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Still Time To Participate In Lit Drop: Pickup TImes Today
We need your help to get information to voters across New Hanover County by participating in a lit drop.This can be done at your convenience, at any time of day, since we aren’t trying to reach voters face-to-face. Unlike canvassing we are not attempting direct contact with the voter; we simply hang the literature on the door and move on to the next house. Additionally, please wear a mask and wear gloves and/or carry hand sanitizer to use as needed.- County Wide Lit Drop (except Carolina Beach and Kure Beach): New Hanover County Democratic Party HQ: 5041 New Center Drive. Time: 9 AM-12 PM and 4 PM-7 PM.
- For Kure Beach and Carolina Beach lit drop (Precinct Fp08 and FP03):1604 Bertram Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4143 Time: 9 AM- 12 PM.
When picking up materials for the lit drop, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Weather permitting, we will be distribute lists and literature packets outside in a drive-through distribution in the parking lot. If you have questions, call Shannon Schaible at (919) 455-7968, or email her at [email protected].
See pickup times for next weekend below.
One-Stop Voting Opens Thursday; Runs Through October 31
(From the New Hanover County Board of Elections) One-stop early voting (commonly known as “early voting”) allows any registered voter to cast a ballot in person on select days prior to Election Day. One-Stop voting allows voters an opportunity to vote when it best suits their individual schedules. For the 2020 General Election, there are 17 days of early voting, beginning Thursday, October 15, and ends Saturday, October 31. During early voting, voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county. This is different from Election Day when registered voters must vote at their assigned precinct. Residents who are not yet registered may register and vote the same day during One-Stop voting. Identification and proof of residency will be required to register at early voting.
- Has your ballot been mailed to you?
- Has the Post Office received your returned ballot?
- Has your ballot been received by the Board of Elections?
- Has your ballot been accepted by the Board of Elections?
Black Voters Matter, New Hanover County NAACP, and the North Carolina Black Alliance are inviting citizens to march or ride to the Early Voting site at the Wilma W. Daniels Art Gallery on the downtown campus of Cape Fear Community College on Sunday October 18. Souls to the Polls is an effort to involve churches and other non-profit organizations in efforts to assist and encourage voters to participate in the election process. This week's march begins at noon at the St. Stephen AME Church at 501 Red Cross Street, and will proceed to the Daniels Gallery at 200 Hanover Street. Organizers are asking participants to ride along or march from the church to the gallery. Anyone needing a ride to the event can request one by calling 910-386-1015.'Preserving the Environment' Is A Priority for State Rep Candidate Adam Ericson
"We need to ensure we have dedicated conservation efforts to keep our beaches, drinking water, and coastal way of life safe for our children and families," Adam Ericson said. "That means passing legislation mandating accountability for environmental contamination and shifting the cost of cleaning up pollution to the polluters themselves, instead of the taxpayer."
Adam, a civics teacher and lacrosse coach at New Hanover High School, is running against Republican Ted Davis Jr., to represent the 20th District in the North Carolina House of Representative. Adam, who also volunteers with Meals on Wheels, has lived in New Hanover County for 15 years. He and his wife Tina have two children. Adam holds a master's degree in education from UNC Wilmington.
Adam says his his top priorities are holding corporate polluters accountable; improving funding for our public schools so our students get the education they deserve while keeping them safe and healthy, and bringing our hard-earned tax dollars back to North Carolina by expanding Medicaid to ensure better access to health care and better outcomes.
(From NCDP) Senator Thom Tillis was formerly “one of the biggest” beneficiaries of GOP megadonor Louis DeJoy's straw donor scheme, and now he's being propped up by $20 million in support from a DeJoy-backed political action committee. Senator Tillis’ ties to embattled Postal Chief and corrupt GOP donor DeJoy continue to come under further scrutiny after a report in the New York Times revealed that a DeJoy-backed super PAC is now pumping money into “rescuing” Tillis’ flailing reelection campaign. The PAC’s activities are “the latest example of a potential conflict of interest” at the Postal Service on behalf of one of the most vulnerable Republicans up this cycle, and is “the first time in six years” - or since Tillis’ 2014 election campaign - that it has invested in a Senate race.
When: Every day except Monday.
Where: Join Phone Bank and call from home
Team Joe supporters from Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties are invited for a virtual phone bank to make phone calls to voters. Training will be provided.
When: Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. through October 28
Where: Join Phone Bank here and call from home
Adam Ericson is running against Republican Ted Davis Jr. for the position of State Representative for District 20.
When: Eight dates through October 28
Where: Join Friendbank here and call from home
North Carolinian Women for Biden are reaching out to women to talk about why Joe Biden and our Democratic ticket is the right choice for North Carolina. NC Women for Biden will provide the training, camaraderie, and support volunteers needed to text and talk to their friends and family. All volunteers need a fully-charged smartphone, a laptop or computer, and your enthusiasm for Biden Harris 2020.When: Thursdays from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. through October 31
When: Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. through October 28
Where: Join Phone Bank here and call from home
Harper's campaign for State Senate will be hosting a weekly phone bank every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. through October 28.
When: Saturdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. through October 31
Where: Near the intersection of Military Cutoff and Eastwood Roads near Starbucks
Supporters of the Biden/Harris ticket meet Saturdays for peaceful gathering. Bring positive signs and positive energy.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online. Click here to register.
Join Representative Deb Butler and a surprise special guest for a grassroots reception and raffle to support Adam Ericson in his quest for the 20th District NC House Seat.
Hunt with Marcia Morgan -- October 15
When: Thursday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Register here.
Where: NHCDP Headquarters, 5041 New Centre Drive, Wilmington
Pick up literature and a voter list at HQ for distribution at your convenience. While you are there, you can spend some time helping to bundle literature. We distributed lit to 5673 voters last weekend. Let's do another 6000 this weekend!
Where: Zoom meeting
The party will hold a regular meeting to discuss the progress of the election.
Where: Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee
If it happens, this debate will be moderated by NBC White House correspondent Kristen Welker. Debates will be available for streaming on C-SPAN and televised on most major news networks.
Best,
Richard Poole, Chair
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