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What will YOU do?
Friends,
Many of you are still in shock about what happened a week ago today. Some of you don’t even want to read a newspaper or hear the news.
I get it.
A few of you are coping with the catastrophe by minimizing or denying it. Several friends assure me that a second Trump term won’t be much different from the first and that the checks and balances in our system will continue to constrain him.
This is wishful and dangerous thinking.
A Letter from DCDC Chair, Kathleen Hayek
Dear Fellow Supporters of Democracy,
Yes, these are dark days and interesting times, and I surely feel your pain.
I have been speechless. Simply without words to express the depth and breadth of horror, sorrow, anger and pain of that still unshattered glass ceiling. Mystified that our fellow voters chose to invite a crooked con man back into our White House. Terrified of what the next four years may bring our way. Fortified knowing that we will face it with strength and valor.
A Tough Night. Our thanks and a request re: lawn signs
It’s been an incredibly difficult night for us Democrats. Accepting the Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz loss despite running a flawless campaign of hope and unity—and the implications of that loss to our country—is profoundly difficult. We’re going to need some time for grieving.
In Delaware County we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who volunteered and donated to help our Democratic candidates and our cause up and down the ballot.
Election Day Nov. 5
Polls are open 6am-9pm. Not sure where your polling site is? Click below for an interactive polling site locator.
Dem Voices Videos
Go to our “Videos>DemVoices” tab to see videos of Delaware County neighbors sharing their reasons for voting in 2024. Go to “Videos>Candidates” to hear from our Dem candidates.
Oct. 24, 25, 26!
October 26 is the LAST DAY you can register to vote at the Board of Elections. Dem Headquarters at 98 Main Street Delhi and 780 Main Street Margaretville will be open October 24 and 25 from 11am-2pm with Voter Registration forms and staffers available to answer questions.
Make a Plan to Vote NOW.
Make a plan to vote NOW. Consider voting early by mail or at the DCBOE. Deadlines are coming fast.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Mark your calendar for September 14th. Meet candidate for NY State Senate Dist. 51 Michele Frazier and candidate for NY Assembly Dist. 121 Vicki Davis. Free admission. Food and beverage available for purchase from Muddy River Brews food truck.
Constitution Day and Voter Registration
Join folks from all over Delaware County to register voters, celebrate the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, a Free Press and Democracy.
4:30-6:30pm / Program starts at 4:45pm. We will have Voter Registration forms, live music, refreshments and pocket Constitutions available as prizes. We’ll also have a Petition you can sign for Designating the Reporter as a Third Newspaper of Record. Come and learn why.
Free to the public. Volunteers welcome.
Soapbox Social
Mark your calendar for September 8th. Free admission, free ice cream, live music by Ex Idigo. Share with friends. Spread the word to help make this opportunity to meet with these candidates a huge success. Back by popular demand: Specialty Home Baked Goods Auction! Message us with any questions, if you want to volunteer or contribute your specialty baked goods.
Harris Lawn Signs!
DCDC will be making Harris Walz lawn signs available!
Supplies will be limited. You can ask us to hold a sign aside for you via our online form. There is a $10 per sign reservation fee.
Unreserved signs will be available for free on a first come first served basis, though we do ask you to consider making a $10 donation if you can to help offset our costs and help fund our voter outreach costs.
DCDC Chair Kathleen Hayek heads to Chicago as Delegate
We got a rare, look-behind-the-scenes opportunity recently when we spoke with Kathleen Hayek, Chair of Delaware County Democrats about her exciting new role as our official convention delegate at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Kathleen told us she had just cast her vote as a delegate in a virtual roll call process, pre-convention, nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party presidential candidate—then soon after saw headlines announcing the news that V.P. Harris has secured enough delegates to clinch the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, becoming official at the end of the virtual roll call vote a few days later.
A Letter from DCDC Chair, Kathleen Hayek
Thank you, President Biden.
Thank you for your 50+ years of devoted public service.
Thank you for your leadership in guiding the nation through the economic and social upheaval brought on by the COVID pandemic.
Thank you for putting your years of experience to work in passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that continues to benefit our communities here in Delaware County.
Lt. Gov. Delgado at our Picnic! RSVP Extended.
Lt. Gov. Delgado is coming! So is our full slate of local candidates. RSVP time extended. Pay-What-You-Will (thanks to some generous donors.)
Biden Steps Aside from Presidential Race
THE DELAWARE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE congratulates President Biden on an astonishingly successful term, rebuilding our infrastructure, delivering on the most aggressive climate and environmental justice in American history and more.
We honor his decision to withdraw from the re-election campaign and look forward to a continuation of the Democratic agenda under our next president.
Visit us at DCDC HQ Delhi
Come visit us at our Headquarters on 98 Main Street, Delhi.
We’re generally open and staffed on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. We’d love to see you.
County Fair Aug. 12-17
We would love you to join us!
Share time and information with fellow Democrats and others at the Delaware County Fair in Walton. We’ll be at our DCDC booth in the big commercial tent August 12-17 making our presence felt.
RSVP by July 21! Friendraiser Community Picnic
Food, drinks, and kids’ activities provided. Use these buttons to donate, RSVP and save your spot today!
Save the Date: Friendraiser Community Picnic
Food, drinks, and kids’ activities provided. Watch for posts coming soon with details on how to RSVP.
Constitution Event Cancelled
Cancelling to play safe. Lightning storms predicted. Check back — plans are to reschedule for September 17 (traditional Constitution celebration day).
Dem Primary June 25th
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE. The winner of this primary faces Republican Chris Tague in November. DCDC strongly endorses Janet Tweed. If you are a registered Democrat in any of these Delaware County Towns, you have a Primary June 25: Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Franklin, Hamden, Harperfield, Kortright, Meredith, Roxbury, Stamford and Walton.
DCDC endorses Janet Tweed.
Join Vicki Davis in Sidney, June 5th
A Social Gathering to meet Vicki Davis, candidate for NYS Assembly District 121. Kevin Greene, Sidney Town Councilmember, will also be present to discuss his role in Town related matters. Sidney Library, June 5th, 6-7:30pm.
WIOX Radio – Candidates Interview
PRIMARY ON JUNE 25th! Do you know where YOUR Assembly district is? Hear NY AD102 Dem candidates and NYS Senate Dist 51 Candidate. 2024 is a crucial year for the Presidency and beyond.
Fleischmanns Street Fair May 26
Visit Middletown Dems. Meet NYS Senate 51 Candidate Michele Frazier. Free Bookmarks. Lots of info and great donation thank you gifts. Fun event that’s worth the trip.
AD 102 Debate June 2nd / Primary June 25th
June 2nd Debate: Democratic candidates Mary Finneran and Janet Tweed. Winner of the June 25 Primary will face Republican Chris Tague in the General Election. DCDC endorses Janet Tweed.
Catskill Unity Ice Cream Social May 17
From Catskill Unity: Dear Friend, Thank you for signing on to the Catskills Unity solidarity statement! You might have done it three years ago when we first launched the messaging campaign or more recently, but in any case, we are writing to invite you, friends, and...
May 21 School Board Elections
School Board elections are coming to a town near you on May 21, 2024. Check back for details about absentee ballots, polling sites and hours and candidate recommendations.