Dallas County Democratic Party

Roundup Bulletin

Democratic news from Dallas County
and beyond.

Wednesday Oct 22 2014

BIG Wendy Davis Signs Here Now

Need a LARGE Wendy Davis sign for your corner lot, high visibility fence or business?

Call us at 214-821-8331.

David Alameel For Senator Debate

This poster gives the details for David Alameel's debate Saturday.

Judge Ken Molberg On The Radio

Judge Ken Molberg, our Democratic candidate for 5th District Court of Appeals, writes: "I've always wanted to be on country and western radio, and this campaign was my chance."
Give it a listen: http://clyp.it/1tuvkcoz

This Week And Next Week:
Phone Banks & Block Walks

It's down to the last few days for this election, and as always, what matters at this point is Turnout, Turnout, TURNOUT! After you go vote early yourself, come help us Get Out The Votes to keep Dallas County BLUE and turn Texas BLUE too!

We are making calls from the Dallas County Democratic Party HQ every weekday starting at 11:30 AM and going until 9:00 PM. Come by our office, bring some friends and a phone, and help us get out the vote for the 102 Democrats on the ballot in Dallas! (At right, Commissioner Elba Garcia with Senator Leticia Van de Putte and DCDP Chair Darlene Ewing at last night's phone bank at the CWA hall.)

Please RSVP for any of these to DCDP Field Director Jess Weldon by email to jess AT DallasDemocrats.org. For the phone banks, please bring a fully charged cell phone. (At left, Susan Motley for State Representative HD 105 calling voters at last night's phone bank.)

Wednesday October 22nd
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 4pm at DCDP
    VBM final push canvass 11:30am to 6pm - launch from DCDP
    VBM final push phone bank 6pm to 9pm at DCDP
Thursday October 23rd
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 5pm at DCDP
    Very Very Very final VBM push phone bank 6pm to 9pm at DCDP
Friday October 24th (last day to apply for VBM)
    Daytime Calls 11:30am to 5pm at DCDP
    Super Sunday push phone bank 6pm to 9pm at DCDP
    block walk prep 9pm to 12am (or however long it takes) at DCDP
Monday October 27 - at DCDP, bring phone and friends!
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 5pm
    Evening phone bank 5pm to 9pm
Tuesday October 28 - at DCDP, bring phone and friends!
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 4pm
    GOTV Rally with Leticia Van de Putte 6-7 at DCDP!
Wednesday October 29 - at DCDP, bring phone and friends!
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 5pm
    Early Vote phone bank 5pm to 9pm
Thursday October 30 - at DCDP, bring phone and friends!
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 5pm
    5 Days to Go Phone Bank 6pm to 9pm
Friday October 31st - at DCDP, bring phone and friends!
    Daytime calls 11:30am to 5pm

(At right, Leigh Bailey for State Representative HD 108, calling voters at last night's phone bank with Leticia Van de Putte at the CWA Hall in Dallas.)

Early Voting Has Begun

This year's Early Voting began Monday, October 20, and runs through Friday, October 31. By closing time Tuesday, 26,597 people had voted early in person in Dallas County. Some new photos below.

Hours and locations of Early Voting is a pdf here.

The sample ballot is a pdf here.

We encourage a "Straight Party" Democratic ticket vote. It's much quicker than voting for each of those dozens of candidates. (At left you see Wesley, a young college student, who voted early at the Richardson Civic Center.)

Besides over 100 federal, state, and local offices, there is also on the ballot one proposed state Constitutional Amendment, nine proposed City of Dallas Charter Amendments; bond issues in Cockrell Hill, DeSoto, Sunnyvale, and in the Duncanville, Garland, and Sunnyvale school districts; and a sales tax election in Sunnyvale. SUGGESTION: Before you go vote, read those propositions (see the link to the Sample Ballot) and decide how you are voting on them. You can even write a list and take it to save time at the polls.

The proposed state constitutional amendment, Proposition 1, would authorize annual spending from the state's oil and gas production tax collections to the State Highway Fund. An estimated $1.4 billion would be transferred to the State Highway Fund in the first year alone. The Texas Democratic Party endorsed Proposition One at the State Convention. (At right is Nancy, voting early at the downtown Dallas Records Building.)

The only other stand I've heard of yet by a Democratic group is on the City of Dallas Proposition 4 "Amending the Provision for Nondiscrimination in City Employment", which was endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas Board, saying it "strongly urges all Dallas residents to vote FOR Proposition Number 4 on the ballot which contains all inclusive non-discrimination language for our Community." (At left is Alfonso, voting early at Samuell Grand Recreation Center. He's 81 years old and has voted in every election since becoming a registered voter.)

What About Photo IDs For Voting?

YES, we still need it this time.

