Recent Events – Benton County Democrats

Tri-City Democrats, September 11, 2026 Update

Posted on October 3, 2026

Tri-City Democrats – Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM Greetings fellow Democrats! Heads up that this month’s gathering will feature a musical performance by Gary Kanter and Greg Deere. Those of you who…

Showing Up for Racial Justice Events – October 1, 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026

Here are some ways you can take action. All times Pacific

Showing Up for Racial Justice – October 1, 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026

It’s go time, y’all. Right now, MAGA is in charge of the presidency, House, and Senate. Trump is in office for two more years, but this year we have the chance to…

National Democratic Training TLDR – October 1, 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026

Three Numbers Pointing to a Blue Wave (with special guest David Nir of The Downballot) From the desk of Bibek, Senior Digital Strategist This week’s guest post comes from David Nir of…

National Democratic Training Events – October 1, 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026

🗓️Here are some ways you can take action. All times Pacific

Showing Up for Racial Justice – September 28, 2026

Posted on September 28, 2026

We hope you can join us tonight, September 28th at 8pm ET/5pm PT for “How to be antiracist in 2026”, a webinar with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi! We’ll be talking about his…

8th LD Paint and Sip, October 4, 2026

Posted on September 28, 2026

8th Legislative District Paint Along Event Featuring Local Artists Evelyn & Regina Sunday, October 4th, 2 PM – 5 PM Tri Cities Food Co-op, 1420 Jadwin Ave, Richland Show your support with a…

National Democratic Training Social – September 27, 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026

Voter contact sounds great in theory, but the fear of rejection is real. Don’t fret; we’ll walk you through canvassing, phone banking, and text banking so you can move with confidence (and…

National Democratic Training Social – September 25, 2026

Posted on September 25, 2026

It’s Kelly S. from NDTC! I’m usually behind the scenes creating content for our Substack and website. But I’m in your inbox now with a few (free) ways to support our work…

