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Oklahoma Democratic Party Pleased with New ACA Open Enrollment Window

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – Democrats believe that easy access to affordable health care is a human right, especially during a global pandemic.

“President Biden is keeping his campaign promise to ensure more Americans have access to quality health care. As part of the President’s 100 days agenda, Biden has initiated a special health care open enrollment period now through May 15, 2021,” said Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Alicia Andrews. Read more...

DON'T MISS NEXT MONDAY'S "THE HAMILTON REPORT" WITH SPECIAL GUEST LEADER EMILY VIRGIN

Join Scott Hamilton on Monday, February 22nd at 7 PM as he visits with House Leader Emily Virgin to explore the Democrats' legislative priorities for the year. This will be a fascinating look at true Oklahoma leadership. Watch LIVE at Facebook.com/okdemocrats or okdemocrats.org/youtube

CAMPAIGN ACADEMY 2021

Your Oklahoma Democratic Party is hard at work preparing for our Campaign Academy 2021. Check out our website for dates, session information, and details. Stay tuned for more information to come.

The Oklahoma Democratic Party, together with the DNC Best Practices Institute, are excited to announce the launch of our 2021 Train the Trainer (T3) Webinar Training Program!

T3 is a free six-week, twelve-part webinar course, covering several aspects of grassroots campaigning. This program seeks to expand the skills of progressive activists and volunteers, by ensuring that comprehensive training is free and accessible for Democrats all over the country.

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T3 trainings are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT, from March 16, through April 22. The deadline to register is Sunday, March 14 at 10:59 p.m. CT.

Participants must complete all twelve sessions in order to receive certification. All training sessions will include a skills test to track retention and participation. Trainings will be recorded and made available following each session via a weekly wrap-up email, delivered on Fridays.

CLICK HERE to submit your registration for the 2021 T3 Training Program! Registration will close at 10:59 p.m. CT, on Sunday, March 14.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SD22 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WINNER MOLLY OOTEN

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Due to the vacancy of Senate District 22, Oklahoma will hold a special election on April 6th, 2020.

General Special Election
Early Voting: April 1-2 (Thursday-Friday) 8AM-6PM
General Voting: April 6 (Tuesday) 7AM-7PM

Absentee ballot (Vote By Mail) request deadline:
Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the election.

2021 STATE ORGANIZATIONAL CONVENTION - SAVE THE DATES

Precinct Meetings*- March 11, 7 PM
County Conventions** - April 3, 10 AM or 2 PM
District Conventions*** - May 1, 10 AM or 2 PM
State Convention - June 12, 10 AM

* The County Central Committee of a county, with ten (10) or fewer total delegates, may vote to call precinct meetings on the same date specified in Bylaw 1: B, for the County Convention at a time prior to the County Convention, and shall mail a call for both the precinct and county meetings on the date required for precinct calls in Bylaw 2.

** County Conventions shall meet at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. on the fourth (4th) Saturday following Precinct Committee meetings, or any day within seven (7) days of the required meeting date.

*** The Congressional District Conventions shall meet at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. on the fourth (4th) Saturday following the County Convention meetings, or any day within seven (7) days of the required meeting date.

***ICYMI*** "THE HAMILTON REPORT" SPECIAL GUESTS DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CHAIRS ROBBIE WHITE AND AMANDA SWOPE

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