Dallas County Democratic Party

Weekly Roundup

Democratic news from Dallas County

and beyond.

Tuesday March 29 2016

Earth Day April 22 - 24

The annual Earth Day Festival in Fair Park is quickly approaching, and we're going to need volunteers to help us run our booth and register voters!

Convention Info

For more information about the State Convention in June in San Antonio, and to apply to be a delegate to the National Convention in Philadelphia in July, see this page:

http://texasdemocraticconvention.com/delegate-info/#7

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson with her grandson and great-granddaughter at the White House egg roll.

Runoff Ballot Order Drawing

The Runoff Ballot Drawing was held March 10 at the DCDP office. Results for local races:

Criminal Dist. Judge, Court No. 2:

Chika Anyiam 1

Nancy Kennedy 2

County Tax Assessor-Collector:

John R. Ames 1

Bennie Elenora Brown 2

Constable Pct. 1, Unexpired Term:

Mae Jackson 1

Tracey Gulley 2

Laura Irvin for HD 102 outside Ted Cruz's office March 21.

RUNOFFS MAY 24

On Tuesday, May 24, we will have a statewide Democratic Primary Runoff in Texas for Railroad Commissioner, between Grady Yarbrough (39%) and Cody Garrett (35%). Here in Dallas County we will have an additional three runoffs. Two are county-wide, for Criminal District Judge, Court No. 2, between Nancy Kennedy (46%) and Chika Anyiam (32%), and for County Tax Assessor-Collector between John R. Ames (42%) and Bennie Elenora Brown (25%). There will also be a runoff for Constable, Precinct No. 1, between Tracey Gulley (44%) and Mae Jackson (34%).

For a full list of statewide results in Texas see https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/

For a full list of results in Dallas County see http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/election-results-and-maps/election-results/

Congratulations to all of our nominees. For contact information for those in the Runoff and for all those who were nominated or ran in the Primary, see http://dallasdemocrats.org/elections/380.html

Rhetta Bowers for HD 113 at the Garland Democrats Saturday morning coffee.

Help Make It A Democratic New Year!

Start (Or Renew) Your Sustaining Membership In the Dallas County Democratic Party

The Sustaining Membership is an opportunity for Democrats to show their support for the party. As you know, the party operates to serve the party membership, elected officials, candidates and other activists and voters throughout the county. The members are the backbone of the party. Their continuous activities keep Democrats in office, and keep our values alive in a sea of RED.

The challenges to our issues and candidates always need support. That support comes from a viable party office. As you can imagine, it costs plenty to keep us running and keep us BLUE. The only way to make sure the office is fully funded is through Sustaining Member contributions. Your regular donation of as little as $10 a month is an investment in the future of the local Democratic Party. Thank you for your contributions and concern for DCDP.

We have several levels of Sustaining Memberships, each with its own category name and benefits. Read about them all and choose your level to get (or renew) your Sustaining Membership at this page.

UPDATE: We have started a phone bank to ask people to begin (or renew) Sustaining Memberships in the DCDP. If you can help phoning, call Carmen at 214-821-8331 or email Chris At DallasDemocrats.org.

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.)

Tuesday, March 29:

Election Judge Appreciation -- (6 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)

Wednesday, March 30:

Dallas County East Democrats -- [NOTE: DACED meets on the LAST Wednesday of each month.] (6 PM networking, 7 PM meeting, Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd., Mesquite)

Thursday, March 31:

Women for Victoria Women's History Month Fundraiser -- With former State Representative Harryette Ehrhardt for Victoria Neave for State Representative for District 107. Join us as a name sponsor or by donating just $20 in recognition of the year 1920 when the 19th amendment was ratified granting women the right to vote. RSVP and/or Sponsor here: https://act.myngp.com/Forms/8403137031422674944?midqs=2396477951714525184
(6 pm to 8 pm, La Calle Doce in East Dallas, 1925 Skillman St., Dallas, Texas 75206)

Friday, April 1:

Drinking Liberally Allen -- (6:30 PM, Two Rows, 711 Central Expy., Allen 75013)

Saturday, April 2:

Dallas County East Democrats Coffee Social -- (8 am - 10 am Every Saturday at Panera Bread, 18641 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy., Mesquite 75150

Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- Hosted by LULAC Chapter 102. (9 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)

Garland Area Democratic Club Saturday Morning Coffee -- (9 - 11 AM, Generator Coffee House, 107 N. 6th St. on the Square in Downtown Garland)

Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats -- Runoff Forum, featuring the Dallas County Tax- Assessor Collector's race between Bennie Brown and John Ames, in addition to the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 2 race between Chika Anyiam and Nancy Kennedy. Bring your questions for these candidates. (10:30 am to 12:00 pm, University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park)

Sunday, April 3:

Muslim Democratic Caucus of Dallas County -- (2:00 pm, Texas King Restaurant, 3455 N. Belt Line Rd. #103, Irving 75062)

Monday, April 4:

Dallas County Tejano Democrats -- (6:30 pm,La Calle Doce Oak Cliff, 415 W 12th St., Dallas 75208)

Tuesday, April 5:

Irving Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 pm, East China Buffet, 4023 W. Airport Fwy., Irving 75062)

Thursday, April 7:

Chelsea Clinton in Dallas -- More details to be linked at https://www.facebook.com/DallasGrassrootsHillary/ (Evening, time and location TBA)

Sunday, April 17:

Spring Reception for Judge Dennise Garcia for Justice Campaign -- RSVP by email to: judgegarciacampaign@gmail.com. Donate: http://reelectjudgegarcia.blogspot.com/p/contribute.html (4 - 6 PM,

11234 Shelterwood Circle,Dallas, Texas 75229)

Monday, April 18:

DCDP Executive Committee Meeting -- (6:30 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)

Thursday April 21:

Runoff Election Reception for John R. Ames -- Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector. RSVP: reelectjohnames@gmail.com Donate: https://plasso.co/s/GQKg6zd0sn (5:30 - 7:30 pm, Location TBA)

Tuesday April 26:

Spring Reception for Darlene Ewing for Judge Campaign -- RSVP by email to: darleneewingforjudge@gmail.com Donate: https://plasso.co/s/zfAbszDstR (6 - 8 PM, 3114 Saint Johns Drive,Dallas, Texas)

Thursday, April 28:

DCDP Burger Bash -- Details later.

Thursday May 5:

Spring Reception for Judge Phyllis Lister Brown Campaign -- RSVP by email to: judgephyllisbrowncampaign@gmail.com Donate: https://phyllislisterbrowncampaign.com/donations.php (6 - 8PM, 3930 Shorecrest Drive, Dallas, Texas 75209)

Thursday May 12:

Spring Reception for Judge Eric V. Moy� Campaign -- RSVP: judgemoye@gmail.com Donate: https://plasso.co/s/RNzFfkSBmL

(5:30 - 7:30 PM, 1717 Main Street, Suite 5000, Dallas, Texas 75201)

Tuesday, May 24:

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

Thursday, June 16 through Saturday, June 18:

Texas Democratic Party State Convention -- San Antonio

Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28:

Democratic National Convention -- Philadelphia

Contact:

Dallas County Democratic Party
Carol Donovan, County Chair
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

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