YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE

SAFEGUARD DEMOCRACY

The final hearing of the January 6^th Committee has concluded. We received more facts about the events leading up to that fateful day. This brave committee comprised of D’s and R’s voted to subpoena “45” because it’s important to hear everyone in a democracy. While it is unlikely we’ll ever hear him, there is something ALL of us can do today to be heard and that is to VOTE. Your VOTE is YOUR Voice. We need to ensure every Democrat who can vote does so. We need to break midterm records in our state and show the rest of the country that this election is REALLY important to rationale Arizonans.

The LD2 Candidate Debate demonstrated why we need to re-elect Representative Judy Schwiebert as a SINGLE Shot candidate to the State House and Jeanne Casteen to the State Senate. The past televised debates for the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and County Attorney also demonstrated clear winners for our state – the Democrats!

Be proud to be a Democrat. Share your knowledge of our candidates with your friends. Direct them to our website with vital information. If you hear a friend say they are going to sit this one out because their vote doesn’t matter, remind them that every vote counts and Your VOTE is YOUR Voice.

HELPING OUR LD2 CANDIDATES CORNER

Ready, set, go!!! Ballots have dropped. Each of the LD2 Organizers are available in the evening Monday to Friday from 4-7pm to work with you individually to erase any trepidation you may have with canvassing. To sign-up, visit the mobilize link found below.

Special highlight of upcoming events:

10/15 AM – Canvass with Jevin Hodge & our LD2 candidates. Meet at Coyote Basin Park, 2730 E Beardsley Rd. at 9:30am - noon, talk with voters in the surrounding precincts. SIGN UP

10/15 PM – Canvass with Lauren Kuby & our LD2 candidates. Meet at Coyote Basin Park, 2730 E Beardsley Rd. at 9:30am - noon, talk with voters in the surrounding precincts. SIGN UP

For a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities and events, visit: https://www.mobilize.us/ld2democrats/

LD2 VOTER GUIDE

Voting has begun with early vote centers and ballots have dropped. Visit our Election Guide on our website to help you complete your ballot: LD2 Website. This website is tailored specifically for registered Democratic and Other like-minded voters in Legislative District 2.

Our Election Guide webpage currently includes the following:

Links to very useful election tools from the Maricopa County Recorder's office and others.
A gallery of most every candidate you’ll see on your LD2 ballot (both Democrats and down ballot, like-mind, people running for other positions including the incredibly important school boards). This section includes links to the candidate’s websites and social media accounts. Don’t forget to donate to them or volunteer for them soon!
A current election calendar showing the date ballots will be mailed, the last day to return them, and more.

Please send this link azld2dems.org to all your LD2 friends and neighbors and ask them to do the same.

HOW ARE BALLOTS COUNTED

Are you interested in learning more about how ballots are counted through the tabulation process, and the safety and security surrounding it? Do you want to more about when election results are posted and what are the processes involved to post final election results? Then join the Maricopa County Elections Department on October 19 from 11-11:45 a.m. for more insights and information into the tabulation process with our elections experts. RSVP below to attend this Virtual Workshop.

MARICOPA COUNTY BALLOT PROCESSING OBSERVER

The county party is looking for 4-5 volunteers to help observe at MCTEC. Half-day and full-day shifts starting soon. Virtual training to be provided.

BECOME A POLL OBSERVER

Get Trained

Help with ensuring our elections proceed without incident. Become a Poll Observer and get trained. Trainings are

conducted Mon, Wed, and Thursdays from 5-6:30PM

BECOME A POLL WORKER

Get Paid

You can be a paid poll worker (several positions available) for the general election by applying online with the Maricopa County Elections Department.

There’s training is available online HERE.

Get involved and don’t sit on the sidelines!

NEW LD2 BUSINESS CARDS & NAME BADGES

We’ve received inquiries from some of our active volunteers who are not PCs but want to take advantage of this opportunity. By all means, please feel free to purchase these items and wear/use them proudly! We validate the information before sending them to the printer. You can order LD2 business cards at $30/box of 100 cards & name badges at $15/badge.

Please use this link to submit and pay for your order: http://azld2dems.org/order/

The turnaround is pretty quick.

If you have any issues with ordering them, please contact Whit at whit@azld2dems.org

YOUNG ORGANIZERS PROGRAM

MCDP has setup an organizing training program for young volunteers, “MCDP Young Organizers Change Makers 2022”. No prior campaign experience required. Please forward the link to any high school or college aged student you know who may be interested in growing their skills related to canvassing, phone banking, and field organizing. This program will focus on improving people’s communication with voters to ensure those voters vote up and down the ballot. The application can be found at this link here: maricopadems.vote/students

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Questions? Contact careers@maricopadems.org

DONATE TO LD2 AND WIN A GIFT CARD!

If you’re reading this newsletter, you know the importance of voting in all elections and understand the process. However, not all of our LD2 neighbors do, so one of the uses of our funds is for the purpose of creating literature and mailers to help educate the voters of LD2 about the importance of elections – especially down ballot local races. Consider becoming a recurring donor to LD2 and you will be automatically entered to win a gift card for your recurring donation!

