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November 12th, 2026
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Thank you for being a subscriber to Fix Democracy First’s Democracy Happy Hours. We hope you have already voted, and if so, check in on your friends & family about their plan to vote.
This month, we’re adjusting our standard first-Wednesday date, and hosting two special Democracy Happy Hours events to help unpack what transpired this Election Day. The details and Zoom link are below. We look forward to seeing each other!
On Thursday, November 12th, join panelists King County Elections Director Julie Wise, Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer, and retiring Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall for an overview of and questions about the 2026 election administration process.
On Wednesday, November 18th, join us for a follow up briefing and discussion with Washington Community Alliance’s Dr, Tim O’Neal, where he’ll dive into a report on voter turnout and election results implications from the 2026 general election.
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Tri-City Democrats – Friday, November 13, Cancelled
Greetings fellow Democrats!
Our normal gathering date for November would be November 13. However, Governor Bob Ferguson’s 3rd Annual Tri-Cities Dinner has been scheduled for that date. After due consideration, the board has recommended that we cancel our gathering and encourage our members to attend the Ferguson dinner. Tickets to the Ferguson dinner are available here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/26tricitiesdinner
We plan to have a Holiday-themed gathering on December 11. Details of that event will be publshed soon.
Thanks!
— carl
Election Day proved what happens when Democrats show up and run everywhere. And we mean everywhere. We won races that hadn’t been won by a Democrat in generations. And every one of those winners started exactly where you are now, with a decision and a deadline.
You’ve decided to run. Now you need a plan, and your filing deadline is around the corner.
Launch Plan is NDTC’s free program that walks you through everything you need to figure to get ready to file: who is going to be your first call when you need advice or to fundraise, what is your core message, and how many votes will you need to win. You can go at your own pace, and when you’re done, you’ll have usable plan.
Let’s keep up the momentum. Let’s get you ready to run.
Kelly Dietrich
Founder & CEO, NDTC
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Running an Effective Campaign Debrief › - Thu, Nov 12 @ 10am
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Working for the Will of the People,
Not the Power of Money
Thank you for being a subscriber to Fix Democracy First’s Democracy Happy Hours. We hope you have already voted, and if so, check in on your friends & family about their plan to vote.
This month, we’re adjusting our standard first-Wednesday date, and hosting two special Democracy Happy Hours events to help unpack what transpired this Election Day. The details and Zoom link are below. We look forward to seeing each other!
On Thursday, November 12th, join panelists King County Elections Director Julie Wise, Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer, and retiring Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall for an overview of and questions about the 2026 election administration process.
On Wednesday, November 18th, join us for a follow up briefing and discussion with Washington Community Alliance’s Dr, Tim O’Neal, where he’ll dive into a report on voter turnout and election results implications from the 2026 general election.
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android
If the button above does not work, paste this into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/548451807
In community,
Fix Democracy First
A Message from the DNC National Training Team
There are only 21 days until November 3rd! As we enter the final stretch of this year’s election, it is imperative that we continue to GOTV for Democrats up and down the ballot! Whether you’re volunteering your time or working on a campaign, the DNC National Training Team and our partners are here to support your growth as an organizer.
Continue reading to learn more about remote volunteer opportunities, security resources to keep you and your campaign team safe over the next month, and additional trainings to get you ready for Election Day.
Recap: National GOTV Kick-Off Call!!🎉
This past Monday, Chair Ken Martin, alongside special speaker Vice President Kamala D. Harris, hosted our National GOTV Kick-Off Call! We are in the final stretch before one of the most important midterm elections of our lives, and this call served as a kick-off to strengthen our efforts. We discussed how organizers like yourself can support our work to elect Democrats up and down the ballot through calls, contributing to the ground game, and our voter protection efforts.
Watch the live stream here!
DNC Training Announcements and Opportunities📣
Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Sessions
Fridays 2:30 p.m. ET | Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. ET
As we get closer to Election Day, there are more ways than ever to plug in. From joining a phone bank to helping us reach voters in key battleground states, every conversation and every session you join makes a difference. Check out this week’s opportunities below and find a way to get involved!
Are you ready to help elect Dems up and down the ballot but don’t know where to start? Then join one of our Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Sessions, where we’ll share ways to make the biggest difference ahead of November! Whether it’s phone banking high-priority voters nationwide or being a poll watcher, there is something for every schedule and comfort level. We’ll also give insight into the most critical races we must win to take back the House and Senate. We’re hosting these every Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, so register now and join us in our fight to take back the House and Senate this November! Learn more and register below.
Phone Bank for Democrats!
To support our final stretch in October, join the DNC Call Crew’s Phone Bank for Democrats! We will be hosting two-hour phone bank sessions to increase our outreach efforts. Every conversation matters and can make a difference to ensure we win control of Congress.
New to phone banking? No worries! Our staff will kick off the phone bank with an overview of who we’re calling and a step-by-step training for new callers on our calling platform. After our training, you will have dedicated time to make calls and connect with voters.
To sign up for our upcoming Phone Bank for Democrats, please sign up here! We have several planned through October and early November, with our next one being this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET! For any questions, please reach out to calls@dnc.org.
