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News, updates, editorials, and action items.
Action Needed– More Legislative Election Undermining
Despite the election being certified and done, Senator Ed McBroom, chair of the MI Senate Oversight Committee, appears intent on continuing the shenanigans. There will be a Senate Oversight hearing on Tuesday, December 1 at 10:15am focused on absentee ballot counting...
Protect Our Votes: Call to Action from Debbie Dingell
Attend the State Board of Canvassers meeting on Monday, November 23 at 1:00 p.m. and let GOP canvassers know how strongly you feel about their role in protecting our democracy. Please join Team Dingell at the virtual meeting, which is open to the public, where the...
Representative Donna Lasinski Chosen as Democratic House Leader
Here is Rep. Lasinski's statement: "While much of the news is focused on baseless accusations of “election fraud” and the refusal to acknowledge the results of our presidential election, I wanted to share some good news. I have been chosen by my colleagues to be the...
Michigan Democrats: Georgia Needs You!
Thank you for helping to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to be our next President and Vice President. We couldn’t have done it without you, but the fight to Build Back Better is not over yet! On January 5, Georgia voters will return to the polls for a run-off...
Don’t Let Trump Steal Our Democracy
If you are concerned about the endless lawsuits from the Trump campaign, trying to delay certification of the vote, you might wish to join this rally, organized by Survivors Speak: Saturday at 1pm https://www.facebook.com/events/360561955224089 Speakers include Debbie...
County Election Results Certified
The bi-partisan Washtenaw County Board of Canvassers completed and certified the canvass of the November 3, 2020 General Election on Thursday, November 12. Official election results can be found at Washtenaw.org/Elections. The Washtenaw County Board of Canvassers...
Call to Convention – Fall 2020
Pursuant to the rules and bylaws of the Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP) and the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) and as previously noticed in a previous newsletter, the WCDP will hold its November County Convention beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 23rd...
From the Chair: Poll Greeting Matters
From the Chair: In 2018, in the midst of a very busy day on Election Day, I found myself with a bit of free time, so I took a shift as a poll greeter handing out slate cards. It was cold. It was raining. It was windy. And it was also the most enjoyable thing I did the...
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