July 11, 2024 Newsletter

Hello John, — here’s an important reminder:

The only poll that matters is on Election Day.

As Chair of the El Dorado County Democratic Party, I want to be honest with you: It’s been a tough two weeks. I am sure you have felt it too.

Negative headlines and media coverage focused on Democrats, right as Donald Trump promotes the idea of military tribunals for his enemies and the courts roll out the red carpet for his criminal immunity.

It’s tough. And it is pretty easy in these moments to agonize. But statewide, in Congressional District 3, Assemby District 5, and in El Dorado County we are *organizing*.

We are on the ground, on the streets, and in the communities of our most competitive districts. We are phone-banking, knocking on doors, talking with voters at events, and so much more.

After all, our founders established a system with checks and balances. So, yes, the race for the White House is extremely important. We can’t downplay that.

But it is also incredibly important for Democrats to retake the House of Representatives, and that can only happen by flipping the ultra-tight swing seats in California. It's also important that we win local races in El Dorado County and, especially, that we win CD3.

So, we can’t lose focus. And I am incredibly encouraged by hearing reports from our organizers and volunteers on the ground. There is amazing energy for flipping seats and ensuring the U.S. House returns to Democratic hands in November and we protect our local school boards from MAGA takeovers.

There are two things we can do right now to ensure our future:

(1) Step up as a volunteer! Undecided voters are tuned into the election and starting to think about races up and down the ballot. We’d love your help reaching these voters. See below for options for volunteering.

(2) Take action and make a donation to support our volunteers and local endorsed candidates. EDC Democratic Party is an all volunteer organization, with no paid staff, so your donations go to support local candidates and local volunteers. Consider making it a recurring donation. Click here to donate

Yours,

Margaret Fortune, Chair

El Dorado County Democratic Party

PS: You're invited to participate in July 16, 6-8pm. Democratic Central Committee Meeting

Guest Speaker: Yan Bennis, Clubhouse El Dorado & NAMI El Dorado's new program/facility

Click here to register for this hybrid (Zoom & in person) event at the Cameron Park Bel Air, Community Room, 3510 Palmer Drive, Cameron Park

Click here - meeting agenda

We have huge news!

This July 19th, the Gen-Z-led Tour To Save Democracy will be stopping in Folsom to support Jessica Morse and Porsche Middleton!

The Tour To Save Democracy will visit over 20 “red-to-blue” vulnerable swing districts to inspire youth action and get out the vote to secure a Democratic trifecta in Congress in November! Completely led by young people, the Tour To Save Democracy is a summer bus tour across the nation with one goal: Flip. Seats. Blue! 

We hope you join us at the Folsom event for the Tour To Save Democracy and flip CA-03 blue!!

You can RSVP for this event at the following link: https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/633269/

“Our generation has to deal with the detrimental impact of the climate crisis, daily mass shootings, and a national abortion ban, all while democracy faces unprecedented challenges. More than anything, we want progress on solving these issues, but that is impossible while Republicans hold a majority in Congress. We’re going on tour to change that.” 

             —Sam Schwartz, Executive Director of Tour To Save Democracy

Saturday, July 20

10:30am – 2:30pm PDT

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Let's get to the "hands-on" part of running for local office.

1. Prepare your ballot statement and paperwork to file.
2. Get ready with your "elect me" pitch
3. Funding your election and how to get donors
4. How to get endorsements
5. Learn how to reach out to your voters
6. Prepare for candidate forums

The countdown to November has started!

Together, we can help elect leaders who will protect what matters most to us.

JOIN THE POSTCARDING REVOLUTION

2024 is an unusual election year in that there seems to be no conventional wisdom on which political party will prevail.

In this environment of uncertainty, grassroots activists, like us, with their eyes on the prize can change the trajectory of American history.

Writing postcards can be very therapeutic during these stressful days leading up to the election. Your handwritten words will inspire people to register to vote and to go vote!

Join us in July as we write postcards supporting Democratic candidates and issues.

To sign up to write postcards with Democratic Women and for more information:

Email – Sandra, [email protected]

SUBJECT LINE: Postcards

Join us and learn about the threat to Social Security under a *MAGA-controlled Congress, and why we must send Jessica Morse to Washington to protect it.

Social Security Works PAC endorsed Jessica and the organization's president, Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman of ShaNaNa fame, will visit the district to explain the current state of the program. Other stops on the Roadshow include Grass Valley, Auburn and Lincoln. Jessica will also be present at each event!

*MAGA-incumbent Kevin Kiley is a member of the House Republican Study Committee, which is recommending major cuts to Social Security benefits. We must Kick Out Kevin Kiley!

• Roseville - July 23 at 10-11:30, Maidu Center - https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/642730/

• Grass Valley - July 23 at 5:30-7, Nevada County Media Center - https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/642732/

• Lincoln - July 24 at 10-11:30, Presentation Hall, Kilaga Springs Lodge - https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/642734/

• Auburn - July 24 at 3-4:30, Gomez Center - https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/642735/