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The Voice D Emocratic THE D EMOCRATIC VOICE February 2020 Newsletter Upcoming clerk's office up to 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election. Proof of Events Residence is required for any elector, who is not a military or permanent 8th Democratic Presidential Candidate overseas elector, who registers in Debate, Friday, February 7 person at the Municipal Clerk's Office. Time: 7:00 p.m. CST, ABC will partner Spring Election Information with WMUR-TV and Apple News At the Polling Place on Election Day: The 2020 election season will 60 Days to Victory - Day of Action, If you wish to register to vote at your be underway on Tuesday, February Saturday, February 8, Canvassing Shifts polling place, you must bring proof of 18, 2020 with the spring primary for at 9:00 a.m. and noon in La Crosse and your residency. Onalaska. More information on p. 2 candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Examples of proof of residency Court, followed by the spring election LCDP Regular Meeting, Monday, include Wisconsin Driver License and presidential preference primary February 17, 2020, 6:30 p.m., Ho-Chunk or ID, utility bill, bank statement, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Nation Three Rivers House, 724 Main St., paycheck, government documentation La Crosse To double-check your voter or lease with your name on it at your registration, find your polling place, 9th Democratic Presidential Candidate current address. see your February sample primary Debate, Wednesday, February 19, Time: ballot, or request an absentee ballot, TBA, NBC News and MSNBC Time Off for Voting. Wisconsin go to https://myvote.wi.gov/en- statute requires every employer to give 10th Democratic Presidential US/MyVoterInformation Provide Candidate Debate, Tuesday, February 25 employees three consecutive hours your name and birth date and click Time: TBA, CBS News and the off for voting on election days even if “Search.” Congressional Black Caucus Institute you have time to vote before or after For various election-related links, work. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/ County Chairs Association Meeting go to http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/ and DPW Winter Retreat, Saturday, statutes/statutes/6/III/76 countyclerk/elections.asp Click on February 29 – Sunday, March 1, More “Any person entitled to vote at an the appropriate links to see sample information on p. 3 election is entitled to be absent from ballots, absentee voting (early voting) work while the polls are open for a Progresstival – Leap into Action, requirements and hours for La Crosse Saturday, February 29, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 period not to exceed 3 successive County municipalities, and candidates p.m., Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La hours to vote. The elector shall notify registered for office. Crosse St., La Crosse, WI the affected employer before election day of the intended absence. The Voter Photo ID Required!! employer may designate the time of A photo ID is required to receive a If you are not registered to vote, you day for the absence. No penalty, other ballot in all elections. Learn more have two options before the February 11 than a deduction for time lost, may about photo ID and voting by visiting primary. be imposed upon an elector by his or the Bring It to the Ballot website her employer by reason of the absence (https://bringit.wi.gov/ ). In Person: Register in the municipal authorized by this section.“ Support the LCDP Office for a Day Donation - $10 In 2020, we will have a year-round office! We hope to fill the space with activities and events that will encourage people to learn about issues and candidates; vote and help others vote; work to support and elect Democrats locally, 60 Days to Victory - Day of Action state-wide, and nationally; connect our community over important issues; and much more! Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm If you are able, consider donating to help us pay rent La Crosse and Onalaska Canvassing Staging Locations - and internet. In 2018, the generosity of members paid shifts at 9 a.m. and noon two months’ rent for our office downtown! This year, we're fortunate that utilities are included in our rent and low-cost insurance is available through the DPW. Your donation We have multiple staging locations, with shifts at 9:00 and of just $10 per month will pay for one day at the office noon. Our goal is to fill 100 canvasser shifts. If canvassing including our internet. is not your choice, we need you to volunteer and help with You may set up a monthly donation online through driving canvassers, organizing canvass sites, reporting to ActBlue at laxdems.com/donate or mail a check to Madison, or providing snacks and hot drinks. LCDP, Box 1861, La Crosse, WI 54602-1861. La Crosse Staging Location - LCDP Office, 1323 Gillette St. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/sz4rb5h Onalaska Staging Location - home of Linda Schams, 1405 Lake St. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/skqqzny February 1st We had a successful open house at the LCDP office at 1323 Gillette St. Approximately 4 dozen individuals, including members, non-members, past volunteers, LCDP Board members, and neighborhood team leaders, attended the office open house on Saturday, February 1. Individuals liked the flow of the space, as well as its décor. Thanks to all the individuals who donated refreshments and/or signed up to volunteer in the future. Stop by during hours: M-W-F from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. How to be a Delegate Training Session CCA/DPW in La Crosse, March 16, 2020 Interested in running to be a National Convention Delegate or just want more information on the process? The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will be hosting several National Convention info sessions all across Wisconsin in Winter & Spring 2020. These meetings are free to attend and County Chairs Association Meeting open to the public. and DPW Winter Retreat Please note that space is often limited, and preference will be given to those who RSVP. This retreat is open to ALL of our county party leaders, members, and volunteers. Monday, March 16th, 2020 When: Saturday, February 29 – Sunday, March 1 5:00 p.m. Where: The Wilderness Resort & Glacier Conference Ho-Chunk Nation Three Rivers House Center, 511 E. Adams, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 724 Main St., La Crosse WI RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/Z75xspMuGd3LLgMT8 Cost: REGISTRATION INFO: Cost is $25 (includes: 2-breakfasts, 2-lunches, and 1-dinner) Register for the CCA/DPW Winter Retreat Follow the LCDP on @ https://tinyurl.com/tpfoprt Donate the $25 registration fee @ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cca2020 The DPW Winter Retreat will have Training and Workshop and sessions on Facebook, How to Run a Caucus, Fundraising, Outreach/Visibility, Growing Membership and Volunteer Base, Google Docs/Forms/Mailchimp, Race-Class Narrative, MiniVAN/Reach, and New Chair Training. @lacrossedems @lacrossedems February Fridays at the LCDP Office, 13232 Gillette St., La Crosse, WI RSVP to attend any or all of the events at https://tinyurl.com/lcdpfebfri Friday, February 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Friday Features - Film and discussion (with popcorn). Chisholm 72: Unbought and Unbossed (By Shola Lynch. 2004. 76 min.) - This Peabody-Award-winning documentary recalls a watershed event in U.S. politics: the 1972 Democratic presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and the first to seek nomination for the highest office in the land. FREE and OPENTO ALL. For more details, contact: treasurer@laxdems. com or 608-315-2693 Friday, February 14, 4 to 6 p.m.: Letters for Progress - We'll write to our local newspapers, our neighbors, and to potential Democratic voters to educate and motivate. We'll use the Indivisible letter writing guide, materials from the Progressive OpEd Writing Clinic, and VoteForward, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower grassroots volunteers to help register voters from under-represented demographics and encourage them to vote. Pizza provided. For more details, contact: [email protected] or 608-315-2693 Friday, February 21, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Friday Features - Film and discussion (with popcorn). Knock Down the House (By Rachel Lears. 2019. 86 min.) - an award-winning Netflix documentary about the 2018 Democratic congressional campaigns of four working class-women. FREE and OPEN TO ALL. For more details, contact: [email protected] or 608-315-2693 Friday, February 28, 4 to 6 p.m.: Letters for Progress - We'll write to our local newspapers, our neighbors, and to potential Democratic voters to educate and motivate. We'll use the Indivisible letter writing guide, materials from the Progressive OpEd Writing Clinic, and VoteForward, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower grassroots volunteers to help register voters from under-represented demographics and encourage them to vote. Pizza provided. For more details, contact: [email protected] or 608-315-2693 RSVP to attend any or all of the events at https://tinyurl.com/lcdpfebfri State Democrats Focus on Fairness Far too many families struggle with By State Senate Minority Leader economic insecurity. Medical costs are Jennifer Shilling (D-32nd) skyrocketing and reckless trade wars are La Crosse Tribune Op-Ed, January 12, 2020 threatening our family farmers. We cannot ask the people of Wisconsin to As I look back on 2019, I am proud to settle for any less than they deserve. We were remember the achievements and priorities of elected to address the issues facing Wisconsin Wisconsin Democrats. It was a new era for our families and it is our responsibility as lawmakers state with a new governor focused on the needs to serve our communities and do what is best for and values of Wisconsinites.
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