards are small enough to be taken into the voting booth for easy reference and they are especially useful for those all-so-important supreme court/judicial races.
Please come and pick up poll greeter cards to be distributed at polling sites around Washtenaw County and get your assignments. This was incredibly popular in 2016 and we hope to expand it by reaching even MORE voters this year. Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center,
4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor
. 9:30 am
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank and Canvass
Ypsilanti Phone Bank and Canvassing
Phone Banking, Door Knocking
10 am–1 pm, 1–4 pm, 4–7 pm or 10 am–7 pm ($75 stipend available) in the 12th Congressional District. 12th Congressional Democratic Party.
Click here
for more information and to sign up.
Sunday, November 4
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank and Canvass
Ypsilanti Phone Bank and Canvassing
Phone Banking, Door Knocking
10 am–1 pm, 1–4 pm, 4–7 pm or 10 am–7 pm ($75 stipend available) in the 12th Congressional District. 12th Congressional Democratic Party.
Click here
for more information and to sign up.
Monday, November 5
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank and Canvassing
Ypsilanti Phone Bank and Canvassing
Phone Banking, Door Knocking
10am-1pm, 1-4pm, 4-6pm, 6-9 pm or 10am-9 pm ($75 stipend available) in the 12th Congressional District. 12th Congressional Democratic Party.
Click here
for more information and to sign up.
Monday, November 5
Get Out the Vote concerts
- Zou Zou's Café, 101 N Main St, Chelsea. 7:30 pm
- The Last Word Bar, 301 W Huron St, Ann Arbor. 7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 6 ELECTION DAY
Greater Ann Arbor Phone Bank
Ypsilanti Phone Bank and Canvassing
Phone Banking, Door Knocking
10 am–1 pm, 1–4 pm, 4–6 pm, 6–8 pm or 10 am–9 pm ($75 stipend available) in the 12th Congressional District. 12th Congressional Democratic Party.
Click here
for more information and to sign up.
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Wayne County
Thursday, October 25
Dearborn
Community Calls to Absentee Voters
Friday, October 26
Working Families Won’t Back Down Rally to Get Out the Vote
GOTV with Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Debbie Dingle, and Rep. Linda Sanchez. UAW Local 600,
10550 Dix Ave, Dearborn
. noon–1 pm
Saturday, October 27
Wyandotte Canvass
Sunday, October 28
Assist NextGen America at Henry Ford Community College
Monday, October 29
Southgate Phone Banking
Southgate Canvassing
Tuesday, October 30
Southgate Phone Banking Canvassing
Tuesday, October 31
Southgate Halloween Canvassing
Wednesday, November 1
Southgate Phone Banking
Southgate Phone Banking
Southgate Canvassing
Jackson County
Thursday, October 25
Michigan City Phone Bank and Canvass
Friday, October 26
Michigan City Canvass
Saturday, October 27
Michigan City Phone Bank and Canvass
Sunday, October 28
Michigan City Canvass and Phone Bank
Monday, October 29
Michigan City Phone Bank
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Friday, October 26. Perspectives on the upcoming Midterm elections
Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County's Clerk and Register of Deeds will be speaking.
Sandwich and salad or vegetarian lunch with coffee and soda at $7 cash or BYO lunch.
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And...even more events!
Be sure to check out the
PEG Calendar on our website for a comprehensive list of activists events happening in October.
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Spread the Word on Social Media
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Analysis: Where is the money going days before election day?
Super PACs, party committees and other groups are spending hundreds of millions on behalf of House and Senate candidates before the midterm elections. We're tracking how much is being spent on each race.
Read more
www.facebook.com
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PEG is on Instagram and Twitter
PEG Facebook posts are driving important discussion online
If you haven't checked out our Facebook page yet, you might consider it. We have daily posts on a variety of topics that either protect or threaten equality in the American government and its people. To the left, you will find one of our recent, popular posts. Check out more on our
Facebook page!
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Thanks to Newsletter contributors:
Bernie Banet, Carolyn Christopher, Ellen Halter, Leslie McGraw, Richard Gaeth, Constance Cook, Susan Ayer and Chuck Newman
for their help preparing this newsletter. Write us at
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