The following is a press release written by the Monroe County Democrats for the Blue Revue.
In This Issue:
Party and Caucus News
Indiana Rural Summit Announcement
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
- IDEA Convention
- Lee Hamilton Dinner
Candidate and Election News
- Dr. McCray House Party
- Pancake Breakfast
- Thomas Horrocks House Party
- Canvassing & Phone Banking w/Horrocks
Community Announcements and Events
Keep up with Sydney Zulich!
Community Calendar
General Election Democratic Candidates
Party and Caucus News
Your MCDP is happy to share with you the launch of the Indiana Rural Summit of 2024, featuring Southern Indiana Democratic candidates for State House (candidates running to represent Monroe Co. are bolded):
● HD46 Kurtis Cummings [Vigo/Clay/Owen/Monroe Counties]
● HD47 Michael Potter [Johnson/Shelby Counties]
● HD60 Michelle Higgs [Monroe/Morgan/Johnson Counties]
● HD62 Thomas Horrocks [Monroe/Brown Counties]
● HD63 Teresa Kendall [Davies/Martin/Pike/Dubois Counties]
● HD66 Jennifer David [Scott/Jefferson/Clark Counties]
● HD69 Trish Whitcomb [Bartholomew/Jackson/Scott/Washington Counties]
● HD70 Sarah Blessing [Harrison/Floyd/Clark/Washington Counties]
● HD73 Hollie Payton [Shelby/Bartholomew/Decatur/Jennings Counties]
The purpose of the Rural Summit is to engage disheartened voters who feel left behind by their representatives. In a state with low voter turnout, our candidates hope to drive up electoral engagement from our rural communities and to offer messages of hope that progress is possible when we come together in the fight against the Indiana General Assembly’s dangerous agenda.
They’re kicking off their tour at Jasper, IN’s Strassenfest parade on August 4 at 1pm (see more information about the event here), featuring gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick and AG candidate Destiny Wells.
For more information about the Indiana Rural Summit and their kickoff, please read their press release here. Contact your MCDP Deputy for Rural Engagement Ryan Still for more information at press@indianaruralsummit.org.
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
IDEA Convention
August 1-4
French Lick Resort | 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
Today marks the first day of the 2024 Indiana Democratic Editorial Association (IDEA) Convention, and it will once again take place at the French Lick Resort through Sunday, August 4. Join us and other Democrats across the state for educational programming and celebrations of our accomplishments.
For a full schedule of events, click here!
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
Pancake Breakfast with Dr. Tim Peck and Destiny Wells (at IDEA Convention)
RSVP for Address
Sunday, August 4, 7:30-9am
Join IN9 Congressional candidate Dr. Tim Peck and AG candidate Destiny Wells for breakfast at the IDEA Convention this Sunday morning! An RSVP is required to attend and to receive the address and a $15 donation is suggested.
You can donate here.
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
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.
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