May 11, 2023


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Scott J. Hamilton
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Executive Director

Angela Allmond
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Communications Director

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Lauren Craig
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Convention Planning


Upcoming Party Events

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Oklahoma State Democratic Party Headquarters

3815 N Santa Fe Ave., Suite 122
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Office: 405-427-3366
okdemocrats.org

Office Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM Closed for Lunch 12:30PM-1:30PM

BETO O'ROUKE TO KEYNOTE 2023 CARL ALBERT DINNER & AWARDS

The Oklahoma Democratic Party is hosting our Biennial Carl Albert Dinner and Awards on June 3rd. Beto O'Rourke is keynoting our dinner. You have only a few days left to get the tickets before ticket sales end. Sponsorship tables are available starting at $1500 and ad space is available in the program starting at $150.

Beto O’Rourke is a fourth-generation Texan, born and raised in El Paso, where he has served as a small business owner, a city council representative, and a member of Congress. He founded and currently leads Powered by People, a Texas-based organization that works to expand democracy and produce Democratic victories through voter registration and direct voter engagement. Powered by People has helped register over 250,000 unregistered Texans to vote since its inception in December 2019.

Beto is married to Amy O’Rourke, and together they are raising Ulysses, Molly, and Henry in El Paso’s historic Sunset Heights.


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW CD OFFICERS

Three Congressional Districts held their CD Conventions this past weekend. Congratulations to the following new officers elected or reelected to their districts:

CD2
• Rae Ann Wilson - Chair
• Tom Brennan – VC
• Katie Hopper – Secretary
• Erik Terwey – Affirmative Action
• Robin Ann Fitzl – Affirmative Action

 

CD3
• Sarah Carnes – Chair
• Joshua Brewer – VC
• Roger Mullins – Secretary
• Jim Potts – Affirmative Action
• Nadia Valles – Affirmative Action

 

CD5
• Christine Byrd – Chair
• Ben Eisenberg – VC
• Daniel Williams – Secretary
• Adriana Laws – Affirmative Action
• Tim Reese – Affirmative Action


CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 CONVENTION



STATE CONVENTION IS ONLY WEEKS AWAY

The State Convention is fast approaching, and we are excited about the two-day event. Starting on Saturday, June 3rd, at 10 a.m. at the beautiful newly renovated Tulsa Convention Center, delegates and guests can join the Party for several breakout sessions hosted by our Federations to hear speakers from all over the United States. Then let’s get dressed up for the Chair’s Reception to meet and have photo ops with our Keynote Speaker, Beto O’Rourke, who will speak at the Carl Albert Dinner and Awards following the reception. Carl After Dark and different Federation Hospitality events will occur post Carl Albert Dinner.

We will be honoring several Democrats that evening:

George Nigh - New Leader Award

  • Emily Gamel
  • Kit Waters
  • Joshua Harris-Till

Bob Lemon - Humanitarian

  • Sally Frasier

Opio Touré - Statesman

  • Rev. Dr. Senator George Young Sr.

Carl Albert - Lifetime

  • George Krumme
  • Demetrius Bereolous
  • Sally Frasier
  • Jana Harkins

Sunday morning, June 4th, at 10 a.m., we will begin the business portion of the convention with proposed resolutions and amendments to our constitution and bylaws. Minnesota DFL Chair, DNC Vice Chair and ASDC President Ken Martin will kick off our convention. Officer elections will take place after business. More information, schedules, a list of speakers, forms, documents, and hotel accommodations can be found on the State Party website at okdemocrats.org/2023convention


CHAIR'S DAILY LIVE

Join Alicia daily at 4:15 PM on Facebook for ODP Updates from The Chair.


THE HAMILTON REPORT

Please join Scott on The Hamilton Report MondayS at 6:30 PM Central. You can watch at okdemocrats.org/youtube & facebook.com/okdemocrats

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