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Dear John,

The right to vote is extraordinarily unique. Beloved Congressman John Lewis left us with these unforgettable, inspiring words to last for a lifetime: “ The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it. ”

Indeed, all of us must exercise our right to vote by November 8, 2022. In one of the most transformative elections of our lifetime, democracy is on the ballot! Historically, democracy has always been on the ballot for Black Americans, whose journey is deeply embedded in the fight for voting rights. Even today, in more than thirteen states across the United States, the battle yet rages on to challenge voter suppression laws targeted primarily against Black and Brown Americans.

Without a doubt, failing to exercise our "precious vote" in 2022 is not an option for democracy-minded Oregonians. Rather, we must show up and show out in record numbers. This means mailing in our ballots early and on time to ensure that every vote cast is counted. Each and every vote is fundamental to stopping a serious threat to our democracy for decades to come.

Without a doubt, failing to exercise our "precious vote" in 2022 is not an option for democracy-minded Oregonians. Rather, we must show up and show out in record numbers. This means mailing in our ballots early and on time to ensure that every vote cast is counted. Each and every vote is fundamental to stopping a serious threat to our democracy for decades to come.

In just over two weeks, here is what's at stake in voting for democracy-minded Oregonians:

*
Full
access
to
reproductive
health
care,
including
the
right
to
abortion
and
contraceptives
*
Fair
workplace
policies
and
wages
to
make
sure
that
no
one
who
works
40+
hours
a
week
still
lives
in
poverty
*
Affordable,
equitable
health
care
as
a
right
for
all
,
not
a
privilege
for
the
few,
especially
the
cost
of
prescription
drugs
*
Protection
of
our
environment
against
the
devastating
impacts
of
climate
change
*
Protection
of
Social
Security
for
our
seniors
*
Access
to
safe
and
affordable
housing,
rental
and
home
purchases
*
Humane
immigrant
rights
and
policies
*
True
accountability
for
law
enforcement,
not
practices
rife
with
racial
profiling
*
Meaningful,
fair
gun
control
legislation
*
Equitable
public
education
for
our
children
where
teachers
are
rewarded,
not
punished,
for
teaching
a
true
and
complete
American
history
*
The
right
to
marry
who
you
love
*
Social
and
economic
justice
for
all
without
regard
to
race,
color,
national
origin,
gender,
gender
identity
or
(dis)ability.

The state of our democracy is only as strong as our vote. On November 8th, our choices are clear, but we must vote.

The Democratic Party of Oregon has put forth candidates throughout the state who understand that democracy is on the ballot, who share our values, and who will fight fiercely for social and economic justice for all. When you sit down today with your ballot and your voters pamphlet, the Black Caucus hopes you will also use our quick click, easy access guide for each of Oregon’s Democratic candidates. Please check out these valuable voter tools:

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And click here [[link removed]] for ORDemsVote.org which has a list of Democratic candidates on your ballot and election protection information.

VOTE like your life depends on it, because it does! Let’s win some solid Democratic victories up and down the ballot on November 8th. Let's make sure we wake up on November 9th in the hands of Democrats -- our Oregon Governor, both Houses of the Legislature in Salem, and the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.

Thanks everybody!

Rosa Colquitt, PhD
Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon
Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon Black Caucus.



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