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Oklahoma Congress Members Must Explain Why They Do Not Care About Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, MARCH 11, 2021 – While Republicans on the hill continued their partisan schemes, Democrats came together to pass the American Relief Plan with 61% bipartisan support of the people. It is now on its way to President Biden’s desk for signing.
“Oklahoma’s U.S. Senators and Representatives continue to play with Oklahomans’ lives,” declared Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. “It’s disgraceful that not one single Republican voted in support of a relief plan to help keep small businesses afloat, get more shots into the arms of Americans, extend unemployment insurance, and putting $1,400 in the pockets of hurting families. Read more...
Womxn’s History Month: Alicia Andrews, Okla. Democratic Party Chair
TULSA, OKLA. – Alicia Andrews is the first African-American person to lead the Oklahoma Democratic Party. In deep red Oklahoma, her path to party leadership was not without its hurdles. Despite the racism and sexism you would expect in the buckle of the Bible Belt, Andrews hasn’t skipped a beat. Read more...
DNC on House Vote to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Women’s Caucus Chair Lottie Shackelford released the following statement on the House vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA):
“The House today took a critical step in ending the scourge of domestic violence against women and guaranteeing equal rights for women under the law. The Violence Against Women Act has played a critical role in offering protections for millions of victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse, and it now includes additional protections for Native American women, who face violence at a disproportionate rate. And by supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, the House is making progress toward finally guaranteeing equal legal rights for women across the country. Read more...
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Due to the vacancy of Senate District 22, Oklahoma will hold a special election on April 6th, 2021.
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General Special Election
Early Voting: April 1-2 (Thursday-Friday) 8AM-6PM
General Voting: April 6 (Tuesday) 7AM-7PM
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2021 STATE ORGANIZATIONAL COUNTY CONVENTIONS APRIL 3, 2021
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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 GUEST TAMYA COX-TOURE
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Oklahomans are under attack by state legislators. ODP Executive Director Scott Hamilton visits with Tamya Cox-Toure highlighting the things we need to be watching, advocating for, and fighting against.