The following is a press release written by the Monroe County Democrats for the Blue Revue.
Party and Caucus News
Hoosier Freedom Tour Comes to Bloomington
The chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, Mike Schmuhl, visited us at your MCDP Headquarters as a part of his Hoosier Freedom Tour around the state. He was joined by our House District 62 candidate, Thomas Horrocks, for their discussion with fellow Democrats and members of the community.
Special thanks to Chairman Schmuhl for visiting Bloomington!
MCDP Voter Protection Program
Voter protection is more important than ever this year, with the national and state parties emphasizing preparation. The MCDP Voter Protection Program (VPP) is now staffing during early voting to give volunteers experience and to alert us to potential issues.
As we prepare, we ask interested VPP volunteers to choose hours (see early voting hours available) according to your own schedules between now and Election Day. Contact Dee Owens at msdeeowens@gmail.com for training materials, credentials, and scheduling. Please also provide available hours for Election Day. There will be a brief volunteer Zoom session later in October; sign up now for training.
Thank you for helping keep our elections safe and secure — our local, state, and national candidates are counting on Monroe County to put them over the top!
Electioneers Wanted!
Are you interested in sporting signs for your favorite Democratic candidates outside polling locations on Election Day? You’ll be assisting voters if they have any questions and reporting any suspicious behavior/voter suppression to your MCDP.
Please fill out this quick form to sign up. There are three shifts: 6-10am, 10am-2pm, and 2-6pm.
Poll Workers Needed!
With another election creeping our way, you know what that means!
We’re once again seeking volunteers to help run what makes our democracy stand—the polls!
This is a paid opportunity. Please contact mcdempollrecruiter@gmail.com if interested.
Party and Constituency Caucus Events
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SAVE THE DATE Election Night Watch Party Your MCDP has a venue for our Election Night watch party! Join us at the Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN) on Election Day (November 5) from 6-11pm as we await the results for our candidates up and down the ballot. Hear speeches from local candidates after results roll in, and enjoy the shared thrill and anticipation with your fellow Monroe Dems. |
Candidate and Election News
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
Virtual Fundraiser for Dr. Tim Peck
Tuesday, October 29, 5:30pm
Online via Zoom
Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, and Tim Peck are teaming up for a virtual fundraiser in support of Peck’s campaign for IN09 Congressional District.
Ben made history as the youngest person to serve as president and CEO of the NAACP, along with serving as the Director of the US Human Rights Program for Amnesty International USA.
Please RSVP here—you’ll then receive a Zoom link to the fundraiser.
Canvassing & Phone Banking w/Thomas Horrocks
See schedule above for times and dates for volunteer hours.
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. HD62 was the closest State House race in 2022; help Thomas flip the seat in November!
Click here to sign up for canvassing events and here for phone banking sessions (sign-up sheets cover all sessions until Election Day).
Virtual Phone Banking for Harris-Walz and McCormick-Goodin
The Harris-Walz and McCormick-Goodin teams launched phone banking initiatives for any supporters interested in helping their campaign. It’s easy to participate with their easy-to-read scripts, and all you need is a phone and laptop!
Click here to sign up for time slots for Harris-Walz—the website features times up until the General Election in November.
For McCormick-Goodin, click here to view Thursday shifts (6-8:30 EDT) and here for Saturday shifts (1-3pm EDT).
Community Announcements and Events
2024 Early Voting Schedule
Early voting has started in Indiana! For all Monroe County voters: check the schedule below for open hours at Election Operations (302 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47403) and cast your vote. Make your voices heard, and let’s elect Democrats up and down the ballot!
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).
POTUS, VPOTUS
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz - Website, ActBlue
Senate
Valerie McCray - Website, ActBlue
IN-9 Congressional District
Tim Peck - Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Governor, LG
Jennifer McCormick, Terry Goodin - Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Attorney General
Destiny Wells - Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
State Senate District 40
Shelli Yoder - Website, ActBlue
State Senate District 44
No Democrat
State House District 46
Kurtis Cummings - Website, ActBlue
State House District 60
Michelle Higgs - Website, ActBlue
State House District 61
Matt Pierce - ActBlue
State House District 62
Thomas Horrocks - Website, ActBlue
Monroe Co. Commissioner D2
Julie Thomas - Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Monroe Co. Commissioner D3
Jody Madeira - Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Monroe Co. Council At-Large
Trent Deckard - Candidacy Announcement, Website, Donate
David Henry - Candidacy Announcement, Website, ActBlue
Cheryl Munson - Candidacy Announcement, Website
Monroe Co. Auditor
Brianne Gregory - Candidacy Announcement
Monroe Co. Treasurer
Cathy Smith
Monroe Co. Coroner
Jeff Hall
Monroe Co. Surveyor
Trohn Enright-Randolph - Candidacy Announcement
Monroe Co. Circuit Court Judge Div III
Christine Talley Haseman - Candidacy Announcement
Monroe Co. Circuit Court Judge Div IV
Catherine Stafford - Candidacy Announcement
Monroe Co. Circuit Court Judge Div IX
Darcie Fawcett - Candidacy Announcement
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.
