December 15, 2019
The MCDP newsletter is scheduled for publication bi-monthly on approximately the 1st and 15th of every month. The deadline for submission is at least 3 days before every issue. Please email your submission to mcdpoffice@gmail.com.
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In this issue:
Holiday Hours / Candidates make announcements / Lots of Democrats Running / Press Release from the Chair / Republican Chair Retires / Communications Needs You / Final Friday Welcomes Debate / Voter registration Cards mailed / Save the Date for Roy Zimmerman /
Fundraising ideas welcome / Volunteers Needed / Teaching Tuesday / Last Chance for Holiday Shopping in the Blue Texas Store / Upcoming Events
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Take note of Holiday Hours
The Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters is open for regular business until December 20. We will open again for regular business on January 6, 2020. We are looking forward to a big year. Please think about volunteering this year at our new office.
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Candidates Announcements Kick off at New HQ Location
It was standing room only as Montgomery County Democrats announced their candidacy on December 3 at the new MCDP Headquarters. Among those announcing were Jay Stittleburg for Senate District 4, Mike Midler for Precinct 1 County Commissioners Court, Laura Jones for Congress (facing Kevin Brady), and Marc Meyer for 457th District Judge.
The party also has 3 candidates vying for Party Chairman; Demetria Nelson McNaulty, Chris Powell and Amy Hamrick Lewis.
The event was moderated by Lore Breitmeyer Jones current Deputy Chair of the Montgomery Democratic Party.
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Democrats file as Candidates in State and County Elections
For U.S. Senate
Annie "Mama" Garcia
Victor Hugo Harris .
D.R. Hunter
For U.S. Congress
Laura Jones
Elizabeth Hernandez
Railroad Commissioner
Roberto Alonzo
Chrysta Castaneda
Kelly Stone
Mark Watson
Chief Justice, Supreme Court
Amy Clark Meachum
Gerald Zimmerer
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6
Kathy Cheng
Larry Praeger
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7
Brandy Voss
Stacy Williams
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More Democrats Running in State and County Elections
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8
Peter Kelly
Gisela D. Triana
State Board of Education, District 6
Debra Kerner
Kemberly McLeod
Michelle Palmer
Precinct 1 County Commissioner
Mike Midler
Precinct 3 County Commissioner
Lore Breitmeyer Jones
Montgomery County Sheriff
Maher K. Husseini
State Board of Education, District 6
Debra Kerner
Kimberly McLeod
Michelle Palmer
State Board of Education, District 8
Sharon E. Berry
457th District Judge
Marc Meyer
State Senate District 4
Jay Stittleburg
Texas State House Representatives, District 15
Lorena Perez McGill
State Representative District 150
Michael Robert Walsh
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Longtime Republican Chair retires, wrote the book on Montgomery County Politics
Post from Marc Meyer
Now normally I would not share anything related to the Montgomery County Republican Party, but because this is the end of an era in Montgomery County politics, I will note the official announcement of the retirement of long-time Montgomery County Republican Party Chair Dr. Walter "Wally" Wilkerson. Dr. Wally, as he is known around the county, is a legend in the Texas Republican Party. And I congratulate Dr. Wally on his retirement from the rough and tumble world of party politics.
You may ask why I would praise Dr. Wilkerson, but frankly it is the playbook that he wrote in taking over Montgomery County politics, which used to be staunchly Democratic before the 1990's, that I have been trying to follow to reverse those gains. And it has been successful . . . to a point.
The most important thing that I have learned from reading the history of the Montgomery County Republican Party is that you absolutely need to have candidates running in every race possible because if you have candidates, you keep your ideas and policies in the view of the public. It is something that the Democratic National Committee has lost sight of in my opinion, that the Texas Democratic Party has only recently acknowledged and is starting to promote, and something that locally we let slide for far too long.
So while I congratulate Dr. Wilkerson on his retirement as Republican Party Chair, I also want to remind our folks that if we want to have the impact that Dr. Wilkerson did on the local political landscape, we need to emulate his example, not ideologically or strategically, but procedurally
and tactically. And that means running candidates in every possible elected position.
- Marc Meyer
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MCDPTX Communications Committee holds first meeting
The Communications committee held it's first meeting on December 5 at MCDP HQ. Their mission is to streamline the communications platforms including the website, the newsletter, Facebook and Twitter.
The Communications Committee is looking for those who want to make a big difference in 2020. Can you see challenges to be met? Are you a Social Media Savant? Word Wizard? Technology Titan? A Champion Customer Service Provider? Or the kind of person who can put in the time and get things done? If so, the Communications Committee needs you! And they need you right away!!
All of our communications skills need sharpening and new ones put in place as soon as possible.
If you are interested is putting some time in on this very important committee, please let us know at
mcdpoffice@gmail.com
or call 936-703-5841 and we will sign you up right away.
Few committees can have such a direct impact on our ability to turn Texas Blue. Please help.
