The purpose of the Washington County Democratic Central Committee is
to help qualified Democrats get elected to public office.
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We encourage Democrats to run for public office and to apply for
appointments to serve on local boards and commissions.
Start your Fourth of July in a really big way! Get your patriotic, Washington County Democratic Party groove on - and join the WashCo Dems for our annual patriotic march through downtown Hillsboro, in the Hillsboro Rotary Club's Annual 4th of July Parade. This year's parade theme is 'Flying Colors' so help do just that! We'll be tossing candy, carrying signs, passing out flyers, greeting local Dems, and cheering for our Democratic candidates up and down the ticket.
This Parade has been held every year since 1926, and is now the second largest parade in Oregon. It's one of the highlights of our year - and it is a ton of fun! So come and walk with us this Friday. Since we are #35 (of 142 units) you'll be able to get home in time for lunch and more holiday festivities!! Details: Meet us at Peter Boscow Elementary School (452 NE 3rd Avenue Hillsboro) between 9:00 and 9:30AM. Candy and signs will be provided. Complete parade information can be found at: http://www.hillchamber.org/images/broadcast/parade_info.pdf. Please note that parking is limited, and streets do close early - so you should consider taking MAX or carpooling with friends. For more information or to sign up, please contact Jennifer Warren: officechair@washcodems.orgHappy Fourth! See you in Hillsboro!
Join the Washington County Democrats in our booth at the
Washington County Fair, at the Fairgrounds in Hillsboro.
Our booth is in a large, air-conditioned tent, where thousands of Fairgoers walk past daily, and this year we expect a lot of activity from curious and committed voters, looking for buttons, bumper stickers and information. This is where the public comes to us to
find out how they can help Democrats win in November.
And did you know they have deep-fried Twinkies at the Fair? What's not to like?
A few shifts are still available to serve in our booth.
Take the MAX to the Fairplex Station and avoid the traffic and parking hassle!
To volunteer to help or schedule a shift, contact Dennis via email.
OK, you got elected PCP and you're saying to yourself "What the heck do I do now?"
Hey, we've all been there. The answer? You sign up to attend the PCP Training Courses!
Not a PCP but want to get involved? Get appointed at the next monthly Washco Dems Central Committee meeting!
PCP101: Intro to Precinct Committee Person, Saturday June 28, 9:30AM~Noon
Contact instructors Ramona or Jennifer to register. This class was a big success! PCP102: Advanced Precinct Person and beyond, Wednesday July 9, 6:30~9:00PM
Still some room left in this one for those who have completed 101.
Contact instructor Paul to register.
All classes are held in the Beaverton Washco Dems office, supplies and snacks are providied.
We'll cheer our great Portland Beavers as they take on the dreaded Colorado Springs
Sky Sox, Friday July 18th, 7:05PM at beautiful PGE Park in Downtown Portland!
Besides the ballgame, and both county parties' names and URLs on the JumboTron,
and PA announcements, we'll be tabling in the concourse to meet and register voters,
recruit members, hand out party literature and hob-nob with the Hoi-Polloi!
Ticket are only $14 each, and $5 from each ticket purchased will go to support your county Democratic party. These seats are normally $14 each --
a great game at a great price, and a great cause!
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At the state convention in Monmouth yesterday (Sat June 21), three more Washington County Dems were elected to the National Convention. For Obama, our fearless leader Lupita was elected and high vote getter for female PLEO (party leaders/elected officials)! Special thanks to Scott and Rainie (and the rest of her campaign team) for helping to bring about this victory.
For the Clinton Delegates, our own Brad Avakian was elected one of two PLEOs-- way to go, Brad! And newcomer (and recently trained PCP) Jane Quinn was elected a female at-large Clinton delegate.
Good friends of Washington County Dems, Jill Thorn and Pat Ackley were also elected Obama at-large delegates, as was State Superintendent of Instruction Susan Castillo.
Add to these names our Washington County Dems elected at the CD1 convention: Andrew Simon, Steve and Karen Packer, and Rep. Larry Galizio (alternate) for Obama and Sue Castner for Clinton and you will see that we will be very well represented in Denver!
For a complete list of Oregon Delegates, check out the DPO website over the next few days where I am sure it will be posted.
Congratulations to all of the successful candidates that were elected to the Democratic National Convention in Denver from the 1st Congressional District Convention.
Clinton:
Obama:
Sue Castner: Oregon Steering Committee for Clinton Hallie Travis: Vice Chair, Clatsop County Moses Ross: Latino activist and past Multnomah County treasurer
Elizabeth Lopez: Latino Activist Karen Packer: Finance Chair, Washington County Andrew Simon: Student Activist Steve Packer: Vice Chair, Washington County Larry Galizio: Representative HD35 and Obama NW Finance Committee
The Washington County Elections Office has temporary positions open for workers in the November general election. It is important to have a balance of Democrats, republicans and other parties working at the polls. In the last election, the republicans outnumbered the Democrats by a wide margin. Let's remedy that situation! These are temporary, paid positions, or workers can volunteer to work for free.
Available positions:
Election Board
Workers will inspect, open and prepare ballots to be counted. The work is not physically demanding, but is fast paced, repetitive and requires attention to detail. Min age 18.
Drop Site Worker
Workers will assist voters who wish to deposit their ballots at ballot drop-sites located through out the county. Requires some lifting and standing. Min age 16 (working with adult.)
Runner
Workers assist in the office to retrieve and lift trays of ballots between tables and storage bins. Fast paced with trays that can weigh up to 12 pounds. Students are encouraged to apply. Min age 16.
Click here to apply online at the Washington County Election Office website.
Mail in: Application forms can be found at the Washco Dems office in Beaverton.
Smith Gambles And Loses, As New Poll Shows Negative Attacks Against Merkley Drive Smith's Job Approval Down To 29%
Oregon Republican in dead heat with Merkley in poll taken before the primary
A new poll taken for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee shows that Gordon Smith’s negative attacks against Jeff Merkley clearly backfired, driving his own job approval down to 29% even as Merkley won the state’s primary last night. The poll, taken from May 12 to 16, shows Merkley in a dead heat with Smith, trailing 45% to 42%, within the poll’s 3.5% margin of error. And while only 29% of Oregon voters rate Smith’s handling of his job positively, a full 55% rate it negatively. Smith’s job rating is now only 7 points higher than George Bush, whose approval in the state is at an anemic 22%.
“Gordon Smith spent half a million dollars trying to prevent Jeff Merkley from facing him in the fall and all he has to show for it is the lowest job rating of any Senator in the country,” DSCC spokesman Matthew Miller said. “Instead of launching his campaign by offering any ideas for the future, he started with negative attacks on Jeff Merkley, and they clearly backfired. Oregonians have figured out the Smith myth, and they’re ready for change.”
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