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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters
704 N. Thompson St. #195
Conroe, Texas 77301
936-703-5841
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MCDPTX Offices will be closed on Memorial Day in honor of
those who gave their all for our country
May 27, 2024
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Please note: our newsletters contain a lot of links to make viewing the source easier - just click on images or linked text to explore
IN THIS ISSUE:
- May is AANHPI Heritage Month & Jewish American Heritage Month
- TDP Talking Points
- Information about 2024 Montgomery County Elections
- Opinion - Conroe 2024 Municipal Election Run-off June 15th
- Have You Requested Your Mail-in Ballot Yet?
- May and June are Planning Months - Preparing for Transition
- Final Friday - May 31 - Mother’s Day and Mother Earth!
- State Convention - June 6-8
- Articles You May Find Interesting
- Thanks to Those Who Helped With Office Reorganization
- Memorial Day Observance
- Joe and Kamala's Corner (click on an image to open)
- Tweets (click on an image to open)
- Texas Blue Store
- Democratic Party Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Other Groups and Community Events
This newsletter is published on or about the 1st and the 15th of every month.
Email content for consideration to communications@mcdptx.org
no later than 3 days before publication.
|  | Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture. The following information has been curated by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) to educate the public about AAPIs and celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month. Read More | |
Each May, hundreds of organizations and Americans of all backgrounds join together to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience from the dawn of our nation to the present day. Read More
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MAY 1-31: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Texas would not be the same without the immense influence of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures on our art, cuisine, traditions, and shared identity. Happy #AAPIHeritageMonth, y'all!
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MAY 1-31: Jewish American Heritage Month
This Jewish American Heritage Month, we reflect on the accomplishments and influence of Jewish Texans in moving our state forward, while recommitting ourselves to standing against rising antisemitism. The Texas Democratic Party sends warm wishes of peace and unity.
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SUN, MAY 5: Six months til Election Day
Election Day is only six months away, y'all! 🤠
In 2024, Texas is the battleground of battlegrounds -- and we are ready to win the fight for a more just and inclusive Lone Star State that works for ALL Texans.
Make sure you're registered to vote: MyTexasVotes.com
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President Biden and Vice President Harris are fighting to protect a woman’s right to choose by:
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Calling on Congress to codify the protections of Roe into law, restoring rights women relied on it for nearly 50 years.
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Promising to veto a national abortion ban and affirming that, if given a Democratic Congress, they will restore the protections of Roe in federal law once and for all.
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UPCOMING MONTGOMERY COUNTY 2024 ELECTIONS
Republican Primary Runoff May 28th
The Primary Runoff on May 28th is for Republican elections only. If you voted in the Democratic Primary, you are ineligible to vote in this one.
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General Election November 5th
Last day to register to vote in the November 5, 2024, General Election is October 7.
See Montgomeryvotes.org to verify your registration status and view your sample ballot based on your precinct.
For a candidate and race Voter Guide go to Vote411.org by League of Women Voters.
For city elections go to your specific city website for information.
Ballotpedia, https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_elections,_2024, is also a good source of information on candidates and all elections by state and locality.
Please feel free to contact our office during regular business hours at (936) 703-5841or email office@mcdptx.org if you have questions.
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Conroe 2024 Municipal Election Run-off June 15th
The 2024 municipal races in Conroe, Texas, have hit a not-so-unique (lately) pause, as the city prepares for multiple runoff elections. The initial round of voting concluded without any clear winners, leading to a situation where the top two candidates in each race must once again vie for the public’s favor.
The Stalemate in Conroe’s Municipal Races
In the bustling city of Conroe, the races for three municipal offices are in a holding pattern. The recent election saw Todd Yancey and Duke Coon emerge as the leading contenders in the Mayoral race. The Council Place 1 race has Susan Johnson and David Hairel heading to a runoff, as well as Curt Maddux and Shana Arthur in the Council Place 2 race. None of the candidates secured more than 50% of the votes cast. The runoff election for all three races is set for Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Runoff Rundown
The triple runoff directly results from closely contested elections where no candidate received more than 48% of the votes. These neck-and-neck finishes reflect the community’s divided support and the high stakes in leading one of Texas’s fastest-growing cities. Such stalemates exasperate the handling of real issues resulting from the unprecedented growth - most recently in the form of widespread flooding.
Community Impact, Voter Sentiment, and Looking Ahead
The delay has stirred conversations among residents, with many expressing eagerness for a resolution. As Conroe awaits the runoff, the city’s future hangs in the balance. The outcomes will determine the direction of policies and initiatives critical to the city’s development. With the candidates preparing for a showdown, the citizens of Conroe are poised to make decisions that will shape their community for years to come.
Information about the June 15th Runoff Election will be available soon at www.MontgomeryVotes.org.
Submitted by:
Christopher Powell
Chair, Precinct 108
SDEC District 8 Representative
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IF YOU HAVEN’T, DO IT NOW!
Recent changes to the laws in Texas have made voting by mail more confusing for our voters. So, do not wait. You will not get a request for a ballot automatically in the mail anymore, even if you got one last year. You must request a ballot every year and now is a good time to request your mail-in ballot for the November Presidential election. It is still early but getting your request into our Montgomery County Elections administrator now cannot hurt!
Here is the official information from the Texas Secretary of State to make sure you are eligible to vote by mail and you can also find the information online at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml
To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:
- be 65 years or older;
- be sick or disabled;
- be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
- be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
- be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
To request an application for a Ballot by Mail, you may:
Go to our Montgomery County Election website at www.montgomeryvotes.org or do it the old-fashioned way and call them directly at (936) 539-7843.
