News from the 10th Legislative District Democrats

July 2022

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This time next week primary ballots will be in the mail. It's important to make your voice heard in these trying times. We need to stand up for equal rights, voting rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights and human rights. With SCOTUS taking away rights for the first time in this country, we need a huge turnout to let the other side know that Democrats will not just lie down while our rights are being trumpled.

Primary Ballots are due August 2 and can be mailed (no stamp required) or dropped in a Ballot Box.

Vote Democratic - Vote Early

We will do this again in November.

10th LD Endorsed Candidates for the 2022 Election

Complete profiles are available on the 10th LD Website www.10thLDDemocrats.org

Patty Murray - US Senate

Suzan DelBene - 1st CD U. S. Representative

Rick Larsen - 2nd CD U. S. Representative

Kim Schrier - 8th CD U. S. Representative

Steve Hobbs - Washington State Secretary of State

Dave Paul - 10th LD State Representative Position 2

Clyde Shavers - 10th LD State Representative Position 1

Janet St Clair - Island County Commissioner District 3

Mary Yu - Washington State Supreme Court Justice

Barbara Madson - Washington State Supreme Court Justice

Helen Whitener - Washington State Supreme Court Justice

Jenifer Howson - Skagit County District Court Judge

Jennifer Rancourt - Snohomish County District Court Judge

Melissa Beaton - Skagit County Clerk

Jackie Brunson - Skagit County Treasurer

Sandy Perkins - Skagit County Auditor

Upcoming Events

July 9 Art off the Wall - Camano Island 3:00 - 8:00 pm

Contact Mellisa Plumber for details

July 11 7-9 pm Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island hosts a virtual candidate forum. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from candidates and inform yourself before you cast your ballot. Primary ballots drop July 15 and it is a top two primary so it is important to get out the vote and be heard. For more info: https://www.lwvwhidbey.org

July 22nd Camano Island Concert

Additional Clyde Shavers events:

Membership in the 10th LD Democrats Organization

The 10^th LD has regular general membership meetings every other month. During those meetings elected and appointed PCOs and members in good standing have the opportunity to participate and be heard. All members get to vote on things like candidate endorsements, resolutions, and other business of the organization. Their decisions shall guide the Executive Board in the conduct of the affairs of the District.

So, you might ask, how does one become a member in good standing? Well, the answer is simple. Our by-laws say that membership is open to all persons who are registered voters, residing within the 10^th Legislative District (there is a map on the website) and who publicly identify as Democrats. Upon payment of dues and after a 14-day waiting period, any eligible voter professing to be a Democrat, becomes a member in good standing and will be granted voting rights at the next general meeting. Annual dues are $20 per person or $30 per family, and can be paid by clicking on the “Donate" button on this newsletter or on the website (link below).

If you pay on-line, anyone who donates at least $20 will be recognized as having paid dues. You can also mail a check to 10th LD Democrats 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or pay at a meeting when we can actually meet in person again. Do pay attention to the 14-day waiting period for voting privileges. Our by-laws also say that no individual who suffers economic hardship shall be denied membership. Just ask. Most of us have been there at some point in our lives.

The dues that you pay support the organization in several ways. It allows us to financially support endorsed candidates. It pays for venues for fundraisers and forums where we get to hear from our candidates. It also pays for outreach like ads in newspapers informing the public of upcoming meetings.

Thank you all for your support.

Links to other local Democratic organizations:

• Washington State Democrats

• Snohomish County Democrats

• Skagit County Democrats

• Island County Democrats

Please donate to the 10th LD Democrats

Your donations help to support our candidates, educate our voters, and engage our communities. It's super easy to give. Dues are $20 to become a member or $30 per couple/family. All members can vote at general meetings with a few exceptions.

Thanks for your support,

John Amell
Chair - 10th LD Democrats Website link: https://www.10thlddemocrats.org/