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Save the Date: Final Friday Features a Debate
Our 2020 Inaugural Final Friday will feature a debate between the three candidates for the County Chair position. The format is yet to be determined but this a great opportunity to meet and get a feel for what the future of our party will be. Mark you calendar for January 31. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Montgomery County Democratic Party Needs You
(As a Precinct Chair)
The Montgomery County Democratic Party is currently recruiting Precinct Chairs. In order to build our base and organize local Democratic voters in Texas, we need individuals from every precinct who are willing to reach out to fellow Democrats or independent voters. We offer training and support for our Precinct Chairs. If you live in any of the precincts listed below, and you would like to get active in local organizing and working elections, please contact our office for more information and an official application. You may also download an application form at
https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/pol-sub/2-1f.pdf#search=application%20for%20precinct%20chair.
If you don’t know your precinct number, check your current voter registration card, or go to MontgomeryVotes.org, select Your Registration Status, enter your name and DOB in the Voter Registration Lookup.
The deadline to file to be on the ballot next year was December 9, 2019. However, even if you missed the deadline, you may still volunteer if no one else has applied for the position.
MCDP TX
Headquarters
936-703-5841
Vacant Precincts:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 33, 36, 41, 42, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 59, 65, 66, 80, 83, 85, 90, 91, 93, 94
New precincts to be added in 2020:
97, 98, 99, 100
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New Voter Registration cards Arrive in the mail
Keep your card handy when voting. This card may not be needed to vote but it does contain important information about your voting precinct, Congressional District, State Senate District, State Representative District, School and City. This may save you hours on Election Day by not going to the wrong polling place.
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Fundraising ideas welcome
The Montgomery County Democratic Party is looking for venues and ideas future fundraisers. If you know of a place and have an idea of what we can do please let us know. Contact MCDP Headquarters.
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If you have some time, we have something for you to do. Don't sit and complain about the state of affairs. Get involved, do something for your party and make some friends along the way. The Montgomery Democratic Party Headquarters is in need of action minded people to man our office especially on Friday morning. Use your skills and interests to help our office maintain a presents in the democratic process. There will be a lot of exciting things happening in the next election cycle so be a part of it. If you would like to volunteer please call Margie at 281-795-1023 or come by the Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters office.
Don't sit back and complain about the problem,
be part of the solution.
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Teaching Tuesdays
Let's Keep Learning!
The Democratic Party Headquarters is suspending Teaching Tuesdays events until after the holidays and the move to our new location (TBA).
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Last Chance for Holiday Shopping at the Blue Texas Store
Get ready for the Holidays and Convention now!
Don't forget to buy your Montgomery County Democrat t-shirt to wear with pride.
All shirts are $20 each.
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Come and get your Blue Texas sticker for your bumper, window or anywhere for $2.00 each.We also have
Hate has no place here signs for $20. These signs come with the metal stakes and can be displayed everyday.
Buttons, buttons, buttons!! We have buttons galore! How about "Are we great yet?" Let us know what button you want to wear. All buttons are 3 for $5. We also have one of a kind earrings, key chains and jewelry items. Check out the Tea Towels. All items are unique and handmade.
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Get your Texas stuff now for Holiday Gifts
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More items coming soon. Show your Democratic spirit all year round
. These make great Stocking Stuffers.
Do you have an idea for items for our store?
Let us know.
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December
17 - 6:30 p.m. Senior Advisory Committee Meeting, Olive Oil Restaurant
373 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380
19 - 4:00 p.m. Special CEC meeting to draw places on ballot at HQ,
704 N. Thompson St, Conroe TX 77301
Debate Watch party, 6:30 p.m. MCDP HQ
January
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Democratic Club of TW, 6:30pm, 2235 Lake Robbins Dr. 77380
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Final Friday, 6:30 p.m. HQ. This will be a special event as a debate between the three candidates for Montgomery County Democtatic Party Chairperson.
Annual Event sponsored by Planned Parenthood.
February
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MCDP ‘FUN’RAISER, 6:00 pm, Cilantro’s Mexican Grill, 314 Sawdust Rd. 77380
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Last day to register for Primary Election
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Early Voting Begins for Primary Election
28 - Early Voting Ends
March
3 -
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Let us know what is going on in your community for inclusion in the newsletter. The newsletter is published bi-monthly. Please email your submission to
mcdpoffice@gmail.com
at least 3 days before publication.
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VOTER ALERT!
CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS!!
In this time of aggressive voter purges, internet hacking, and various forms of voter suppression, it is extremely important to confirm that your registration status is current and active. Texas is among the states that enforces voter suspension and purging of "inactive" or voters. In Montgomery County alone, there are over 44,000 voter files which have been marked for suspension and eventual purging. For various reasons you may have had your registration suspended. Reasons may include moving without updating your information, not voting in the previous 2 elections, or having mail returned as undeliverable to the Elections administration.
Don't miss out on your right to vote. You may use these links to check your voter registration status to confirm you are up-to-date, to be sure you have the required form(s) of ID to cast your ballot, to find your precinct # and voting locations as well as a SAMPLE BALLOT for your precinct.
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