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MCDC Update - May 27th, 2022

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A Note from Chair Amalia Duarte

 

Dear MCDC Friends - It’s been an emotionally devastating and draining week. We send our prayers and compassion to the families of the 19 children and two teachers gunned down in Uvalde, Texas. This horrific crime comes just days after a racially motivated massacre of 10 Black Americans at a grocery store in Buffalo. This level of gun violence is heartbreaking, frightening and unimaginable. 

 

And what is being done to stop it? Democratic elected officials continue to push for common-sense gun ownership measures. Yet, they are met with resistance from recalcitrant Republicans. This is just one reason why the 2022 elections are so critical: We need to elect more Democrats from our local town councils to Congress. We must Hold the House! The Republican party is tied to extremist views that are not in line with a majority of Americans.

 

Let’s turn our anguish and anger into action. Tonight, join with Moms Demand Action and Everytown Survivor Fellow, Tiffany Starr at the Denville municipal building at 6:00 p.m., for an interfaith vigil. RSVP.

 

Next week, let's shine a light on June 3 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Wear orange to all of these events! 

 

On Friday, June 3, tie orange ribbons around light poles in Morristown and Madison.

● Meet at 12 PM at the Morristown Town Hall, 200 South St . RSVP.

● Meet in Madison at Central Avenue and Main Street (location of black clock). RSVP.

 

Then, on Saturday, June 4, join the Chatham Rally for Gun Violence Awareness Day at the White Gazebo, 17 Firehouse Plaza. A short program will be followed by tying ribbons along Main Street and distributing Wear Orange placards to businesses. RSVP here. 

 

LET'S GO BLUE IN 2022!

 

You can also support Democratic candidates up and down the

ballot by attending our MCDC fundraising dinner event on Thursday, June 16, at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany. We will celebrate both Pride Month and Juneteenth and hear from a diverse line-up of speakers!

Purchase Tickets or Become a Sponsor Here
 

VOTING & VOLUNTEERING

 

Here are other actions to take in this important election year.

 

The first is easy: Vote! The Primary Election is on June 7, and you can participate in three ways:

 

● Vote by Mail - Apply for a Vote by Mail (VBM) ballot by May 31! This is a fast

and convenient way to cast your vote! Download the application online.

● Vote Early - There are eight locations in Morris County to complete early voting

between June 3-5. Find the most convenient location.

● Vote at the Polls - Of course, you can always go to your polling station, and vote

on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 7! Polls are open that day from 6 a.m. -

8 p.m.

 

The second requires a bit more effort, but is desperately needed at this time: Volunteer! All our campaigns could use your help. We need your support to re-elect Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Rep. Tom Malinowski; to battle for Judy Hernandez, TC McCourt and Alicia Sharma to win Commissioner seats; and to elect local candidates running for council and mayoral seats!

 

Please consider signing up to phone bank, canvass, put up lawn signs, host a fundraiser, or any

other action that can help Democratic candidates win!

 

Register to Take Action Here!

Apply to Vote By Mail here

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

 

There are parades, ceremonial wreath placements and commemoration ceremonies throughout Morris County to remember men and women in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As we keep their memories alive and

honor their service, please have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend!

 

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