“I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother. A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in. A world where we have the freedom to control our bodies. A world where we’re not divided. Our past, our present, our future, merge to meet us here. Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations. Imagine our grandmothers, imagine what they feel right now. Those who have lived to see this historic day…We must vote and we need you...It’s time to sing a new song. A song that began 248 years ago. The old notes of downfall, discord, despair, no longer resonate. Our generations of loved ones before us are whispering a prophecy, a quest, a calling, an anthem. Our moment right now. It’s time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a chorus of unity. They sing a song of dignity and opportunity. Are y’all ready to add your voice to the new American song? Because I am. So let’s do this!”

- Beyoncé endorsing Kamala at her hometown Houston rally

Arizona Early Voting Update: Strong Turnout and Key Areas for Focus

Early turnout in Arizona is looking promising after starting out slow.  In LD5, Democratic turnout has surged by nearly 10,000 votes, which is fantastic progress. However, there’s still work to do: overall Democratic turnout in Maricopa County is down compared to 2020, and in LD5 alone, 62,000 high-support Democratic voters  haven’t yet cast their ballots.

With over 240 vote centers open, along with mail-in options, early voting allows us all to get our voices heard with less wait time and more convenience. If you are in Maricopa County, track your ballot or find your closest early voting location by going to BeBallotReady.Vote

To keep this momentum going, reaching out to these voters and ensuring they have the resources and encouragement to vote should be a top priority.

Join the Effort to Get Out the Vote!

Want to help make a difference? Sign up here to volunteer with the Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP) and be part of this final push: Volunteer Form.

Important Reminders for Ballot Submission

If you or someone you know hasn’t mailed in their ballot yet, remember that it must be in the mail by Monday, October 28th, at 5 pm. After that, it’s too late to mail it, and the ballot should instead be dropped off at any vote center or drop box location. Check out where to vote here for easy access to these locations. And if someone hasn’t received their ballot by the 28th, they’ll need to vote in person at any of these sites.

Curing Ballots vs. Getting Out the Vote

We’re in a numbers game now, focused on getting as many ballots in as possible. Don’t worry; we’ll still be curing ballots too! Ballot-curing efforts begin right after the election, starting with phone banking and followed by in-person outreach. Interested in helping with ballot curing? Sign up with Voter Protection here: Curing Ballots Sign-Up.

Help every voter you can to make a voting plan—they’ll thank you for it! And have a very fun and safe Halloween this week.

With kindness,

Sarah

Youth Voting This Election

Voting enthusiasm is resonating strong with young voters nationwide, with a new report revealing that nearly 53% of young voters are more excited to vote this year, believing their vote can effectively create change. Vice President Harris leads among young voters, who see her as aligned with their priorities—like progressive economic policies, climate action, and healthcare. With young voters representing a substantial portion of the electorate, this election could shape Arizona’s future on critical issues.

Climate Action Week

Representative Greg Stanton and California Representative Jared Huffman came together this week to Unite for Climate action. This conversation highlighted the devastation to our planet that is outlined in Project 2025’s plan - 150 pages of the 900 page plan is devoted to destroying our environment. Read about the climate, air, and water destruction here.

Moms Clean Air Force hosted the inaugural EcoMadres event at the Abbey in downtown Phoenix. The morning was filled with music and advocacy as moms around the country unite to push for climate solutions to protect our kids and future generations of kids.

Community Corner

United Against Prop 314