Your weekly checklist to show up, support, and make your voice heard. November is coming!
Did y'all catch the debate between Beto and Governor Abbott on Friday night? It was a frenzied hour of debate with every hot topic jammed into it. Debate highlights here. Both sides accused each other of lying so here comes the fact check. All in all, a very strong showing by Beto!
And every week: If there aren’t enough workers, the polls won’t open, potentially suppressing voters. Become a poll worker - either election judge or election clerk - contact Bonnie Mathias, Dallas Democratic Party bonnie@dallasdemocrats.org
KEY RACES FOR OUR COMMUNITY
(Remember, we’ve just been through redistricting. For more information, check out this tool from the Texas Tribune).
Liz Ginzberg (D) v. Morgan Meyer (R) for State House District 108
Francine Ly (D) v. Tan Parker (R) for State Senate District 12
Rochelle Garza (D) v. Ken Paxton (R) for Texas Attorney General
Mike Collier (D) v. Dan Patrick (R) for Lieutenant Governor
Beto O’Rouke (D) v. Greg Abbot (R) for Texas Governor
Jan McDowell (D) v. Beth Van Duyne (R) for Texas’s 24th Congressional Seat
Jay Kleberg (D) v. Dawn Buckingham R) for Texas Land Commissioner
NEW EXPANDED EARLY VOTING HOURS. MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Kristy Noble, Dallas County Democratic Party Chair, announced last week that the party has pushed for and succeeded in getting early voting hours expanded in Dallas County. This is GREAT news for all voters. Election Day hours on Tues, Nov 8, are still 7 am to 7 pm.
DALLAS COUNTY EARLY VOTING
Oct 24 to Oct 28. Mon-Fri. - 7 am to 7 pm
Oct 29 Saturday. 7 am to 7 pm
Oct 30 - Sunday - Noon to 6 pm
Oct 31 to Nov 2 - Mon-Wed - 7 am to 7 pm
Nov 3 and 4 - Thurs-Fri - 7 am to 9 pm
THIS WEEK IN ACTION
Week of October 3 - 9
GIVE TIME
The 2 Million Texans project coordinates the efforts of allied organizations, county parties, and candidates across the Lone Star State to build an unprecedented multimillion voter statewide relational network and mobilize them to get to the polls through their own friends and family. Trainings every evening @ 7:00pm https://www.mobilize.us/blueactiondems/event/504937/
Wednesday, October 5 - 12 pm - 2:30 pm OR 5:30 - 8:00 pm- Postcard Writing Party: write postcards to voters. Meet at Dallas County Dems at 1414 North Washington, Dallas 75204 Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/dallasdemocrats/event/452741/
Saturday, October 8 - 10:00 am Lit Stick Kickoff @ Owenwood Farm and Neighborhood Space Come help turnout Democratic Voters in East Dallas by picking up a packet and sticking doors. Any questions, please contact Molly Salmon 210-275-5453. Sign up here.
GIVE MONEY
Monday, October 3, 6:30 - 8 pm. Roe Your Vote Fundraiser. Learn how Mike Collier and Rochelle Garza will fight for reproductive justice and access in Texas. Sign up.
Monday, October 3, Beto Fundraiser, hosts and sponsors 4:30 - 5 pm, General reception 5 - 6 pm. University Park Sign up
Monday October 3, 7:30-9:30, An Evening with Beto O'Rourke. Beto will share how we're building our path to victory in this election, his vision for the state, and more. Tacos & tequila and dueling DJ’s: Soulja & Lucy Wrubel, Greenway Parks neighborhood // Exact address provided 48 hours prior to event date RSVP: Click here
Monday, October 3, Fundraiser for Lone Star Project, 5:30 reception, 6:30 dinner, Sherrod Brown as guest speaker. The Lone Star Project stands as one of the most aggressive and effective Democratic organizations in Texas. They provide essential resources to key Democratic candidates and allied groups while also countering the destructive messaging from Texas Republicans. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lspfightfotx
Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7:00 pm, An Evening with Rochelle Garza, Democratic Candidate for Texas Attorney General (held in Greenway Park)*** Rochelle is in a statistical dead heat with evil Ken Paxton- she needs our support! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dal1006
Thursday, Oct 6, 5:30 pm. Party for Colin Allred hosted by Jeffrey and Yasmin Simon, He’s still our congressman until January! Tickets start at $100. Come hang out with Colin and neighborhood friends! Tickets still available. Sign up
UPCOMING ACTIONS
GIVE TIME
Wednesday, October 12 - 12 pm - 2:30 pm OR 5:30 - 8:00 pm- Postcard Writing Party: write postcards to voters. Meet at Dallas County Dems at 1414 North Washington, Dallas 75204 Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/dallasdemocrats/event/452741/
Thursday, October 13 - Join us Thursday, 10/13 at a free event as we hear from Kelly Hart with Planned Parenthood and Liz Ginsberg on how vital it is that we have pro-choice representation in Austin. Follow this Link to RSVP!
Liz is the ONLY pro-choice candidate in the race, with opponent Morgan Meyer voting for the most extreme abortion ban in the country, denying women access to vital healthcare even in the case of rape or incest.
Please join us and bring your friends, no matter their political leanings.PCDWA LIT STICK - Oct. 15/16 more details to come
Wednesday, October 19 - 12 pm - 2:30 pm OR 5:30 - 8:00 pm- Postcard Writing Party: write postcards to voters. Meet at Dallas County Dems at 1414 North Washington, Dallas 75204 Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/dallasdemocrats/event/452741/
PCDWA LIT STICKING - Oct 22/23 more details to come
Early Voting Starts Oct 24
Wednesday, October 26 - 12 pm - 2:30 pm OR 5:30 - 8:00 pm- Postcard Writing Party: write postcards to voters. Meet at Dallas County Dems at 1414 North Washington, Dallas 75204 Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/dallasdemocrats/event/452741/
Wednesday, November 2 - 12 pm - 2:30 pm OR 5:30 - 8:00 pm- Postcard Writing Party: write postcards to voters. Meet at Dallas County Dems at 1414 North Washington, Dallas 75204 Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/dallasdemocrats/event/452741/