Not surprisingly, the US Supreme Court did NOT rule to uphold, for this election at least, the District Court ruling which struck down
the Texas Photo ID requirement for voting. The state appealed to the federal court of appeals in New Orleans, which did not rule on the appeal (that will be probably sometime next year), but did grant a stay of enforcing it for this year. Plaintiffs against the law appealed that to the US Supreme Court, which also declined to throw out photo ID for this election. So for right now, Texas voters WILL need to have their photo IDs to vote. If you have one, take your photo ID.

The forms of approved photo ID are on our website here:

http://dallasdemocrats.org/elections/voting.html

Other Yard Signs at the Office

We are out of the small Wendy Davis for Governor yard signs, but we have more of the Vote Democratic signs like the one above, and some for several of our other candidates with opponents this year.

For these signs for Leticia Van de Putte a $5 contribution is being asked for. Others available for free and needing a good yard include ones for our own State Senator Royce West of District 23, Judge D'Metria Benson of County Court at Law 1, and one more challenged incumbent, Judge Sally Montgomery of County Court at Law 3, and for candidates Carol Donovan for State Representative HD 107, Leigh Bailey for State Representative HD 108, Paul Stafford for State Representative HD 115, Lois Parrott for State Board of Education District 12, and Frank Perez for Congress District 32. Stop by our office from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday to pick up a yard sign and help remind Democrats to vote!

Estamos empleando!

The Dallas County Democratic Party is seeking bilingual canvassers to knock on doors in October on weekends and evenings. Canvassers must have reliable transportation and should be fluent in both English and Spanish. For more information or to apply online click here.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

(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.)

Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 31:

Early Voting -- For over 100 federal, state, and local offices. Also on the ballot: One proposed state Constitutional Amendment, nine proposed City of Dallas Charter Amendments; bond issues in Cockrell Hill, DeSoto, Sunnyvale, and in the Duncanville, Garland, and Sunnyvale school districts; and a sales tax election in Sunnyvale. Sample ballot is a pdf here. (Hours and locations will be posted at DallasCountyVotes.org)

Wednesday, October 22:

Happy Hour Fundraiser for Leigh Bailey -- For State Representative HD 108. $250 Co-Chair, $150 Host, $75 Friend, $25 Ticket. RSVP by email to rsvp AT leighbaileyfortexas.com. (6 PM, Parliament, 2418 Allen Street, Dallas 75204)

Thursday, October 23:

Hats off to Helen Giddings -- A reception honoring State Representative Helen Giddings. Contribution levels: $100 - $2500. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Tamara Hobbs at (469) 658-1158 or email to monihobbs1 AT yahoo.com(5:30 - 7:30 pm, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, 2700 Flora Street, Dallas 75201)

State Representative Toni Rose Town Hall Meeting -- Dist. 110. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP to ensure enough materials are available. Please call 214-371-3300 or email District110.Rose AT house.state.tx.us to confirm attendance. (6 - 8 pm, Balch Springs Civic Center, 12400 Elam Road, Balch Springs, 75180)

North Dallas Texas Democratic Women -- (6:45 pm, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas)

Friday, October 24:

Last day to receive application for Ballot by Mail.

Saturday, October 25:

Election Day Training: Poll Watchers 101 -- Please RSVP by emailing to callred AT battlegroundtexas.com. (11 AM - 1 PM, UNT-Dallas College of Law, 1901 Main Street, Room 560, Dallas)

Rowlett Democrats -- Guest speaker, Dr. Bob Morrison, Garland Independent Schools new Superintendent, will discuss the $455M school bond issue that will be on the November 4 ballot. Also discuss the campaigns, candidates, statewide and national issues, and volunteer for Battleground Texas. Bring a dish for the potluck dinner. (5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd., Rowlett)

Tuesday, October 28:

Drinking Liberally Addison -- (5:30 PM, The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd., Addison)

Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- Meeting is held in the sixth floor Club House. (6:30 pm, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207)

Wednesday, October 29:

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

Saturday, November 1:

Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9 am, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)

Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats -- (10:30 am, University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park 75225)

Tuesday, November 4:

GENERAL ELECTION FOR 2014 -- (7 AM - 7 PM, Local precinct polling places)

VICTORY WATCH PARTIES:

Dallas County Democratic Party -- Ozona Grill & Bar, 4615 Greenville Ave, Dallas 75206, 7 PM (This link is to our Facebook event page.)

Carol Donovan for State Representative HD 107 -- BJ's Restaurant And Brewhouse, 1106 Town East Mall, Mesquite 75150, 7 PM

If any other campaigns are having their own individual victory watch parties on election night, please email us with the details. Thanks.

Contact:

Dallas County Democratic Party
4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223
Phone: 214-821-8331 Fax: 214-821-0995
Website: www.dallasdemocrats.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DallasDemocrats
Twitter: twitter.com/dallasdemocrats
Instagram: http://instagram.com/dallasdemocrats