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MAY AND JUNE ARE OUR MONTHS FOR PLANNING
Your Party leaders typically spend the months of May and June planning for the next budget cycle, the next elections, training opportunities for precinct chairs, and getting out the vote; and that’s what they will be doing this year, too!
Only this year, they will be particularly planning for a transition from one County Chair to a new County Chair and from one slate of Precinct Chairs to another because of our recent Primary Elections. The new terms of office begin on June 17, 2024, and the organizational meeting for the new County Chair, including the election of new officers and the swearing in of all the new precinct chairs is planned for June 20, 2024.
So, watch this space and our other social media platforms for news on upcoming transition meetings. This is also an excellent time to volunteer to help the Party as we all gear up to meet our most important obligation—getting our Democratic voters to the polls in November!
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Final Friday Celebrates
Mother’s Day and Mother Earth!
May 31, 2024
This month, our Final Friday Speakers Program celebrates Mother’s Day and Mother Earth with a program presented by Teri MacArthur, the President of The Woodlands Green, a non-profit organization in The Woodlands whose mission is to build a sustainable community through education and action. Teri has a long history of environmental activism and is currently an Environmental Education Specialist at The Woodlands Township.
Her topic is designed to move us to action and renew our commitment to the little things we can each do in our own lives to help protect our Mother Earth.
Final Friday Speaker Program is held the last Friday of the month at Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters, 704 N. Thompson St, Suite 195, Conroe, Texas, 77301. You may also watch it on Zoom or on Facebook Live.
The link to watch virtually is highlighted in blue below.
Topic: Final Friday – Celebrating Mother’s Day and Mother Earth
Time: May 31, 2024, 6:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85874090628?pwd=RFNJVDRnM3N4aFJ1cFFBQlk1Smlpdz09
Meeting ID: 858 7409 0628
Passcode: 41243
346 248 7799 US Houston
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BUILDING MOMENTUM!
The Texas State Democratic Convention is only weeks away and momentum continues to build!
The Texas State Party is now structured around United States Congressional Districts, as are most of the other forty-nine states. Our County is within two Congressional Districts. The Montgomery County Delegates that have been credentialed to attend the Convention will be participating in caucuses for Congressional District 2, being led by Mary Hamm and Congressional District 8 being led by Chris Powell and Angela Williams.
In preparation for the State Convention, each of our leaders held pre-convention caucuses in the month of April for the purpose of familiarizing the delegates with the events that are generally held at a convention. Mary Hamm’s Congressional District 2 meeting was held at Lone Star College Kingwood Campus and Chris Powell’s District 8 meeting was held virtually. Both were well attended.
Several candidates who are running for statewide party positions, positions on various committees at the convention itself, and for leadership positions within the State Democratic Executive Committee spoke at the April meetings. Mary Hamm and Chris Powell are each currently running to continue representing us at the Congressional District level.
If you are a delegate to the State Convention and need additional information about the event or any of the associated parties or banquets that are being held in El Paso, please email Mary Hamm at maryhamm@gmail.com or Chris Powell at mcdptxcc@gmail.com. They may also be able to put you in touch with other delegates who may be interested in car pooling or sharing lodging.
Here are links to information that may be of interest:
Register to be a Delegate
Hotels
Pre-Convention Schedule
Convention Schedule
Convention Events
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Thank you, Thank you!
Due to changes to the office furniture we ‘moved’ again! Same space but reorganized!
We sincerely thank the dedicated office volunteers and workers who once again stepped up to move things around and reorganize over the past few weeks. We couldn’t have done it without you!!
Now back to the work of GOTV!
Ambryn Kroll
Betsy Burton
Betty McInturff
Carol Ortiz
Carol Stromatt
Charlotte Riser Harris
Elise May
Glenna Sloan
Isabella George
Janice Williams
Kelly Marts
Linda Blount
Margie Kremer
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COMMUNITY EVENT
Invitation from
The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission
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Please join us this
MEMORIAL DAY
May 27th, 2024
0900 hours / 9:00 AM
Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park
1776 Freedom Blvd, Conroe TX 77301
To pay tribute to those who have
made the Ultimate Sacrifice for
Our Freedom.
Remember
“Freedom is Not Free!”
Seating will be provided under the tent. Get there early to get a good seat. You may also bring your own chairs. Parking will be located across the street at the Park & Ride Lot. For those needing assistance, parking is available at the Montgomery County Library Parking Lot.
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JOE and KAMALA'S CORNER !
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Blue Texas Store
Visit headquarters or Facebook to shop and check out what's available. Thanks to Judy Trosvig for the creation of the Blue Texas Store and of many of the beautiful items available in it!
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Pizza and Politics
Thursday, June 6, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Monthly on the first Thursday
Location:
Lone Star College Montgomery, 3200 College Park Dr, Room G112, Conroe, TX 77384, USA
Description:The goal of the Pizza and Politics Club is to provide students and the community with a place to share and discuss political topics, issues, and events.
The Pizza and Politics Club will also serve as an arena for members and the community to gain new knowledge, raise awareness, and develop relationships that fosters healthy thinking, information sharing, and debate while striving to leave a positive impact through dialogue.
Contact: Michael Devoley (Advisor), Ernest Dupree (Advisor), and Kevin Fritze (Advisor)
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Attend a Wednesday Evening Meetup - Dinner with Friends
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cafe Express Woodlands
3091 College Park Dr Ste 290
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Attend a Morning Coffee/Breakfast
Second Saturday of the month -
Saturday, June 8, 2023, at 8:30 am
The Whistle Stop Cafe
11133 Interstate 45 S · Conroe, TX
Hosted by Karen Cavanagh.
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Chair: Ginger Blair
Deputy Chair: Kimberly Valdez
Secretary: Carmen McZeal
Treasurer: Michele Lightfield
Sergeant At Arms: Marc Meyer
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