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We As Democrats Believe:

“I want to tell you and remind you that immigrants have always won in the end, and we will again."

— Pramila Jayapal, Congresswoman 

 

Editor's note: Last week's quote mistakenly referred to "the late John Lewis." We are pleased to announce that John Lewis is alive and well.

 

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NEWS





Show Your Support Today as Democratic Candidates File at Noon

 

A strong field of Democratic candidates plans to show up at the Board of Elections at noon today to file to run for office in 2020. The filing period runs through December 20, but several plan to file at the earliest opportunity. Candidate supporters will attend the informal gathering. Among the candidates expected are: 


Deb Butler - NC HD 18

Adam Ericson - NC HD 20

Jonathan Barfield - County Commission

Leslie Cohen - County Commission

Clayton Hamerski - Register of Deeds

Stephanie Walker - Board of Education

Harper Peterson - NC SD 8 (will attend, but filing later)


Yard signs, t-shirts, buttons and other campaign paraphernalia are all encouraged. Members of the press are expected to cover the event.



NHCDP Officers Ratify Wave Transit Resolution And Issue Press Release



 

On Sunday, NHCDP Officers voted to ratify a resolution presented at the November 18th monthly meeting. A non-binding straw poll demonstrated overwhelming support for the resolution, but the meeting lacked a quorum. Under the NCDP Plan of Organization, the County Officers can act on behalf of the County Executive Committee when it is not in session, which they did on Sunday. The party also issued a press release to announce adoption of the resolution.

 



 

 

 

Three Judge Panel Meets Today To Consider Congressional Districts; Congressional Filing Postponed

 

A Three-Judge Panel in Wake County will meet today at 9 a.m. to consider objections to the congressional districts drawn by the General Assembly on November 15th. The Plaintiffs in Harper v. Lewis contend that the redrawn districts continued to be unconstitutional gerrymanders. You can read about their objections here. The court had previously stayed filing for congress. Broadly speaking, there are at least four possible outcomes from the hearing. First, the Court could uphold that the new districts announced on November 15th and allow filing to proceed. Second, the court could hold that it is now too late to reconsider the districts and that precedent requires that filing proceed in the November 15th districts. Third, the Court could direct the NCGA to redraw the districts, and Fourth, the Court could direct a special master to redraw the districts. In the event that the districts are redrawn it is likely that the filing period for US Congress will be further delayed.


 

UNCW, CFCC IDs Ruled Valid as 2020 Voter IDs

 

Students from University of North Carolina Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College will be able to use their student IDs to vote in elections in North Carolina in 2020 when voter ID laws take effect. According to a story from the Associated Press, students and employees at all University of North Carolina system campuses, including UNCW and CFCC, will be able to use their school identification cards for the state’s voter ID mandate that begins in 2020 with the March primary. Previously the State Board of Elections rejected college IDs because a board leader decided they fell short of security standards set in a law implementing the photo ID mandate, which was added to the state constitution in a November 2018 referendum. 

 

2020, a critical election year, will be the first time North Carolina's Voter ID law will be enforced. Several traditional forms of identification -- driver's licenses, passports, tribal ID cards, etc. -- will be accepted at the polls. Citizens without IDs may cast provisional ballots in 2020, but their votes will be counted only if they are able to provide identification later.

 

For all the rules on voter ID in North Carolina, visit the North Carolina Board of Elections site at [link removed]

 

 

EVENTS

 

Filing for November 2020 Election -- December 2 to December 20, 2019



 

When: Weekdays from December 2 to December 20, 2020

Where: County Board of Elections for state and local offices, North Carolina Board of Elections for federal offices

 

Persons wishing to run for office in the 2020 general election must file during the stated filing period. Instructions for filing may be found at  [link removed]  A list of incumbents may be found at  [link removed] As noted above, filing for US Congress has been delayed.

 

Several candidates who plan to file at noon today are inviting their supporters to join them at the Board of elections. See announcement above


 

Clayton Hamerski Campaign Kickoff -- December 2

 

When: Monday, December 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Douglas and Dana Hamerski, 405 S 3rd St, Wilmington 

 

Join Clayton at this free event to hear his plans for Register of Deeds. Drinks, hors d'oeuvres and conversation. RSVP here.

 

City Council Swearing-in for Margaret Haynes and Kevin Spears -- December 3

 

When: Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.

Where: City Council Chambers, 102 N 3rd Street, Wilmington

 

Margaret Haynes, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Wilmington, will be sworn in for her third term on the City Council and Kevin Spears will be sworn in for his first term.

 

December 4 Wine Tasting with Marcia Morgan Postponed to March

 

You Can Vote Training -- December 5

 

When: Thursday, December 5, 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Where: Universalist Church, 4313 Lake Ave., Wilmington

 

Event hosted by Caroline Morin-Gage. ALL are welcome to attend this 90 minute workshop to learn the latest on photo ID, rules for voting, and our proven messaging to educate voters and increase turnout. We use evidence-based messaging, easy to read and understand election hand-outs and best practices for voter engagement. It is essential that our volunteers are prepared to communicate the new ID requirements in a manner that will not unintentionally disenfranchise voters. You will learn: - Up-to-date voting laws - 2020 Election Schedule and what is on the ballot - How to successfully educate and motivate voters to cast their ballot - Voter Registration best practices - How YOU can help citizens vote. Sign up for the event here.

 

Elizabeth Warren Canvasses -- December 7 and 8

 

When: Saturday December 7 at 10 am - 12 pm and Sunday, December 8 at  2 - 4 p.m.

Where: Drift Coffeehouse, 110 Dungannon Blvd. Wilmington

 

The Warren campaign has come to town and has begun canvassing.  Here is a link to sign up for canvasses. If you want to know more about the Warren campaign in our county, contact Field Organizer Lily Garcia at (860) 614-4732.

 

We aim to help all the Democratic presidential campaigns to be effective in New Hanover, so if you find out about events or canvasses planned by other candidates, please send them to the editor of these emails.

 

Ryan Burris Memorial Toy Drive -- December 8

 

When: Sunday, December 8, 1- 5 p.m.

Where: Pravda Night Club, 23 N Front St, Wilmington

 

Celebrate the 10th Annual Ryan Burris Memorial Toy Drive to benefit Partners in Caring, a case management and support agency for HIV affected people and their families. Ryan Burris was a community leader who passed away a year ago. He created the NO Hate Group and was a co-founder of both Wilmington Pride and Cape Fear Equality. He served as 3rd vice-chair of the New Hanover County Democratic Party. Attendance at the toy drive requires at least 1 unwrapped toy per person or a $10 cash donation to Partners in Caring. Pravda is providing space for the event and DJ Bobby Zee will provide entertainment. Details here.

 

Resolution Development Committee Meetings -- December 9 and January 6

 

When: Monday, December 9, and Monday, January 6, 7:00 p.m.

Where: NHCDP Headquarters, 5041 New Centre Drive, Wilmington

 

The Resolutions Development Committee will meet for open discussions of "Making the Economy Work for All Americans." Interested parties are invited to participate as the committee studies study this complex resolution and considers revisions to clarify its provisions.

 

DOING Meeting for Precinct Chairs on Voter Mobilization -- December 11

 

When: Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: NHCDP Headquarters, 5041 New Centre Drive, Wilmington               

 

We know that if we can increase NHC Democratic turnout in the 2020 elections, we can win local, state and federal offices. We are initiating our DOING (Democrats Organizing in Neighborhood Groups) Voter Mobilization project, canvasses targeting irregular Democratic voters.  Precinct Chairs are asked to attend this overview and then to present the project at your Feb. 15 precinct meeting.  We need participation from as many precincts as possible.  RSVP to [email protected].

 

Brunswick Democrats Education Summit -- December 12

 

When: Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m.

Where: BCDP Headquarters, 1420 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia NC

 

NCAE President Mark Jewell; Treasurer Candidates Matthew Leatherman and Ronnie Chatterji; NC Superintendant Candidates Jen Mangrum, Keith Sutton, James Barrett and Michael Maher. RSVP here.

 

Cancelled: New Hanover County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting -- December 16

 

NHCDP meetings are ordinarily held on the third Monday of the month, but there will be no meeting on December 16. Instead we will gather for a holiday party at Foxes Boxes on December 21.  In January our monthly meeting will be held on the fourth Monday, January 27th, because the third Monday is MLK day.

 

NHCDP Holiday Party and Meet the Candidates Event -- December 21

 

When: Saturday, December 21, 3 to 5 p.m.

Where: Foxes Boxes, 622 N. 4th Street, Wilmington

 

The day after  the filing deadline for 2020 candidates, and the scheduled impeachment vote, Democrats will gather to celebrate and meet candidates. Enjoy the fellowship of New Hanover Dems, h'ors d'oeurves by Foxes Boxes and a cash bar

 

Leslie Cohen for County Commission Campaign Kickoff -- December 22

 

When: Sunday, December 22, 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: The Historic Firehouse, 602 South 5th Avenue, Wilmington

 

Join Leslie Cohen as she kicks off her campaign for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. There will be drinks and food as supporters issue in the campaign season. For more details and to purchase tickets for the event click here.

 

Deb Butler Re-election Fundraising Event --  January 8

 

When: Wednesday, January 8, 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: The Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach

 

Deb Butler is seeking re-election to her District 18 seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The entertainment at this event will be headlined by Susan Powell, Miss America 1981. Ticket and sponsorship information TBA.

 

Important Precinct Training-- January 14

 

When: Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Where: NHCDP Headquarters, 5041 New Centre Drive, Wilmington

 

All precinct officers and others interested in precinct work are invited to attend this training. You will learn everything you need to know to organize your precinct. You need to attend to pick up your precinct packet.  Please RSVP to [email protected].


 

Important New Hanover County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting -- January 27

 

When: Monday, January 27, 6 p.m.

Where: NHCDP HQ, 5041 New Center Drive, Wilmington

 

Regular meetings held the third Monday of the month. Our meeting this month is a week late because of MLK day.

 

​We need a quorum at this meeting because we will elect two SEC members to fill vacated seats, so we are asking all precinct chairs, vice chairs, and SEC members to attend.

 

2020 Precinct Organization Day -- February 15

 

When: Saturday, February 15, Time TBD by Precinct Chair

Where: TBD by Precinct Chair

 

Because this is a presidential election year, the rules are a bit different. Instead of a ten day period for precinct organization, there is a single day, February 15th. There is a make-up day, March 14th for precincts that fail to organize in February.

 

2020 New Hanover County Convention --  March 28

 

When: Checkin begins at 9 a.m., closes at 10 a.m.

Where: Board of Education Center, 1805 South 13th Street, Wilmington

 

Italian Wine Tasting Event with Marcia Morgan -- March 31

 

          When: Tuesday, March 31 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Anne York and Jeffrey Schrager, 305 S Lumina, Wrightsville Beach

 

Click here for a ticket.

 

2020 7th Congressional District Convention -- April 25

 

When: Saturday April 25, Time TBD

Where: TBD

 

2020 State Convention -- June 6

 

When: Saturday June 6, Checkin at 10 am

Where: TBD


 

 

Best,

Richard Poole, Chair

News Content by James Cummings 

 

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