Early Endorsement Vote on March 7th
At the General Membership meeting on January 4th, a motion was adopted to hold a General Membership vote on endorsements at our March General Meeting on March 7th. This would include the WA Attorney General Candidates (Manka Dhingra and Nick Brown), 6th Congressional District Representative candidates (Hilary Franz and Emily Randall), 26th Legislative District State Representative candidate Adison Richards, and Pierce County Executive candidate (Ryan Mello).
As these are early endorsements (done before the close of the filing date) we are providing this announcement to ensure membership and potential candidates are aware of the timeline.
Therefore, endorsement questionnaires from candidates for these offices are due by 31 January 2024.
Note: The Executive Board will make its recommendation to the members at the March meeting. It may consist of “Endorse” (only one candidate for any one office may receive endorsement), “Approve” (multiple candidates may receive approval), or “No Action” and postpone the decision. Each office will be considered separately.
Democrats for Democracy Celebration!
YOU’RE INVITED!
We hope to see you at our Democrats for Democracy candidate celebration and 2024 election kick-off event! Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions to 26thDemocrats@gmail.com.
26th LD Democrats Meeting
Come Hear about Pro-Choice Washington at our Thursday, November 2 Meeting!
Dinner will be served at this in-person meeting: we will have Panda Express provided by LD 26 Democrats! We are asking for a $5 contribution toward food costs.
Location: Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor
Rachel Carver, an organizer with Pro-Choice Washington since 2022, is passionate about reproductive justice and believes that every person is entitled to access to comprehensive and inclusive health care. Rachel had previously worked for the Crisis Center of Thurston and Mason Counties, where she focused on mental health awareness in youth. Going forward, Rachel will be working with Kitsap and South Sound region on behalf of Pro-Choice Washington.
Please do not attend if you feel ill or have any concerning symptoms. We encourage all to be current on their vaccinations and wear N-95 masks if immunocompromised.
6:30 – 7:30 PM: Opening and Program
7: 30 – 8:00 PM: Business Meeting
Next General Meeting and Holiday Celebration: December 7th, 6:30 p.m. Election Results and Holiday Celebration at Puerto Vallarta Restaurant in Port Orchard! (1599 SE Lund Avenue, at intersection of Bethel and Lund.) Food served and available to order.
October 2023 General Membership Meeting
2023 Elections are Coming!
Come hear about upcoming events and activities to support the Democratic Party and the candidates we endorse!
General Meeting:
Date: Thursday, Oct 5th, 2023
Time: 6:00 Set up, social and “Brown Bag” dinner
6:30 meeting
Location: Marvin Williams Center – 725 Park Avenue Bremerton WA 98337
NOTE: This is an In-Person meeting! Please do not attend if you feel ill or have any concerning symptoms. We encourage all to be current on their vaccinations and wear N-95 masks if immunocompromised.
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Opening
Call to order, pledge of allegiance, and land acknowledgement
Recognition of elected officials and first-time guests
6:35 – 7:30 Program
3. “Issues for Derek”, Derek’s RECOMPETE Act grants
4. Candidates Introductions
5. Speakers:
– Manka Dhingra State Senator and 20-year Senior Deputy King County Prosecutor – Candidate for WA State Attorney General
“I’ve spent my career in the courtroom and State Senate speaking out for people who too often have no voice. I’ve led reforms to create veterans and mental health courts to make sure people get the treatment they need. I’ve written, sponsored, and passed laws to address gun violence, ban assault weapons and ghost guns. I’ve strengthened protection order laws so victims of abuse and their families can find solace and recovery. I’ve also secured the nation’s strongest privacy protections for sensitive reproductive and health care data.
I’m excited to take this next step in my legal and advocacy career, continuing to work for all the people of Washington State as we confront national challenges to voting and access to reproductive rights. I’ll lead nationally on laws that safeguard worker rights, hold polluters accountable, and address the epidemic of gun violence.”
-Kari Bull Organizer, FairVote Washington | fairvotewa.org
-South Kitsap School Bond – Tiffany Wilhelm
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Business Meeting
6. Approval of Minutes (Sept)
7. Treasurer’s Report
Approval of donations to campaigns:
Young Dems $250
Mary Barber $1000
Megan Higgins $500
Anna Mockler $500
Karen Bolton $500
Kate Espy $500
Jay Villars $500
South Kitsap School District Supporters $350
8. Endorsements
-Kate Espy, South Kitsap School Board
9. Good of the Order
Keep Pierce Blue Dinner – Friday Oct 27th, 6 pm University Place, Jay Inslee, $50, $400 – table of 8.
10. Adjournment
Next General Meeting: November 2nd, 6:30 p.m.
26th LD Democrats General Meeting – Virtual by Zoom
GENERAL MEETING:
Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
This will be a virtual meeting. We will be using Zoom; no downloading is required. We recommend people join using a computer so they can see the speakers live. However, you can just phone in using any phone (cell or landline).
If you wish to join the meeting, please RSVP here with your name and email address and you will be provided instructions for dialing into the meeting.
This will be a Zoom meeting to vote on endorsements.
Zoom Link will be sent to you after you RSVP.
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Opening
Call to order, pledge of allegiance, land acknowledgement
Recognition of elected officials and first-time guests
6:35 – 7:00 PM: Program
Call for vote on Endorsements/Approvals of Candidates
Megan Higgens – South Kitsap School District Director District 2
Jane Rebelowski – Bremerton City Council District 4
Marwan Cameron – Bremerton City Council District 4
7:00 – 7:30 PM: Business Meeting
4. Approval of July General Meeting Minutes
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Report on Fundraiser
7. Good of the Order
8. Adjournment
Next General Meeting: September 7th, 6:30 p.m.
SEHMEL HOMESTEAD PARK 10123 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor