The following is a press release written by the Monroe County Democrats for the Blue Revue.
In This Issue:
Party and Caucus News
Presidential Endorsement
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
- Southern Indiana Candidate Training
- Poll Worker Celebration
- IDEA Convention
Candidate and Election News
- Reproductive Rights Roundtable
- Dr. McCray House Party
- Thomas Horrocks House Party
- Canvassing & Phone Banking w/Horrocks
Community Announcements and Events
Sen. Yoder’s Listening Sessions
Keep up with Sydney Zulich!
Community Calendar
General Election Democratic Candidates
Party and Caucus News
Your MCDP Board Endorses Kamala D. Harris for President
The Executive Board of your Monroe County Democrats have unanimously endorsed the next President of the United States, Kamala Harris!
We’re ready to elect the first woman—the first Black woman—and first person of South Asian descent to the presidency who will work to build off President Biden’s myriad of successes and accomplishments, and to unite a fierce coalition big enough to beat Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the far-right extremist agenda that accompanies them.
Let’s harness the energy her candidacy brings to the ticket by helping all our candidates down ballot cross the finish line this November! When we put in the work, we win.
To see the full press release on our endorsement, click here.
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
Southern Indiana Candidate Training
Friday, July 26, 5-8pm
Monroe County Democratic Party Headquarters | 115 East 2nd Street, Suite 3, Bloomington, IN 47401
Attention all political candidates in Southern Indiana! Interested in learning more about campaign and communications strategies? With much help from HD60 candidate Michelle Higgs, we’ll be hosting a Strategic Communications Training session for all interested political candidates in the region. Join us at the MCDP HQ today, July 26, at 5pm.
To sign up, please fill out this form on Stand Up Indiana’s website.
A Celebration of our Poll Workers!
Thursday, August 1, 11am-12pm
Election Central | 401 W. 7th, St. Suite 100, Bloomington, IN 47404
To all our poll workers in Monroe County: THANK YOU! Your work in conducting our democracy’s strongest form of civil participation is immensely appreciated; you are why our democracy is strong and ongoing!
Join us Thursday, August 1 at Election Central in celebration for your hard work! Cookies and light refreshments will be provided.
IDEA Convention
August 1-4
French Lick Resort | 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
One week away! 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! Featuring keynote speaker Ohio former Congressman and senatorial candidate Tim Ryan!
Mark this in your calendars! For tickets, click here.
Tickets start at $75/person and are discounted for members of the Ninth District Torchbearer Program.
Your MCDP has purchased a few tables for this event, if you want to chip in and join us, please contact David at chair@monroedems.org
Candidate and Election News
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
Reproductive Rights Roundtable w/Dr. Tim Peck
Tuesday, July 30, 5:30-6:30pm
Virtual on Zoom
Dr. Tim Peck, candidate for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, is hosting a virtual roundtable on the current state of reproductive freedoms and how we can fight back against Republicans’ agenda to strip away women’s rights.
He’ll be joined by Carrie Rouse, MD, AG candidate Destiny Wells, and Lindsay Zimmerman, MD.
RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.
House Party for Dr. Valerie McCray
Sunday, August 4, 4-5:30pm
Stone Residence | 3001 E. Bethel Ln., Bloomington, IN 47408
Hosted by Karen Stone, Dr. Bob Stone, and other community members of Monroe County, join Team McCray at the Stone residence to meet the candidate and have honest discussions about how to defeat Jim Banks and initiate progress for Indiana on the federal level.
Light refreshments will be provided!
Please RSVP to Karen at grostone@gmail.com.
To donate to the McCray campaign, please click here.
House Party Fundraiser for Thomas Horrocks
Saturday, August 17, 5-7pm
RSVP for Address
Join Team Horrocks for a house party fundraiser on Saturday, August 17 from 5-7pm—hosted by Nancy Goswami, Steve Brewer, Jenny Noble-Kuchera, and Dough Uhls. Featuring special guest Rep. Matt Pierce!
House District 62 may be the most flippable race in the state—with your help, Thomas can turn this district blue! Donate to his campaign here.
To RSVP, contact Nancy Goswami at (812) 679-0131.
Canvassing & Phone Banking w/ Thomas Horrocks
Canvassing: Saturdays 11am-1pm, 1:30-3:30pm; Sundays 1:30-3:30pm
Phone Banking: Mondays and Thursdays 6-8pm
Join Thomas Horrocks and his team every week for their canvassing and phone banking sessions! Meeting place is always your MCDP Headquarters (115 E. 2nd St.) and times are listed above. HD 62 was the closest State House race in 2022; help Thomas flip the seat in November!
Community Announcements and Events
Indiana High School Diploma Listening Sessions
Saturday, July 27, 10:30am; Monroe County Public Library (Downtown Bloomington)
Monday, July 29, 5pm; Virtual on Zoom
State Sen. Shelli Yoder is hosting two public listening sessions on recent changes set by the Republican-controlled legislature on high school diploma requirements. These changes are set to begin for the 2028-2029 school year; you can read more about them here.
The first session will be this Saturday at 10:30am in the Monroe County Public Library (Downtown Bloomington location). The second will be online over Zoom the following Monday at 5pm. Register to receive the Zoom link here!
For more information on these listening sessions, visit Sen. Yoder’s Facebook page here.
Keep Up With Sydney!
Bloomington Councilwoman Sydney Zulich, recently elected as one of Indiana’s 9th District Delegates to the National Convention, will be blogging her experiences while in Chicago!
You can follow her updates by clicking here and adding your email to her list.
The Democratic National Convention will take place August 19-22.
We’re about to witness an unprecedented National Convention — go behind the scenes by joining Sydney on her journey!
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
*Kamala Harris, running mate TBD
*To be decided at the National Convention in Chicago
Senate
Valerie McCray
Indiana 9th Congressional District
Tim Peck
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Indiana Governor, LG
Jennifer McCormick, Terry Goodin
Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Indiana Attorney General
Destiny Wells
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.
Thank you to our Four Freedoms Circle donors who contribute monthly to MCDP! In January 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt first spoke of the FOUR FREEDOMS in his state of the Union address. He proposed four fundamental freedoms that people everywhere in the world should enjoy: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom From Want, and Freedom From Fear. Our belief in the Four Freedoms is fundamental to our identity as Democrats. In much the same way, our sustaining donors – those who choose to support the Monroe County Democratic Party through ongoing, monthly gifts – are fundamental to the work we do every single day.
