Week of 9/1/2024

Tuesday, September 3rd 4:30pm  – 5:00pm
VGC Voter Readiness Working Group Meeting
Let’s work together to ensure that every eligible voter in Virginia is ready and able to participate in the upcoming elections. To learn more about our coordinated efforts with Progressive Orgs, Campaigns and Local Dem Parties reach out to Kathleen Murray [email protected] more information and stay tuned for updates on our progress towards protecting Virginians’ voting rights. Together, we can make a difference! Zoom Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98422844279

Wednesday, September 4th 7:00pm
Poll Observer Virtual Training: Starting 9/4 thru October 24th
We now have live poll observer training dates for September. Reminder: all inside poll observers must attend one (but only one) training.We will have additional live training opportunities in October, plus a recorded option available. Sign up here for LIVE Virtual Poll Observer Training! 

Friday, September 6th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch – Protecting the Vote – When we Fight, We WIN – Voter Protection!
We are gaining ground and pulling ahead in battleground states and enthusiasm is skyrocketing for the Harris-Walz ticket.  Republicans are planning all sorts of shenanigans to invoke chaos in this election and to stop this growing movement. This week (9-6-2024) we have two guests who will help us understand what we are up against and how to fight back to protect the vote this election. RSVP here

Saturday, September 7th, 11:00am (recurring on Saturday)
Text to Register Democrats
Join Field Team 6 and our incredible partners Onward Toward Progress, South Asians For Harris, Georgia N.O.W., National Black Women for Kamala Harris, and The Union in these MASSIVE, SUPER FAST text banks, contacting unregistered likely Democrats in swing states! We’ll be texting an average of one million people each week. This is the work that wins elections!! RSVP here

Sunday, September 8th (10:00am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm) – Arlington
Canvass Launch for Harris-Walz; Kaine & Beyer
Join Virginia Democrats and We Of Action, in Arlington to knock on doors for Kamala Harris, Tim Kaine, and Don Beyer! We will be rallying before we head out to knock on doors and have direct conversations with voters. Sign Up Here

Sunday, Sep 8, 3:00 PM
Postcard Party 
Location: Minneh Kane’s Residence 2382 North Danville St. Arlington, VA, 22207. We could use postcard stamps. If you can’t write, but want to help with this effort, please consider ordering some postcard stamps and dropping them off at Minneh’s.

Tuesday, September 10th, 6:00pm (recurring every Tuesday)
Phone bank to win the PA House with Sister District NYC
Join Sister District NYC to phone voters in Pennsylvania. Every week we’ll be getting together on Zoom to call voters in support of Anna Thomas for Pennsylvania State House. We’ll be educating voters about Anna, recruiting volunteers to help the campaign in-district, and ultimately mobilizing them to win in November. Training will be provided for folks who are new to phone banking. Sign up here

Tuesday, September 10th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (recurring every Tuesday)
National Guided Phone Bank: North Carolina Pledge to Vote
We are calling Black voters in North Carolina, encouraging them to vote and providing resources that make it easier to check where they are registered. Beginning phone banker? We start each call with a training for anyone who needs it. You can also train yourself beforehand by watching this video. Experienced? You can start making these calls immediately and pop back into the zoom with any questions along the way. RSVP here

Wednesday, September 11th 7:00pm
Poll Observer Virtual Training: Starting 9/4 – running weekly thru October 24th
We now have live poll observer training dates for September. Reminder: all inside poll observers must attend one (but only one) training.We will have additional live training opportunities in October, plus a recorded option available. Sign up here for LIVE Virtual Poll Observer Training! 

Sunday, September 15th 3:00PM
Poll Observer Virtual Training: Starting 9/4 – running weekly thru October 24th
We now have live poll observer training dates for September. Reminder: all inside poll observers must attend one (but only one) training.We will have additional live training opportunities in October, plus a recorded option available. Sign up here for LIVE Virtual Poll Observer Training! 

September 17
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is the country’s largest single-day voter registration drive and will next take place on September 17, 2024! As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Each year, millions of Americans are walled off from the democratic process due to easily solvable issues such as missing a registration deadline or failing to update a registration after moving. Please ask friends and family to #CheckVoterRegistration – confirm they are registered and know their polling place at: iwillvote.com

September 20 7:30am – 9:00am
First Day of Early Voting with Arlington Dems!
Join Arlington Democrats to celebrate the first day of early voting! Virginia is one of the first states to start voting; let’s show the rest of the Commonwealth and the country that we’re fired up and ready to go! As always – please remind friends and family to #VoteEarly. Sign Up Here

Other Early Voting Activities 
https://virginiagrassroots.org/election-vote-early.php

September 23, 6:30pm – 8:30PM (6:30 – 7:00 is Social) – Arlington, VA
WofA Membership Meeting
Hear from Sean Montero, Chair of VA Beach Dem Committee on their plans for this must win section of Virginia and what we can do to help. Updates on canvasses; phonebanks; postcards, how to procure a coveted Harris-Walz yard sign and more! Please bring a friend and possibly a dish to pass or beverages!

Tuesday, September 24 6:00pm – 8:00pm   Washington DC
Anderson Clayton and the North Carolina Democratic Party in DC
Winning North Carolina would cut off Trump’s path to the presidency. Not only that, but they also have: a DCCC targeted race with Congressman Don Davis to defend; a Governor’s race to win: a key State Supreme Court race to win and key state legislative races to win to break Republican supermajorities. Truly I think investing in the North Carolina Democrats is one of the most important decisions we can make this year. Tickets Here

October 4 – 6 Virginia Beach Canvass!!!
Join COVA Coalition and Virginia Grassroots Coalition friends as we take a road trip to Virginia Beach! Housing and transportation details to follow.
Oct 4th – Oct 6th: GO CD-2 WEEKEND OF ACTION
• Fri, Oct 4th – Chat & Chill at The Shack on 8th St at the Oceanfront
• Sat, Oct 5th – Canvassing Kick Off Rally at VBEA
• Sun, Oct 6th – Souls to the Polls in Chesapeake. Sunday voting is 2pm-4pm. We’ll rally at a nearby church and walk over to the polls to vote. 
• FOR INDIVIDUALS: GO CD-2 WEEKEND OF ACTION VOLUNTEER Sign Up Form 
• FOR ORGANIZATIONS: GO CD-2 WEEKEND OF ACTION ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION

ONGOING

Rosslyn Democrats Messenger Delivery (deliver sample ballots) Info & Sign Up Here
Rosslyn Democrats Election Day Poll Greeting Info & Sign Up Here

Just a Few Thoughts from Our Friends at the Grassroots Connector:
1.Vote on Day One — Find out here when your state allows early voting and beat the rush. Host an Early Voting party at the polls. Put your party on the map here.
2. Donate down ballot. Face it, Harris-Walz is swimming in money, $540 million and counting. Put your money where it can back them up by taking back the House and holding the Senate.  Here are very close House races. For Senate, Montana Dem incumbent Jon Tester is in the fight of his life.
3. Use social media wisely. Post and repost upbeat messages about US, refuse to post or repost anything about HIM. He’s “not a serious person.”
4. Ask friends and family — Are you registered? When will you vote? Please include this with your question: go to iwillvote.com
5. Put up a yard sign — here’s where to get one.

Interesting….!
There’s a surge in voter registration among key demographics ahead of November’s election. According to the data firm TargetSmart, registration is up more than 175% among young Black women. “175% is almost tripling of registration rates among this specific group. You just don’t see that sort of thing happen in elections normally,” says TargetSmart senior adviser Tom Bonier. More Here