Democracy Security Project: Safety and Security Resources
The Democracy Security Project works to protect the safety of organizations, leaders, and advocates as they make a difference through training and direct support. They work to anticipate potential risks and provide support when rapid response is needed. In their vault of resources is a long list of services, including a cybersecurity & data privacy training, a physical security training, a weekly Movement Leader Brief, and a monthly newsletter.
Their weekly Movement Leader Brief is a snapshot of threats they’re seeing on the ground and clear, concrete actions you can take to best respond to them. Check out their resource page to sign up to receive these weekly updates and for more critical information on cyber, physical, and event security to keep you and your team safe during GOTV.
Volunteer in Nevada🗳️
Attorney General Aaron Ford and Democrats across Nevada need your help to stand up to the Trump Administration and protect democracy. The Nevada governor’s race is shaping up to be one of the closest in the country, with polling consistently neck-and-neck as we seek to flip the governorship. All 4 of our congressional districts are competitive this year, with three vulnerable Democratic seats we must defend and a deep red seat we have an opportunity to flip.
To deliver victories up and down the ballot, we need support in every corner of the state. Whether you can organize a busload of volunteers, coordinate a carpool of canvassers, travel to knock doors in NV, or phone bank NV voters, your time and effort will make the difference.
Join us on the front lines in Nevada for the 2026 Midterm Elections!
Sign up to phone bank in NV: win.dnc.org/nv-calls
Sign up to knock doors: http://win.dnc.org/nv-oos
Upcoming Partner Trainings
Take Action with Arena
Missed their Spreadsheets for GOTV training last week? Check out this new tool to explore key spreadsheet skills that will help with GOTV, like quick fixes for messy data, such as names, phone numbers, zip codes, dates, and currency.** Watch the videos and download the guide here **Also some events coming up to keep on your radar:
- Tuesday, November 10 @ 12 p.m. ET || Resume Workshop | JSA ›
- Thursday, November 12 @ 12 p.m. ET || LinkedIn Live | JSA ›
- Tuesday, November 17 @ 12 p.m. ET || Where do you go from here? | JSA ›
- Thursday, November 19 @ 12 p.m. ET || Job Search Power Hour | JSA ›
Get Involved with the National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)!
- Wed, October 14 @ 1 p.m ET || Tech Time: Cutting Turf in VoteBuilder
- Thurs, October 15 @ 1 p.m ET || Tech Time: Using VoteBuilder for Volunteer Management
- Mon, October 19 @ 1 p.m ET || Tech Time: MiniVAN for Canvassing
- Wed, October 21 @ 1 p.m ET || Tech Time: Cutting Turf in VoteBuilder
- Thurs, October 22 @ 1 p.m ET || How to Canvass, Phone Bank, and Text Bank
Explore the National Democratic Training Committee’s extensive Training Catalog here!
Jobs in the Ecosystem 💼
DNC Talent Bank
Are you interested in working on a coordinated campaign or for a state party this year?
Submit your resume to the DNC Talent Bank if you are looking for employment opportunities in the Democratic ecosystem for the 2026 election cycle. Upload your resume and preferences now, and the DNC will share your resume with campaigns looking for dedicated staff.
Browse State Job Opportunities
Browse Committee Job Opportunities:
- Democratic National Committee (DNC)
- Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC)
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)
- Democratic Governors Association (DGA)
- Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)
- Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA)
- Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS)
For more jobs in the Democratic space, please visit GAIN Power and Arena Careers to browse postings across the country.
Please reach out to the DNC National Training Team (training@dnc.org) with any questions or training needs.
Onward,
Morgan, Taylor, and Cassie
The DNC National Training Team
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ABOUT THE DNC NATIONAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT
The DNC National Training Department delivers training to operatives in the field, activists and volunteers, state party leaders and staff, students and youth organizers, candidates and campaign staff, constituency caucus members and community leaders, and so many more!
Training topics range from field organizing to digital mobilization, data to finance, communications to compliance, and leadership development to movement building, just to name a few.
Through this vast expansion of training programs, the new DNC National Training Department is building and strengthening the Democratic Party infrastructure to ensure success for years to come!
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This is just a reminder that the Washington State organization of the League of Women Voters has some excellent resources on becoming involved in your democracy.
Benton County
Meetings are the 4th Thursday of every month
- 6:30 pm – Benton County Democratic Central Committee
Meetings held in-person at various locations and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
8th LD Meetings
Meetings every 4th Wednesday of the month online on Zoom. Subscribe at https://www.ld8wastate.org/subscribe to get on the email list.
Franklin County Democrats
Meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month at various locations. Subscribe to :::::: to get on the email list.
- Social time 5:30
- Business Meeting 6:00
Tri-Cities Young Democrats
Currently no meetings are being scheduled
Location changes so please check their Facebook Page for details
Tri-City Democrats Potluck
Meetings are every 2nd Friday of each month, 6 pm – 8 pm
Meetings held in-person and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
Please check the Facebook Page for details.
Register to Vote Online
www.myvote.wa.gov
New voters may register online or by mail no later than the Monday four weeks before Election Day, or in person until the Monday one week before Election Day. For the General Election, ballots will be mailed October 14th. Have questions? 1-800-448-4881