Emerge – July 30, 2026

Posted on July 30, 2026

It’s Recruitment Season. You know what that means. It’s time for you to send your strongest candidates for the fall class of 2026 our way! Or consider sign up yourself!

Prospective applicants can learn more about all of our candidate trainings herehttps://emergeamerica.org/political-candidate-training/.

I welcome questions from any interested candidates directly at melissa@emergeamerica.org.

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		You have until August 4th by 8pm to vote!It is too late to mail your ballot. Drop it off at one of the ballot boxes ASAP!⬇⬇⬇ Find a drop box near you ⬇⬇⬇www.bentoncountywa.gov/government/elected_officials/auditor/elections/current_election/drop_boxes...			
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		Time is running out to vote! Drop your ballot off at one of these ballot boxes: www.bentoncountywa.gov/government/elected_officials/auditor/elections/current_election/drop_boxes...If you know someone: a parent, sibling or friend, who doesn’t vote because they have a feeling it doesn’t matter.... Tell them to vote for their kids, to vote for their brother or sister, for their neighbor. It might matter to that other person and we are MUCH stronger when we do things for each other... not for ourselves.  #vote #franklincountywa #bentoncountywa #tricities 			
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		Time is running out to cast your ballot —find a drop box near you!!! ⬇️www.bentoncountywa.gov/government/elected_officials/auditor/elections/current_election/drop_boxes...I voted today!  Deliver your ballot to a drop box before 8:00PM on August 4th to make it count!Here's a list of official ballot drop boxes in District 4 counties.  Find yours.www.johnduresky4congress.com/ballot-drop-boxes 			
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		Our July General Meeting is Thursday (7/23) at Round Table Pizza, the Kennewick location.Meet fellow advocates and help mobilize our voters for change!🗓️ Thursday, July 23rd🕡 6:30pm - 8:00pm📍 Round Table Pizza - Kennewick location (3300 W Clearwater Ave.)			
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		✅ If you want to see these names on the ballot in November you NEED to vote now! The primary election is August 4th! 🗳️ Make sure to turn your ballot in via drop box, here are the Benton County ballot drop box locations: www.bentoncountywa.gov/government/elected_officials/auditor/elections/current_election/drop_boxes...✅ John Duresky for Congress ✅  Chelsea Dimas for State Representative  ✅ Ezequiel Morfin for State Representative 14th LD Pos. 2 Democrat ✅ Derek Sarley for State Representative			
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No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally
No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

August 1, 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

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Tri-cities Protest Tuesday
Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

August 4, 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/

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Richland City Council
Richland City Council

August 4, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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BADGER FORUM: ADDICTION
BADGER FORUM: ADDICTION

August 5, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=392306&emtid=3183729656135

ADDICTION not only disrupts lives but also has significant social and economic impacts for the larger community. Opening of the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery represents a major advancement in the regional services needed to help address addiction challenges.

In recognition of the opening of the Center for Recovery, the August 5 Badger Club Forum will feature an important conversation about causes, prevention and treatment of addiction. Two experts will consider what addiction is; the gap between what we know and what we do; what the community is and can be doing; what families need to know; and substance abuse prevention and looking to the future.

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Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs
Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

August 6, 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.

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Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour
Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

August 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Moonshot Brewing, 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA

Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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Benton County Executive Board
Benton County Executive Board

August 10, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Round Table Pizza, 1435 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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Tri-cities Protest Tuesday
Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

August 11, 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/

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Kennewick City Council Workshop
Kennewick City Council Workshop

August 11, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs
Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

August 13, 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.

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Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting
Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

August 15, 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.

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Tri-cities Protest Tuesday
Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

August 18, 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/

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Richland City Council
Richland City Council

August 18, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs
Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

August 20, 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.

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Tri-cities Protest Tuesday
Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

August 25, 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/

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Richland City Council Workshop
Richland City Council Workshop

August 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs
Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

August 27, 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.

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16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting
16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

August 27, 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

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BCDCC General Public Meeting
BCDCC General Public Meeting

August 27, 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

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