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April 2, 2021 DEMOCRATIC NEWS
UPDATES FROM THE CHAIR VOTING RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK - Oklahoma GOP Lawmakers Attack Voting Rights
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FACEBOOK LIVE [[link removed]] OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, MARCH 23, 2021 – Republicans fear expanding voting rights, particularly in communities of color. They know that Democrats turn out in large numbers when the voting process is made accessible and fair. Oklahoma GOP lawmakers are pushing through legislation to counter federal bill HR-1, the “For the People Act,” designed to improve the voting process for millions of voters. Read more... [[link removed]]
M-F 4:15 PM CENTRAL LEGISLATIVE NEWSDems Call for Accountability, Transparency in Education Policy
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ODP PRESS COVERAGE OKLAHOMA CITY — Members of the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus held a press conference today to bring attention to the lack of education legislation to address the problems facing Oklahoma public schools.
HELP ELECT DEMOCRATS WITH A SMALL $10/MO CONTRIBUTION House Bill 2074 and House Bill 2078, packaged legislation that changes student transfer rules and the state’s funding formula, was one of the main issues House Democrats addressed.
[link removed] [[link removed]] “The Open Transfer Bill (HB2074), while it doesn’t seem particularly harmful, will keep the transfer window open all year long – making effective hiring and course planning practices a significant challenge,” said Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa. “Additionally, the language for this legislation as well as for the funding formula bill (HB 2078) which could destabilize the way we fund schools, was put into the bill less than an hour before lawmakers voted, which leaves no time for review or public input.” Read more... [[link removed]]
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ODP Staff CAMPAIGN ACADEMY 2021
Scott J. Hamilton [[link removed]]
405-536-2411 On Saturday, April 17 , join candidates, potential candidates, present and future campaign consultants, super volunteers, and the ODP staff for a day-long training that will teach you the skills you need to succeed. Each of the sessions [[link removed]] will be presented once in the morning and again in the afternoon. There will be three sessions presented simultaneously, so we strongly suggest that you have a family member or friend join you so that you can take advantage of each learning opportunity.
Executive Director Special Keynote Address by Abby Broyles, former candidate for US Senate speaking about questions she wishes she’d asked before entering the field and the lessons learned along the way.
Andrew Rickel SIGN UP TODAY [[link removed]]
405-536-2414 GOTV ON APRIL 6TH FOR DEMORATIC CANDIDATE MOLLY OOTEN
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Angela Allmond Molly Ooten
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Stuart Scofield Due to the vacancy of Senate District 22, Oklahoma will hold a special election on April 6th, 2021.
405-536-2413 Register or update voter registration at Vote.okdemocrats.org [[link removed]]
Field Director General Special Election
Ryan Starkweather Early Voting: April 1-2 (Thursday-Friday) 8AM-6PM
405-536-2415 General Voting: April 6 (Tuesday) 7AM-7PM
Operations Director Absentee ballot (Vote By Mail) request deadline:
Tucker Gambill Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the election.
405-536-2414 2021 STATE ORGANIZATIONAL COUNTY CONVENTIONS APRIL 3, 2021
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Eric Smith CONVENTION INFORMATION CLICK HERE [[link removed]]
405-536-2415 County Conventions** - April 3, 10 AM or 2 PM
Deputy Development Director District Conventions *** - May 1, 10 AM or 2 PM
Upcoming Party Events [[link removed]] State Convention - June 12, 10 AM
[link removed] [[link removed]] * 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.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR DISTRICT, COUNTY, CLUB, & FEDERATION EVENT ** 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.
[link removed] [[link removed]] *** 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.
Oklahoma State Democratic Party Headquarters ***ICYMI*** "THE HAMILTON REPORT"
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Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Oklahoma Republicans are at it again. They are making it more difficult--and expensive--for those who rely on medical marijuana. Join Scott as he talks with a retailer, an edibles champion, and the attorney representing the industry.
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