Anyone can donate - you don’t have to live in LD2.

How about $22 for LD2 in 2022?

If you have any questions, please contact LD2 Treasurer Truly Bone at Treasurer@azld2dems.org

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

BEYOND VOTING

HAPPY HOURS

Civic Engagement Beyond Voting happy hours are back for the election season!

Join them on Zoom every Sunday at 4pm for camaraderie, trainings, and phone banking.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Oct 16: Propositions! Judges!, Zoom, 10AM

Join Melinda Iyer for an explanation of the propositions on the ballot and Cathy Sigmon for a review of the judges on the ballot. Bring your questions. RSVP

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Oct 16: Debate of the AZ Corporation Commission (ACC) candidates, Zoom,2PM

Listen to the debate of the candidates for the ACC board, hosted by League of Women Voters. Must sign-up ahead of time at: Webinar Registration - Zoom

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Oct 19: Latino Outreach GOTV Canvass events, locations vary, 5:30PM-8PM

Help out the Latino Outreach Committee with canvassing precincts with historically high voter drop-off percentages. LD13 / San Marcos & San Pedro precincts on this evening.

MORE INFO

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Oct 19: LD2 Monthly Meeting at Paradise Valley Community College Conference Center, 6:30PM

LD2 will hold their monthly meeting at the PVCC Conference Center (17811 N 32nd St) on October 19th at 6:30pm.

We are very happy to have Melinda Merkel Iyer, Co-Leader of Civic Engagement Beyond Voting who will discuss this year’s ballot measures and give clarity to all of these. Additionally, she will be available to answer your questions.

We will also hear from our Representative Judy Schwiebert who is seeking re-election along with Jeanne Casteen for State Senate.

The PVCC Conf Center is located off 32nd St, just South of Grovers. You’ll see a separate parking lot from the main campus. Agenda will be sent to PCs in advance of the meeting. Reminder: LD 2 has resumed our monthly food drive to be donated to a local Food Bank. Please bring your non-perishable donated items. We will also be collecting non-perishable pet food.

Meet your LD2 neighbors.

Get informed.

Get involved.

MORE INFO

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Oct 25: Propositions! Judges!, Zoom, 6:30PM

Join Melinda Iyer for an explanation of the propositions on the ballot and Cathy Sigmon for a review of the judges on the ballot. Bring your questions. RSVP

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Oct 26: Latino Outreach GOTV Canvass events, locations vary, 5:30PM-8PM

Help out the Latino Outreach Committee with canvassing precincts with historically high voter drop-off percentages. LD22 / Stump & Cordes precincts on this evening.

MORE INFO

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Oct 30: Propositions! Judges!, Zoom, 10AM

Join Melinda Iyer for an explanation of the propositions on the ballot and Cathy Sigmon for a review of the judges on the ballot. Bring your questions. RSVP

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Nov 1: Last Day to Mail your ballot!!!

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Nov 16: LD2 Monthly Meeting at Paradise Valley Community College Conference Center, 6:30PM

LD2 will hold their monthly meeting at the PVCC Conference Center (17811 N 32nd St) on November 16th at 6:30pm. Agenda TBD. The PVCC Conf Center is located off 32nd St, just South of Grovers. You’ll see a separate parking lot from the main campus. Agenda will be sent to PCs in advance of the meeting. Reminder: LD 2 has resumed our monthly food drive to be donated to a local Food Bank. Please bring your non-perishable donated items. We will also be collecting non-perishable pet food. Meet your LD2 neighbors. Get informed. Get involved.

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Nov 30: LD2 Biennial Reorganization Meeting, Zoom, 6:30PM

LD2 will hold our biennial reorganization meeting via zoom. Details forthcoming. Will be discussed at the Oct LD2 meeting. Think about how you might want to take the next step with your level of engagement. It takes an army. Questions? Send to: chair@azld2dems.org

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Dec 9: LD2 Holiday Party, 5-9PM

LD2 PC Ron Owen has graciously offered to host this year’s LD2 Holiday Party. In year’s past, this has been a pot luck. More information will be provided during the Oct LD2 meeting.

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Dec 10: MCDP Biennial Reorganization Meeting

Hold the date! Elected PCs will vote for the MCDP Executive Board.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD

Paradise Valley USD – District Administrative Center / 15002 N 32^nd St; Phoenix – Typically the first and third Thursday of the month. Governing Board | Paradise Valley Unified School District (pvschools.net)

Deer Valley USD – 20402 N 15^th Ave; Phoenix – Typically the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Governing Board / Governing Board (dvusd.org)

Glendale Union High School District – 7650 N 43^rd Ave; Glendale – Typically the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meeting Dates 2021-2022 - GUHSD (guhsdaz.org)

Washington Elementary School District – 4650 W Sweetwater Ave; Glendale – Typically the second and fourth Thursday of the month. In-person seating will be limited to 40 people. Meetings are live streamed.

Governing Board / Governing Board Meeting Schedule (wesdschools.org)

A recurring monthly donation of $5, $10, or more to AZ LD2 Democrats will go a long way toward helping us finish the job of turning Arizona blue!

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