Saving Democracy
We need all hands on deck!
Come hear
US Senator Maria Cantwell, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, & WA Sen. Emily Randall
speak to our future
Dinner & Drinks – Live Auction – Dessert Dash
You’re invited to the 26th Legislative District Democrats 2024 Bridge to Bridge fundraiser on Saturday, May 18 in anticipation of the 2024 election, held at Sehmel Homestead Park.
Ticket Levels:
Democracy Champions*: $150 | $1,200 table
Friends: $75 | $600 table
Young Democrats: $35 | $280 table
RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/202426thld
At Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Doors open: 5:00pm
Program Starts: 5:30
*Democracy Champions receive priority seating
Democrats for Democracy 2024!
General Meeting:
Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Time: 6:00: Setup & Dinner (Pizza) Request $5 donation to cover cost.
6:30: Meeting
Location: – SEHMEL HOMESTEAD PARK 10123 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor
Note: Senator Kuderer has rescheduled to the June meeting
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Opening
- Call to order, pledge of allegiance, and land acknowledgement – Chair
- Recognition of elected officials and first-time guests – Chair
6:35 – 7:30 Program
- County Chairs highlights – Hannie, Judy
- Speakers:
Mike Pelliciotti – State Treasurer
Diana Kiesel – Pierce County Superior Court Department 7
Adison Richards – Our Man!!!!
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Business Meeting
- Approval of March Minutes – Chair
- Treasurer’s Report – Rosanne Rappazini
- State and National Convention 2024 delegate selection information:
https://www.wademsdelegates.org/get-involved/run-for-delegate/
Deadline to File for State – 5 pm March 31 for National May 12
Forum for Candidates – Zoom April 2 at 6 pm
Vote for Candidates – 10 am 6 April to 9 am 7 April
- Call for PCOs, Volunteers and Monthly Donations
- Ukraine Resolution Vote
- Calendar for upcoming summer events
- Fundraiser May 18th Sehmel Park – Tickets coming soon!
- Good of the Order
- Adjournment
Next General Meeting: May 2nd, 6:30 p.m. SEHMEL HOMESTEAD PARK 10123 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor
Bridge to Bridge – Dining for Democrats
Save the Date
LD 26 Democrats is holding its 2024 fundraiser on May 18, starting at 5:00 p.m. at Sehmel Park Pavilion in Gig Harbor – save the date!
The fundraiser organizing committee needs your help:
- Underwrite or donate an auction item
- GH Gondola Ride or Destiny Cruise Tickets
- Sounders, Mariners, Seattle Seahawks Tickets
- Summer cabin on a lake
- Accommodations for desirable destination
- Buy or bake a cake for the dessert dash
- We need 16 cakes!
- Contact Nora Eckstein with donation and estimated value (for the PDC!) at: noraeckstein@gmail.com
Washington State Democrats Delegate Directory | Register by March 31
You must register by March 31st
For more information, training, etc.
wademsdelegates.org
Note: you only need to be a registered voter and democrat to run
State Delegates are assigned as Congressional District Delegates and vote for National Democratic Convention Delegates.
Voting for State Delegates – April 6/7
The WA State Democrats will be holding an online vote for state delegates on April 6/7th (9am). For you to vote, you must be a member of your Legislative District Democrats organization.
Washington State Convention
June 22, 2024 – Bellevue, Meydenbauer Center
National Democratic Convention
Aug. 19-22, 2024 – Chicago, Illinois
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.