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Weekly News, Updates, and Events
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.
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. 
When: Weekdays from December 2 to December 20, 2020
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
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
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
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
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