Filing begins Saturday November 9

Filing for public office for the 2014 Democratic Primary will begin this Saturday, November 9th. The DCDP office will be open at (or by) 9:30 AM. If you haven't filed before you might want to look at our Information for Candidates on our Election Facts page. It describes the process. Please note a few things in particular:

It does not matter who files first or how soon you file: ballot position will be determined by a random drawing after filing is over. The first day (and the last day, December 9) may be quite crowded at the office. Don't think you have to get caught in the rush.

You should have already filed a designation of your campaign treasurer with the Texas Ethics Commission (for state offices, including Legislature and state District Judges), or with the Dallas County Elections Department (for local county and precinct offices), or with the Federal Election Commission (for Congress).

You really should have already gotten your filing form notarized and any petitions notarized and made copies of your own form and petitions. If our office is struck by a meteor and destroyed, you can still use those copies with the receipt we give you to get on the primary ballot. (Besides, you may want to contact those voters again....)

We will not be making copies of petitions for opponents to examine until after we check for apparent compliance with requirements. We have up to five days, but it shouldn't take that long -- unless there is a big rush on that first or last day. We would like to scan them so we can email them for free, instead of charging for labor for tedious hand copying.

Precinct Chairs: none of this applies to you. You pay no filing fee, and need no petitions, and have until the same deadline of 6 PM on December 9 to file for your next two-year term. Mail or bring in your notarized form, or come in and we'll notarize one for you. (Please don't try to fax it in, as our machine is temporarily on the blink). More info at our page on Precinct Chairs.

We want to hear about your Affordable Care Act story. Have you successfully signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act and your insurance costs will be lower than they are now?

Are you being dropped from the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool and will be signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act?

Tell us online at this page, or call the HQ, (214) 821-8331.

JOINT DALLAS COUNTY-DPS EIC LOCATIONS FOR November 5th - 12th, 2013 --
North Dallas Government Center - Tax Office (Main Lobby Area), 10056 Marsh Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229 Phone: 214-653-7811 Time of Operation: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., each week day

Garland Government Center - Tax Office (Main Lobby Area), 140 N. Garland Avenue, Garland, Texas 75040 Phone: 214-653-7811 Time of Operation: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., each week day

Grand Prairie Government Center - Tax Office (Main Lobby Area), 106 W. Church Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Phone: 214-653-7811 Time of Operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each week day

Dallas County Health & Human Services Bldg. (Main Lobby Area), 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207, Phone: 214-819-6330 Time of Operation: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., each week day; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday

DCED will be at the locations to provide voter registration information; register voters; and to provide information and direction to the public. The County Clerk's Office will be on hand to assist voters with obtaining birth certificates to citizens that require it for obtaining an EIC. The County's fee for the birth certificates will be waived, however, a state fee of $3.00 is required. TxDPS will process EIC applications at each location.

If you have any question, or require additional information, please contact the Elections Department at (214) 819-6334.

Join the DCDP for a
free screening of American Winter.

The devastating effects of the mortgage lending crisis, unemployment, and budget cuts even before the sequester are presented through the eyes of eight families found through their calls to 211, by Emmy award-winners Harry and Joe Gantz in their latest film American Winter, called "too compelling to ignore" and "powerful and timely".

This summer, families from the film were invited to Washington, D.C., to share their experiences with foreclosure, food insecurity and job loss at a hearing on the future of the middle class with Senators Jeff Merkley and Elizabeth Warren.

Watch a YouTube preview of the film below:

American Winter - Preview (2/1/13)

Join the Dallas County Democratic Party for a free screening of the film and panel discussion featuring filmmaker Harry Gantz and UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center Dallas' Dr. Glenn Flores on issues torn from the headlines and present ramifications in Texas and Dallas County.

Donations online and at the door to cover expenses will be gladly accepted and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank.

Our event begins at 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are free, but registration is required, at this page.

Angelika Film Center
5321 East Mockingbird Lane, #230
Dallas, TX 75206
Monday, November 18, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Still adding new candidates (in both parties) and new sites. After filing really begins for public office in 2014 (that's this Saturday, November 9!), the DCDP will begin posting an official list on our website (as will the Texas party in Austin). Until then, my own totally unofficial tally of announcements (or rumors) with links to websites, updated through today, is at this page. Comment there or email me at that address if you have more or better info and I'll update and correct this day by day. If you aren't there, tell me you're running and you will be on it. Send your website address and I'll link it. If I don't know it, I can't show it.

(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, check out the DallasDemocrats on Facebook and Twitter, and the DCDP website Calendar. To add an event or make a change or correction, contact the party office or email the editor: BillHowellDCDP AT Yahoo.com.)

