We recently released this video about how and why to vote absentee-by mail this year. Specific instructions for filling out the Absentee Ballot Request form begin about 3 minutes into the video.
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Volunteers Needed for Urgent Project
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We're making a big push to encourage all Democrats to vote absentee-by-mail this year. Why? Because we believe it's the safest and most secure way to vote in the midst of a growing pandemic.
As part of this push, we're going to mail packets containing official NC Absentee Ballot Request forms to over 3,000 Democratic and Democratic-leaning homes in Polk County. McKinsey Printing is in the process of printing everything as you read this.
We need to stuff all 3,000 packets next weekend (July 31 - August 2), and we need about 30 to 35 volunteers who are willing to stuff 100 each. Here's how it will work:
- Friday, July 31: You'll come to the Democratic headquarters building in Columbus, where there will be an outdoor and socially distanced pickup station.
- You'll be given materials for 100 packets, then take them home and stuff them over the weekend.
- Sunday, August 2: You will drop off the stuffed packets back at the HQ (outside, of course).
- Monday, August 3: The stuffed packets will be delivered to a mailing contractor, who will address and mail them.
Are you willing to be a volunteer stuffer?
If so, email Pat Salomon right now (
click here
)
. We'll send you an email with details a day or two before the distribution date. We promise to keep everyone safely distanced and safely outdoors.
Thank you!
~Andy
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REQUEST YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT HERE!
North Carolina makes it easy to vote by mail. You just have to fill out an Absentee Ballot Request Form. You do NOT need to give a reason. Just fill out the form, sign it and return it to your local county board of elections. All instructions are included with the form.
We're mailing Absentee Ballot Request Forms to all Polk Democrats. But if you'd rather go ahead request your ballot now, just click the link below and download the form.
Keep in mind that even if you request and receive an absentee ballot, you
don't
have to use it. You could still choose to vote in-person, either early or on November 3.
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Please let us know if you request an absentee ballot!
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Once you have submitted your absentee ballot request form, please send us an email to let us know.
We would love to have that information so that we can follow up with you a little later to make sure the process goes smoothly. You can use this address:
PolkNCDems2020@gmail.com
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How to check your voter registration status
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If you're not 100% sure about the status of your North Carolina voter registration, the State Board of Elections has a handy tool that allows you to check on it. Just click the button below, type in your name, birth year and county, and hit the Search button. Your info will pop right up.
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Ray Gasperson
Polk County Commissioner
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Over the past 12 years, Ray's main campaign activity has been talking to voters in person, which he worked hard at and very much enjoyed. Because of the pandemic, he must now rely on mailings and ads to reach out to voters. Any donations to help pay for these activities would be greatly appreciated.
Checks can be made out to "Committee to Re-Elect Ray Gasperson" and mailed to:
6691 S. NC 9 Hwy, Columbus, NC 28722.
Please vote for the only Democrat running for Polk County Commissioner this election. The ballot allows you to vote for up to three, but we urge you to vote for Ray only. This will help insure his re-election.
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Col. Moe Davis (ret.) appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe Wednesday morning. Click on the image to watch the video.
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Col. Moe Davis
Congressional District 11
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A Message from Moe's Campaign:
Here is what we know about the 11th Congressional District race between Democrat Moe Davis and Madison Cawthorn:
- It will be competitive.
- We have new district lines that align more closely to 2010 when Blue Dog Democrat Heath Shuler was the representative.
- We have a potentially bluer electorate from four years ago with a rising population.
- We have support from Republicans and unaffiliated voters who have reached out to the campaign to let us know they don’t want to vote for a 24-year-old with little formal education and no full-time job experience as an adult.
- Ditto with young voters, who skew more liberal.
Republicans are going to have to spend money to win. So we are going to have to spend money, too.
This is the first time since 2010 that Democrats have a chance to win the 11th Congressional District.
We need volunteers to phone bank, and folks to display yard signs and bumper stickers as well as like, share and comment on our social media posts. And we need
donations
.
You can help us win. Please go to
moedavisforcongress.com/get-involved/
and let us know how you can help, whether it's phone banking or writing postcards or letters to the editor. Thank you.
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This is Sam's brand-new 30-second video, filmed in Andy's backyard. It is being rolled out on social media this week. Click on the image to watch.
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Sam Edney
NC House District 113
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Sam's campaign has an exciting online event coming up:
Facebook Live Fall Kick-Off
featuring Woody Platt and Mike Guggino of the Steep Canyon Rangers
Wednesday, August 5 at 7pm
How to Attend:
On August 5 at 7pm, go to:
No pre-registration is necessary.
You will also be glad to know that Sam's campaign has raised a tremendous amount of much-needed money. As of the most recent reporting deadline (June 30), Sam had raised $71,786.38 compared to his opponent’s $2,850.65 over the quarter. For the entire cycle, Sam Edney has raised $121,681.69 compared to his opponent’s $45,666.65. Moreover, Sam had 485 unique donors - most of whom are from right here in the district - compared to his opponent's 8.
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Andy recently assisted Judge Mack to make a series of 11 short videos on the theme "Ask Judge Mack." This is the first in the series, and it's entitled "Meet Judge Mack."
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Judge Mack McKeller
NC District Court
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Whether you vote by mail or in-person, you have a very important task: Keep going all the way to the bottom of the ballot and vote for Mack McKeller for District Court Judge. Mack is a Polk County Native (his parents still live in Tryon), and he is an outstanding judge. Watch the 1-minute video above, and visit his website at
JudgeMackMcKeller.com
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Democratic Women of Polk County Monthly Meeting
Envelope Stuffing for Polk Dems Mailing
- Volunteer opportunity!
- Pick up materials Friday, July 31 between 5:00 and 6:00pm
- Drop off stuffed/sealed packets Sunday, August 2, between 5:00 and 6:00pm
- Pick up and drop off are on the lawn of the Polk Dems HQ building
- Email Pat Salomon if you're available to participate
PCDP Executive Committee
- Thursday, August 6
- 7:00pm
- via Zoom
- Pat Salomon will email instructions to EC members
- Everyone is welcome; email Pat for the link
Democratic National Convention
- Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20
- Location: Andy's basement (it's an online convention) 😒
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This Month's Poll: How Do You Plan to Vote?
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Last month's results:
We asked who you wanted as Joe Biden's running mate. The winner was Susan Rice with 28%, followed closely by Kamala Harris with 26%. Then came Stacey Abrams at 14%, and Val Demmings and Tammy Duckworth with 11% each. Elizabeth Warren and Keisha Lance Bottoms both had less than 10%.
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By what method are you planning to vote this year?
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In-person on Election Day
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"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something."
- U.S. Rep. John Lewis
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