National Democratic Training Events – September 17, 2026

Posted on September 24, 2026

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		Want a representative in Congress who truly puts your needs first? John is that candidate!Huge shout out to John for keeping it real and focusing on the issues, rather than relying on political buzzwords. Watch the debate by clicking the link in John’s post below ⬇ The contrast is clear—let’s elect John Duresky for Congress!			
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		Our September General Meeting is Thursday (9/24) at the Richland Public Library.Connect, learn, mobilize and meet fellow advocates to help build a better future!🗓️ Thursday, September 24th🕡  6:30pm - 8:30pm📍 Richland Public Library (955 Northgate Dr., Richland, WA)			
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		Unwind, sip, and create! 🎨🍷 Join the Democrats of the 8th Legislative District Washington for Paint & Sip on October 4th. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/paint_at_the_co-op?fbclid=IwY2xjawUW9GVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVR...			
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		We hope to see you at Columbia Park in Kennewick on Monday from 10am - 3pm for the Annual Labor Day Picnic! Find us at the Democrats of the Mid Columbia booth!If any team members would like to volunteer at our booth, sign up here: 🔗 www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AD2DA7F8C43-64533655-labor			
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	October 2026
				1 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 1, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details	2 Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour October 2, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Blackthorne Pub 201 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick Whether you've been coming for a while or you're thinking about stopping by for the first time, pull up a chair and spend some time with us. Grab your favorite drink, catch up with old friends, meet a few new ones, and enjoy a relaxed evening together. These monthly get-togethers are simply a chance to connect, share a few laughs, and enjoy each other's company. If that sounds good to you, bring a friend and come join us. We'd love to see you there. 💙 See more details	3 John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) October 3, 2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community. Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference. Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 See more details No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally October 3, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838 Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action! On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone. Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility. 📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM \| 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR See more details
4 8th Legislative District Paint Along Event 8th Legislative District Paint Along Event October 4, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tri-Cities Food Co-op, 1420 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99354, USA Come and join us for a wonderful event featuring local artists Evelyn and Regina. Located at the Tri City Food Co-op. All painting supplies provided. Wine and select beers available for purchase. Coffee shop also will be open with drinks and sandwiches for purchase. Come support both your local democrats and your food co-op at this wonderful event. See more details	5	6 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council October 6, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details	7 John Duresky Phonebanking Session John Duresky Phonebanking Session October 7, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States See more details	8 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 8, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details Zillah Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum Zillah Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum October 8, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zillah Civic Center 119 1st Ave.Zillah, Washington Nonpartisan, Free, and Open to the Public, Meet the people asking for your Vote!. Sponsored by the Zillah chamber of Commerce. Thursday, October 8th from 5:00 PM—7:00 PM at the Zillah CivicCenter, 119 1st Ave, Zillah, WA 98953. Candidates: U.S. Representative Congressional District 4, John Duresky Yakima County Assessor, Jacob Tate, Incumbent, Keith Effler ‍ ‍ Yakima county Commissioner, District 1, Kristoffer Strutner Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney, Quinn Dalan, Tyler Aueter Yakima County Auditor, Charles Ross, Incumbent, Maria Cuevas Yakima County Sheriff, Jake Church Yakima County Treasurer, Stephanie Patterson See more details	9 Tri-City Democrats - Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM Tri-City Democrats - Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM October 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA 99353, USA It's time for our October 9 gathering (6pm). We are inviting candidates who have made it through the primary to come visit with us. We will also have 'Hate Has no Home Here' and 'Vote Blue' signs available. At this writing, the weather forecast is promising for a picnic at the farm - 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA. If it's warm, we have plenty of shade and misters and sprinklers to take the edge off the heat. If it's cool, we have a fire pit and patio heaters and we have some lights so we can see when it gets dark. In the event that the weather does not cooperate, we have the Pasco Round Table reserved. and we'll make a final announcement by Wednesday the 7th. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. If we are picnicking, bring a dish to share, and Tri-City Democrats will provide utensils and plates, and napkins. If we're at the pizza location, TCD will purchase an assortment of pizzas to share. You're on your own for salad bar and beverages, though there are usually pitchers of beer provided by fellow members. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/316799606 See more details	10 John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) October 10, 2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community. Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference. Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 See more details
11	12 Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board October 12, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details	13 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday October 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop October 13, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details	14 John Duresky Phonebanking Session John Duresky Phonebanking Session October 14, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States See more details	15 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details	16	17 John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) October 17, 2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community. Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference. Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 See more details Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting October 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Mid-Columbia Library (Union) 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338 Our monthly Indivisible Tri-Cities meetings are all about taking action in our community.📆 💬We’ll be talking about what’s happening, how our community organizations are stepping up, and how we can help. We’ll also start planning for upcoming events. 🗣️We want to hear from you! Your ideas and input matter. ✊This is how we build power together. Come connect, learn, and take action with us. See you there! If you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. We strive to collect these resources at every Indivisible Tri-Cities event, on behalf of our community partners. See more details
18	19	20 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday October 20, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council October 20, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details	21 John Duresky Phonebanking Session John Duresky Phonebanking Session October 21, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States See more details	22 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting October 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Every month on the Fourth Thu, until Jan 28, 2027, 11occurrence(s) Pleasedownload and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendarsystem. Monthly:https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA JoinZoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1 MeetingID: 818 3791 7439 Passcode:Dems2026 See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting October 22, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Locations are at various venues around the county. Please subscribe to the BCDCC mailing list to receive a notification. Zoom Link See more details	23	24 John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) October 24, 2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community. Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference. Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 See more details
25	26	27 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday October 27, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop October 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details	28 You’re Invited: B5’s Hair Raisin’ FUNraiser — October 28 You’re Invited: B5’s Hair Raisin’ FUNraiser — October 28 October 28, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pasco Red Lion Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating B5 and the community that makes our work possible. This event brings together friends, donors, volunteers, partners, and community leaders for dinner, a silent auction, Raise the Paddle, a costume contest, and stories of the people whose lives are changing through B5. This year also marks an important moment in B5’s story. The evening will celebrate Theresa Roosendaal’s leadership at her final fundraiser as Executive Director while looking forward to the organization’s next chapter. B5 is more than a place where people learn English. It is a place where people find confidence, belonging, relationships, and voice. Join us October 28 and help build what comes next. Together, We Thrive. Get your tickets at: https://thriveatb5.networkforgood.com/events/99016-hairraisin-funraiser-2026 See more details John Duresky Phonebanking Session John Duresky Phonebanking Session October 28, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States See more details	29 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details	30	31 John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities) October 31, 2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community. Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference. Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9 See more details