Wine & Cheese Meet-and-Greet With Judge Rob Canas County Criminal Court 10. RSVP by email to nancylatner AT gmail.com. (6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 6223 Meadow Road Dallas, Texas 75230)


Saturday, November 9:

First Day To File For Public Office (Other than Precinct Chair) For the 2014 Democratic Primary. (9:30 AM, DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas)

Mexican American Democrats of Texas - Dallas CAUSA Chapter You're invited to become a member. Guests are welcome but must RSVP by calling Sylvana Alonzo 972-900-0882. (11 a.m., Los Lupes Restaurant, 1400 N. Riverfront, Dallas, 75207)


Monday, November 11:

Dallas Democratic Forum: Marriage Equality After DOMA A Discussion with Kenneth D. Upton, Jr., Supervising Senior Staff Attorney, Lambda Legal, and Mary Gonzalez, Texas State Representative District 75 El Paso, Joel Burns, Fort Worth City Councilmember District 9, and Rev. Dr. Jo Hudson, Gathering Pastor, Extravagance United Church of Christ, Professor, Brite Divinity School, TCU. Other panelists pending. 2013, 2014 Patron & Sustaining Members of the Forum -- Free. 2013, 2014 Regular Members -- $25, Non Members -- $40. RSVP Needed by Friday, November 8 to Voice Mail: 214-855-7151. (11:30 am Registration/Buffet, 12:00 Noon Program, The Belo Mansion, Ross and Olive, Dallas)

Metrocrest Democrats We will be showing an 80 minutes documentary movie called "Misrepresentation", which is about womens issue and inequalities in the society. There will be candidates for 2014 election available at the meeting to talk with. (Dinner 6:30 pm, meeting 7 PM, NewNew Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd, Addison)

Tuesday, November 12:

Reception for Judge Doug Skemp County Criminal Court 3. Beverages and Barbecue. (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Babb Bros BBQ & Blues, 330 Bedford Avenue, Dallas)

Campaign Reception for Judge Emily Tobolowsky 298th Civil District Court. Beverages, Appetizers, Valet Parking. RSVP to JudgeEmilyTobolowsky AT gmail.com. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Mattito's - Event Annex, 3011 Routh Street, Dallas)

Reception for Judge Brenda Hull Thompson County Probate Court 1. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Ten Times Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas)

Reception for John P. McCall, Jr. Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1. Suggested levels of contribution: Ultimate $500, Premium $250, Advanced $100. But all donations are welcome! (6:00 pm, 728 W. Colorado, Dallas 75208)

Dallas County Young Democrats (6:30 pm, The Foundry, 2303 Pittman St., Dallas)

Irving Democratic Club (Optional Dutch treat dinner 6:30, meeting 7 pm, Midori's, 4020 N MacArthur Blvd #114, Irving)

PVL - A New Era (6:30 pm, Thurgood Marshall Rec. Center, 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)

Dallas Drinking Liberally (7:30 pm, Uptown Bar, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas)

Wednesday, November 13:

Campaign Fundraiser and Reception for Remeko Edwards Candidate for Judge of Dallas County Criminal Court #4. (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Sammy's Bar-B-Q, 2126 Leonard St., Dallas)


Thursday, November 14:

Reception for Alex Padilla Candidate for California Secretary of State. To RSVP please call 916.552.6887 or email rsvp AT bertolina.com. (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 3445 University Blvd., Dallas)

Campaign Kickoff Reception for Anthony Eiland Candidate for Judge 265th District. (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Babb's Barbecue, 330 Bedford Avenue, Dallas)

Reception for Leigh Bailey Candidate for State Representative District 108. RSVP, please by email to faith.evans2 AT gmail.com. (6 - 7:30 PM, 6151 Chesley Lane, Dallas 75214)

Preston Hollow Democrats Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on the affects of the changes to the Voting Rights Act, and the ramificatons of the Affordable Care Act on Dallas County, and Jeff Dalton, founder of Democracy Toolbox. They will cover important topics including: Voter Protection (is your right to vote safe or not?); How Rick Perry's refusal to participate in the Affordable Health Act affects Dallas County; Why it is critical that more Democrats vote in the Dallas County Primary; Electoral dynamics in Dallas County in typical primaries and general elections. (6:00 pm, Preston Royal Library Auditorium, 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas)

Coppell Drinking Liberally (6:30 PM, Guerro's Grill 817 S MacArthur [sw corner MacArthur and Beltline], Coppell)

Garland Area Democratic Club We are having a panel of Judges to teach us how to win in 2014: Judge Martin Hoffman (68th Civil District Court), Judge Lori Hockett (255th Family District Court), Judge Andy Chatham (282nd Felony District Court), Judge Tracy Holmes (363rd Felony District Court) (7:00 pm, Garland Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin Street, Garland, TX 75040)


Saturday, November 16:

North Oak Cliff Democrats Breakfast (9:00 am, Norma's Cafe - Oak Cliff, 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas)

Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats (10:00 am, The Point at C.C. Young, 4847 W. Lawther Drive, Dallas)

Southwest Dallas County Democrats (10:00 am to 11:30 am, Southwest Center Mall - Community Room Suite 1027 [entrance near Golden Corral], 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas)

Rockwall County Democratic Network Education Forum "Battle Year 2014" Jakob Stewart, Texas Democratic Party Political Director will review the Texas Democratic Party's strategy to expand the base of Texas Democratic Voters for the 2014 election, and beyond. Michael Handley, Precinct Chair Collin County will review Texas' Voter Photo ID Law and Rockwall County Voter History Data Analysis. Judge Bonnie Goldstein, Chief Municipal Court Judge, City of Royse City will review the structure and function of the Texas Judicial branch of government. (10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington, Rockwall)

 WOW Dems Training for the Win! (Part II) Join us for an in-depth training on the election cycle from filing, through the primary, to county and state conventions, to the general election. A light lunch will be served. Cost: Members $10, non-members $15 (If you attend both sessions - members $15, non-members $20). Register here. (10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Harrington Library, 1501 18th St., Plano)


Monday, November 18:

North Texas Asian Democrats 7:30 PM, (Hunan Dynasty, 8150 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 190, Irving, Texas 75053)


Tuesday, November 19:

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas (Dinner 6 PM, meeting 6:30 pm, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas)

Campaign Kickoff for Lisa Green Candidate for County Criminal Court #3. Complimentary appetizers. Valet parking. RSVP by email to GoLisaGreen AT gmail.com. (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wild Salsa, 1800 Main St., Suite 100, Dallas)


Wednesday, November 20:

Garland Democratic Woman's Club (11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Siciliano's Italian Restaurant, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland)

Wednesday, November 20:

Campaign Reception for Stephanie Mitchell Candidate for the 291st Judicial District Court. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Komali Restaurant, 4152 Cole Ave, Dallas)

Reception for Staci Williams Candidate for Judge of the 101st Judicial District. RSVP by email to info AT KevinBuchananLaw.com. (5:30 -7 pm, The Standard Pour, 2900 McKinney, Dallas)

Coppell - Valley Ranch Democrats "Get Out The Vote" District Court Judge Martin Hoffman will talk about why it is important to vote in the Primary Election as well as the General Election. Caitlin Karbula, Field Organizer for Battleground Texas will talk about Turning Texas "blue" and how working for Wendy Davis supports that goal. Come find out what you can do! RSVP by email to wunderlin1 AT tx.rr.com. (7:00 pm, William T. Cozby Public Library, 177 Heartz Road, Coppell 75019)

Dallas County East Democrats (7 PM, Martinez Restaurant 901 Gross Rd., Mesquite)

Northwest Dallas Democrats (7:30 - 10:00 pm, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch)

Thursday, November 21:

Campaign Reception for Judge Jeanine Howard
Criminal District Court #6. (5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 303 Grill, 303 W. Davis Street, Dallas)

Reception for Judge Tonya Parker 116th Civil District Court. Beverages & Light Appetizers. Complimentary Valet Parking. RSVP by email to JudgeTonyaParkerCampaign AT gmail.com. To sponsor, RSVP with your pledge by November 20th, and give at one of the following levels: Platinum $5000, Gold $2500, Silver $1000, Bronze $500, Friend $250. (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 3930 Shorecrest Drive, Dallas, Texas 75209)

Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats (6:00 - 8:30 pm, Kasra Restaurant, 525 W. Arapaho Rd #21, Richardson)

Wednesday, December 4:

Campaign Reception for Judge Dan Patterson Dallas County Criminal Court 1.Beverages, Barbecue and Light Fare. RSVP by email to JudgePattersonCampaign AT gmail.com. (4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, SMOKE, 901 Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas) 

Reception for Judge Marty Lowy 101st Civil District Court.

Beverages & Appetizers.RSVP by email to JudgeMartyLowy AT gmail.com.(5:30 pm to 7:30 pm,Andrews Kurth LLP, 1717 Main St #3700, Dallas) 

 

Monday, December 9:

Filing Deadline For the 2014 Democratic Primary (6 PM, DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas)

DCDP Filing Night Party (6 - 11 PM, Salon Las Americas, 1004 Ft. Worth Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75208)


Tuesday, March 4, 2014:

2014 Democratic Primary [Also Mardi Gras.] (7 AM - 7 PM, local precinct polling places)


Tuesday, May 27, 2014:

 2014 Democratic Primary Runoff (7 AM - 7 PM, local precinct polling places)

Contact:

Dallas County Democratic Party, 4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223     214-821-8331
Web:  www.dallasdemocrats.org
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/DallasDemocrats
Twitter:  twitter.com/dallasdemocrats