In This Issue:
Party and Caucus News
Pride Month Spotlight
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
- Rural Outreach Session
- 4th of July Parade - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- Monroe County Fair - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Candidate and Election News
Few Spots Left! Be a State Delegate!
Candidate Events & Opportunities
- Dr. McCray’s Campaign Launch Party
- Events from the McCormick Campaign
Community Announcements and Events
HoosLeft Podcast
Juneteenth Celebration
Community Calendar
General Election Democratic Candidates
Party and Caucus News
This Pride Month, we will be honoring significant LGBTQIA+ figures and groups in our community. This week we will highlight the Stonewall Democrats of South Central Indiana.
SD-SCI works to improve the lives of the LGBTQIA+ members of our community at the local and state level. They work towards recruiting and supporting LGBTQIA+ persons in order to increase the number of LGBTQIA+ persons in elected and appointed positions and increasing the participation of LGBTQIA+ persons in the political process.
To the Stonewall Dems of SCI: a special thank you for all the work you do! Through our allyship and friendship, we’ll continue supporting the advancement of human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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
Monroe County Democrats’ Club Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 11:30am-1pm
DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant | Eastland Plaza, 2620 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Join the MCDC at DeAngelo's on Tuesday, June 18th at 11:30am to explore how our local farmer's and farmer's markets impact community health and wellness. Featuring Bloomington leaders in health and nutrition, local sustainable farming and food distribution, and the role of the Bloomington Community Farmer's Market in providing produce since 1974. Come early to mingle and order food!
Presidential Debate Watch Party
Thursday, June 27, 8pm
Crazy Horse | 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
Your MCDP is hosting a watch party for the first presidential debate of the 2024 Election, featuring candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Debates are always better while watching with friends! Everyone of all ages are welcome.
Join your MCDP at the upcoming Bloomington 4th of July Parade. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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 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.
Meet & Greet w/Jennifer McCormick
Wednesday, June 19, 4:30-5pm
Golden Hour Books | 5208 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
Jennifer McCormick is hosting a meet-and-greet session at Golden Hour Books, located in Indianapolis. Stop by the bookstore on Wednesday, June 19, from 4:30-5pm to get a chance to meet our gubernatorial candidate!
To RSVP, please email Sara at hello@goldenhourbooks.net.
Enjoy Breakfast w/Jennifer McCormick
Saturday, June 22, 8:30am CT
Hammond Sportsplex and Community Center | 6630 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46323
Have any Democratic friends in Lake County? Let them know that Jennifer McCormick wants to share breakfast with them! Join her at the Hammond Sportsplex Saturday, June 22, at 8:30am CT. This event is hosted by the Lake County Democratic Central Committee.
Horrocks’ Summer Canvass Kickoff
Saturday, June 22, 11am-2pm
MCDP Headquarters | 115 E. 2nd St. Suite 3, Bloomington, IN 47401
Thomas Horrocks, candidate for State House District 62, is kicking off the summer with his big canvass kickoff! Join him and his team for an afternoon of canvassing around Monroe County. Volunteers are to meet at the MCDP Headquarters Saturday, June 22, at 11am.
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.
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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