The following is a press release written by Monroe County Democrats for the Blue Revue.
In This Issue:
Party and Caucus News
Rural Outreach Session
Volunteers Needed
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
- 4th of July Parade
- Monroe County Fair
Candidate and Election News
Few Spots Left! Be a State Delegate!
Candidate Events & Opportunities
- Dr. McCray’s Campaign Launch Party
- Multiple Events w/McCormick for Gov
Community Announcements and Events
HoosLeft Podcast
Juneteenth Celebration
Community Calendar
General Election Democratic Candidates
Party and Caucus News
Strategy Session on Rural Outreach
Saturday, June 15, 3:30-5:30pm
Ellettsville Public Library, Rooms A/B | 600 W Temperance St, Ellettsville, IN 47429
In collaboration with the Rural Democrats of Monroe County, and spearheaded by State Senate candidate Michelle Higgs and MCDP Deputy Chair for Rural Engagement Ryan Still, we will host a volunteer callout and strategy session on rural outreach.
This will be an educative event on how to activate rural voters in the region to boost Democratic candidates like Michelle Higgs, whose district is heavily rural.
During this workshop, you'll learn why narrative is important for creating change and winning campaigns, the elements of powerful narrative communications, and you’ll have the opportunity to workshop your own communications.
Click here to RSVP!
Volunteers Needed!
The Party is in need of volunteers for the following positions:
• Fundraising Committee
• Webmaster
• Event Planning
• Voter Protection
• HQ Staff
If interested, please contact us at information@monroedems.org. We appreciate your help.
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
Mark your calendars! Join your MCDP at the upcoming Bloomington 4th of July Parade.
Our annual entry for the Bloomington 4th of July parade needs you! Join MCDP, candidates, and supporters by marching at this year’s event. We have an early entry in the parade and will be gathering in the “BLUE” staging area on Madison St. between 10th and 11th, along the west side of The Mill.
The 2024 Parade will begin at 10am at the corner of 10th & College. The route will go down College to Kirkwood, pass the reviewing stand on Kirkwood going to Walnut, and return up Walnut to 10th and back to College. The MCDP will have a truck and a trailer for those unable to walk the route, and is looking forward to being joined by our local candidates, office holders, and lots of enthusiastic supporters.
Roads of the parade route and around the staging areas will close at 8:00am. Nearby roads are likely to be congested so arriving near 7:30am is advised. Pets are strongly discouraged. There will be cold water!
TIMING:
7:30am - Marchers begin to assemble
8am - Streets near staging area close, all vehicles must arrive beforehand
9am - Marchers must be assembled
10am - Parade starts
12pm - Approximate end of parade
Candidates and office holders! You are the reason for the Democratic Party, so you should march with us in the 4th of July Parade! Come with your supporters - and with two yards signs which we will put on our truck display.
For more information about joining the parade and lending a hand, please contact Ed Robertson at volunteer@monroedems.org, and fill out this sign-up sheet here.
MCDP Booth at the Monroe County Fair
July 1-6
Monroe County Fairgrounds | 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403
Join Your MCDP at this year’s Monroe County Fair! Our team is hosting a booth for you to visit with candidates, play a round of Cornhole, and lean back in lawn chairs as we take it easy at this annual event.
The fair will have ample activities for all members of your family! Visit the Fairgrounds’ website here for the complete schedule.
We also need volunteers to run our booth! Please click here to add your name to our volunteer sign-up sheet.
Hoosier Hospitality Dinner
Friday, July 12, 2024
Indiana Roof Ballroom | 140 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Join us for the Indiana Democratic Party’s 2024 Hoosier Hospitality Dinner on Friday, July 12 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The VIP & Sponsors Reception begins at 5:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm and the program begins at 7:00pm.
Click here for tickets and sponsorships. For more information, email Daniela Cuervo Contreras at daniela@indems.org.
Tickets: $150
Sponsors Reception: $500
Table for Ten: $1,500
IDEA Convention
August 1-4
French Lick Resort | 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
Save the Date! The annual Indiana Democratic Editorial Association (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.
The 2024 Lee H. Hamilton Dinner
Saturday, August 3
French Lick Resort | 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
The annual Lee H. Hamilton Dinner will take place Saturday, August 3, at the IDEA Convention in French Lick. Join us as we celebrate and mingle with candidates and fellow Democrats from across the 9th District and state!
Mark this in your calendars! More information to come.
Candidate and Election News
Only a few spots left!
Become 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.
Click here to access the tentative schedule for the State Convention/Big Dem Weekend.
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
McCormick for Governor at Indy Pride
Saturday, June 8, Line-up at 9:30am and Parade from 10am-12pm
Mass Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 47204
Join Jennifer McCormick and her campaign team while they walk the Indianapolis Pride Parade! Shirts will be provided to all volunteers.
