The following is a press release written by Monroe County Democrats for the Blue Revue.
In This Issue:
Party and Caucus News
Countdown to the Primary!
Press Secretary Needed
Poll Workers & Volunteers Needed
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
- DWC & MCDC Dinner
- Primary Election Watch Party
- Harrodsburg Festival
Candidate and Election News
Be a State Delegate!
Election Dates
Candidate Events & Opportunities
- Jennifer McCormick Town Hall
Primary Candidates & Press Releases
Community Announcements and Events
MoCo Library Town Hall
Community Survey
Party and Caucus News
Reminder! There are 12 days left to vote in the upcoming Primary Election! Make a plan to vote if you haven’t already—and if you want to vote early, please see the “Election Dates” section below for times and dates for Early Voting. Election Day will also be Tuesday, May 7. It’s always fun participating in our democracy!
NOW HIRING
The Indiana Senate Democrats are looking for their next Press Secretary! You can find the description and requirements for this role in the graphic above. If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to lenee.carroll@iga.in.gov no later than May 17.
Volunteers and Poll Inspectors Needed!
The Party is in need of volunteers for the following positions:
- Fundraising Committee
- Event Planning
- Voter Protection
If interested, please contact us at information@monroedems.org. We appreciate your help.
URGENT: One inspector position is also needed in the Stinesville voting location for the May 7 Primary Election. If interested, please contact Orion Saft at mcdempollrecruiter@gmail.com.
Running for delegate and want to work the polls? Delegate candidates ARE allowed to serve as poll workers as their race is uncontested.
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
Primary Election Watch Party
Tuesday, May 7, 6-9pm
Cascades Inn | 2601 N. Walnut St.
With less than four weeks until the Primary Election, we now have a watch party venue! Join us on May 7 (election day) from 6-9pm at Cascades Inn as we await for who will advance to the General in November.
Snacks provided! Let’s gather as we get ready for the General Election!
Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival
Saturday, May 18, Parade at 2pm
Harrodsburg, IN
Join us next month at the annual Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival! The festival starts at 4pm on Friday, May 17, at the Harrodsburg Community Center, and the parade kicks off at 2pm the following day on West Popcorn Road.
Roosevelt Reception
Wednesday, May 22, 6pm
Location: Switchyard Pavilion at Switchyard Park
Mark it in your calendars! We’ll be hosting our annual Roosevelt Reception on May 22 at 6pm. Please join us in celebrating distinguished Democrats across the county. Interested in sponsoring the event? Please contact David Henry at chair@monroedems.org.
IDEA Convention
August 1-4
French Lick Resort
Save the Date! The annual IDEA Convention will once again take place at the French Lick Resort from Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4. Join us and other Democrats across the state for educational programming and celebrations of our accomplishments.
Candidate and Election News
Be a Delegate: Your MCDP Needs YOU at State Convention. State Convention is July 13 in Indianapolis. We need to make sure Monroe County's voice is heard as we vote to nominate our candidates for Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor. For more information, contact chair@monroedems.org.
Election Dates
Indiana’s 2024 primary election date is Tuesday, May 7, and the general Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Early Voting has now started and will run until May 6th at noon. Please see times listed above for open hours at the Election Operations building.
The Indiana State Democratic Convention takes place Saturday, July 13 at the Indiana Convention Center. Those applying to be delegates to the DNC must file with the Indiana Democratic Party between April 19 and May 20, 2024.
Candidate Events and Opportunities
Are you a candidate for office in 2024 and have a campaign event or press release? Share it with communications@monroedems.org to have it shared within the Blue Revue! Deadline: Wednesdays at 5PM
Interested in interning on Tim Peck’s campaign for Indiana’s 9th District Congressional Campaign? They are currently looking for Regional Interns and Research Interns, and descriptions and applications for these roles can be found by following these links:
2024 Primary Candidates and Press Releases
A final spreadsheet of candidates from both parties who have filed to run in the primary (including for state delegate) can be found here. This list is up-to-date as of Thursday, March 28.
The candidates running for election as a Democrat in Monroe County this spring are as follows. If they have provided a press release to MCDP, it is hyper-linked to their name and you can click to read more:
President and Vice President of the United States
Indiana Senate
Indiana 9th Congressional District
Indiana Governor
Indiana Attorney General (decided via caucus at the State Convention)
State Senate District 40
State Senate District 44
no Democrat
State House District 46
State House District 60
State House District 61
State House District 62
Monroe County Commissioner District 2
Monroe County Commissioner District 3
Monroe County Council At Large (pick 3)
Monroe County Auditor
Monroe County Treasurer
Cathy Smith
Monroe County Coroner
Jeff Hall
Monroe County Surveyor
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Div III
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Div IV
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Div IX
For more on the 2024 candidates who have announced their campaigns, visit our 2024 Candidates page on the Monroe County Democratic Party website here!
Community Announcements and Events
Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, April 27, 10:30-11:30am
Monroe County Public Library (Downtown)
Join County Councilmember Jennifer Crossley, State Senator Shelli Yoder, Mayor Kerry Thomson, and City Councilmember Isak Asare for their join Town Hall at the Monroe County Public Library (Downtown). It will take place Saturday, April 27 from 10:30-11:30am.
Following the event, there will be a pizza party for students interested in summer internships within city government!
The Community Foundation has launched a Local News Survey. This is your chance to share your thoughts on Monroe County’s local news landscape! The survey only takes 5-7 minutes, and participants can enter a drawing for one of two (2) $100 Visa gift cards.
Survey Link: https://go.iu.edu/5G0o
Your input will be used to better understand local news needs and how we might work together as a community to address local news challenges and opportunities. Survey results will be used by the Community Foundation, local news professionals, and community stakeholders to begin identifying potential solutions from which the entire county can benefit.
Do you have an event you want published in the Blue Revue? Deadlines for submission are 5pm each Wednesday for the following day’s newsletter. Email submissions to communications@monroedems.org.
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