Location of line-up is to be determined, but the parade will take place on Mass Avenue near downtown.
To RSVP, please text (765) 209-2456.
McCormick for Governor Reproductive Rights Town Halls
Jasper: Monday, June 10, 6:30-7:30pm, Jasper Train Depot (201 Mill St, Jasper, IN 47546)
Indianapolis: Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-7:30pm, IBEW Local Union 481 (1828 N. Meridian St. #205, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
Join Jennifer McCormick, candidate for Governor, at her town halls in Jasper (Mike Braun’s hometown!) and Indianapolis with a focus on reproductive rights. Let’s come together and discuss how we can combat Republicans’ dangerous hostility toward women’s rights in our state, and let’s show them right in their backyards that we care!
Dr. Valerie McCray’s Launch Party
Friday, June 14, 6-9pm
Firefighters Union Hall | 748 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Dr. Valerie McCray’s Senate Campaign is hosting a launch party in Indianapolis on Friday, June 14 from 6-9pm. Join them as they kick off their post-primary action toward beating radical Republican Jim Banks for U.S. Senate and flipping the seat blue!
All are welcome to attend; minimum donations are $100 per ticket.
Dinner will be served at 7pm.
Community Announcements and Events
HoosLeft Podcast, Episode #37
Hosted by Scott Aaron Rogers
Released May 29, 2024
In keeping theme with rural engagement (see our Rural Outreach event above!), take a listen to Scott Aaron Rogers’ podcast, HoosLeft, with special guest Ryan Still, our Deputy Chair for Rural Engagement.
You can find the episode on Scott’s substack here.
The National Democratic Training Committee is hosting a variety of online training sessions on all things campaign work. The following three events take place next week on Zoom and are free.
Running an Effective Canvass Operation
Monday, June 10, 1-2pm ET
Learn more about and register for this session here.
Phone Banking for Political Campaigns
Wednesday, June 12, 1-2pm ET
Learn more about and register for this session here.
NDTC Expert Q&A: Running Safe & Secure Campaigns
Thursday, June 13, 1-2pm ET
Learn more about and register for this session here.
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 15, 2-6pm
Switchyard Park | 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403
Join community members at Switchyard Park for the unveiling of the first Monroe County African American Culture Sites marker! It will acknowledge the Black Underground Railroad conductors that lived and worked in Bloomington who often go unseen in history books.
There will also be a live stage performance depicting the origins of Juneteenth by Resilience Productions.
This event is free for all community members!
Please visit the City of Bloomington’s website here for more information on the event.
Hoosier Women Forward - Applications are Now Open
Deadline: June 18, 2024
The Hoosier Women Forward are looking for members to join their seventh class! This organization links Democratic women leaders with networking opportunities to elevate them into leadership roles in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Applications are now open and are due June 18, 2024. You can find more information about HWF and apply here.
Emerging Leaders Project
Applications are Now Open
Deadline: July 15, 2024
The Emerging Leaders Project is a non-profit organization, aligned with the Indiana Democratic Party, with a focus on building future slates of party leaders, political candidates, campaign staffers, and activists.
Learn more about the organization here.
If interested in joining their next class, applications are now open and due July 15. Apply here.
Click the button below to access the MCDP’s Events Calendar!
2024 General Election Candidates
The candidates running for election as a Democrat in Monroe County this November are as follows. Links to their candidacy announcements, websites, and donation pages are linked below (if applicable).
President and Vice President of the United States
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Senate
Valerie McCray
Indiana 9th Congressional District
Tim Peck
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Indiana Governor
Jennifer McCormick
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Indiana Attorney General (decided via caucus at the State Convention)
Destiny Scott Wells
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Beth White
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
State Senate District 40
Shelli Yoder
State Senate District 44
No Democrat
State House District 46
Kurtis Cummings
State House District 60
Michelle Higgs
State House District 61
Matt Pierce
State House District 62
Thomas Horrocks
Monroe County Commissioner District 2
Julie Thomas
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Monroe County Commissioner District 3
Jody Madeira
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Monroe County Council At-Large
Trent Deckard
Candidacy Announcement, Website, Donation Page
David Henry
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Cheryl Munson
Candidacy Announcement, Website
Monroe County Auditor
Brianne Gregory
Monroe County Treasurer
Cathy Smith
Monroe County Coroner
Jeff Hall
Monroe County Surveyor
Trohn Enright-Randolph
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Div III
Christine Talley Haseman
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Div IV
Catherine Stafford
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Div IX
Darcie Fawcett
For more information on these candidates, visit our 2024 Candidates page on the Monroe County Democratic Party website here!
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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