MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Our success has inspired Democrats across the country, and that’s because of people like you.
Happy Friday, Washington Democrats!
4 days until Election Day! It’s the final countdown!
This is the last few days where we have to make everything count! This week we also had a terrifying reminder of how fragile our democracy is and how critical this time is to uphold the security of our elections.
Vancouver Ballot Tampering
On Monday morning, October 28th, Washington Democrats learned about an attempt to disenfranchise Washington voters through the destruction of ballots at a Vancouver, WA ballot drop box. We encourage anyone who dropped their ballot after 11:00 a.m. AM on Saturday at the Fisher’s Landing dropbox in Vancouver, WA to check the status of their ballot at VoteWA.gov or by calling the Clark County Auditor at 564-397-2345. Anyone who thinks their ballot may have been affected is encouraged to request a replacement ballot.
Washington Democrats trust law enforcement and the Clark County Auditor to find those responsible and hold them accountable. Voting is safe and easy, and Washington state is proud to have one of the most secure elections systems in the country. We take the rights of every voter extremely seriously.
Any Washington voter concerned about the status of their ballot after it has been mailed or turned into an official and secure ballot drop box can check its status at VoteWA.gov or by calling their county’s auditor or elections department to find out where their ballot is in the process of being counted.
Washington Democrats encourage everyone to return their ballot through postage-free mail, via a secure and official ballot drop box, or at an official in-person voting center as soon as possible prior to the 8:00 p.m., November 5th deadline. Anyone with questions about voting or who wants to report suspicious activity regarding our elections is encouraged to call Washington State Democrats’ Voter Protection Hotline at 206-309-VOTE (8683)
Working for Washington
This week’s message is going to be short. Right now, I am on the road – rallying voters and volunteers every day until the election with our candidates in Longview, Vancouver, Spokane, Richland, Yakima, Olympia, Tacoma, Bremerton, Arlington, Bellingham, Everett, Wenatchee, Bothell, Issaquah, Bellevue, Federal Way, and Seattle!
You still have time to join us for the GOTV Tour – come out and help your fellow Democrats win BIG on Tuesday!
Friday
Richland – 1:00PM
Yakima – 4:00PM
Saturday
Marysville – 10AM
Bellingham – 1PM
Everett – 4PM
Sunday
Olympia – 11AM
Tacoma – 1PM
Bremerton – 4PM
Monday
Wenatchee – 10AM
Bothell – 2PM
Issaquah – 5PM
Tuesday (Election Day)
Bellevue – 10AM
Federal Way – 1PM
Seattle – 4PM
As we sprint through the homestretch, I want to convey my deep gratitude to every single person who has powered our campaign. No one knows what’s going to happen on Election Night and the days after. But we DO know that we will have left everything on the field to defend this country that we love so much. Your fellowship throughout this journey has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Thank you.
We built a Coordinated Campaign to WIN. And they have delivered. 190,000+ door knocks. 1 MILLION dials. Amazing. This is what happens when you ignore the polls and focus on direct voter contacts. Thank you to every Field Organizer, Community Organizer, and Regional Field Director who recruited and inspired volunteers. We built a field team of 30 people and each of you made lasting impacts in Washington state. Christina Carvalho, Brett Andres, Christopher Cooke, Stuart Scofield, Hannah Kurowski: you all did tremendous work leading our Coordinated Campaign for the 2024 cycle. Thank you.
Our State Party is the best in the country because of our incredible Local Party Organization leadership and our staff. I want to thank my Vice Chair, David Green and every single member of the Washington State Democratic Central Committee who donate their time and energy for the betterment of our state and nation. Our candidates who ran in every place and nearly every race have demonstrated their unshakeable commitment to improving our communities, running issues-based campaigns that lay out a winning agenda for all Washingtonians. Thank you.
I could not have led this Party without the support and guidance of our Executive Director, Scott Forbes and the tremendous work of Senior Operations Director Heather Hess, Senior Advisor Maria Oyama Leininger, Senior Political Advisor Drew Estep, Development Director Joe Barden, Director of Communications Stephen Reed, Party Affairs Manager Isabella Maffei, Operations Manager Adrienne Mendoza, Data Director Brett Andres, Events Manager Joelle Robertson, Digital Manager Marie Ann Sabangan, and Kele Isibor who is officially the Office Manager, but basically the person who keeps my head attached to my body.
Finally, I want to thank you – the voters, donors, and volunteers who have made our state such a beautiful place to live and raise our families. Let’s finish this election with everything we’ve got. Now let’s go win this!
Her Closing Statement
I encourage everyone to watch Vice President Harris’ speech from the Ellipses in Washington, D.C. Her closing argument was something to watch. You can do so here.
Something for Everyone, Every Day of the Week
Join WA Dems Canvasses and Phone Banks EVERY DAY UNTIL ELECTION DAY
FRIDAY:
Host Your Own Phonebank: Rally your friends and family to set up your own phone bank! Here is a guide to get started!
SATURDAY:
Black Voters for Harris-Walz Phonebank
Join Black Voters from across the country in making calls to turn out support for Vice President Kamala Harris! Each weekend, we will be joined by a special guest! RSVP here!
Latinos Con Harris-Walz: Weekly National Phonebank
Join the Latinos Con Harris-Walz Phone Bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET, and Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET. RSVP here!
Progressives & Grassroots Weekly National Phonebank
Join Progressives & Grassroots Phone Bank this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET featuring Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party. RSVP here!
SUNDAY:
LGBTQ+ Latinos Con Harris-Walz
LGBTQ+ Latinos Con Harris-Walz phone banks start this Sunday. We will speak to voters in Spanish and English about the importance of this election. RSVP here!
Labor of Love! Union Member Phonebank
NEW: Join us and other LGBTQ+ labor union members as we make phone calls to voters in critical battleground states. RSVP here!
Jewish Voters for Harris-Walz Phonebank
NEW: Join Jewish voters and friends to make phone calls to voters in battleground states every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET. RSVP here!
Women for Harris-Walz Phonebank
Are you ready to take action and help make history this November? Join our 47 for 47 National Women for Harris-Walz phone banks every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET. RSVP here!
Young Voters for Harris-Walz Phonebank
Brat fall means mobilizing the youth vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot. Join Young Voters for Harris to make calls. Virtual training sessions will be held on Zoom, and we will be available to answer any questions you have during the call. RSVP here!
AANHPIs for Harris-Walz Phonebank
Join AAHHPIs for Harris-Walz and Chinese Americans for Harris on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. ET. RSVP here!
Monday:
Latinos Con Harris-Walz: Weekly National Phonebank
Join the Latinos Con Harris-Walz Phone Bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET, and Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET. RSVP here!
TUESDAY (ELECTION DAY)
Trans Folks for Harris-Walz Virtual Phonebank
Join transgender leaders across the country in mobilizing for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz every Tuesday. RSVP here!
DEMOCRATS IN THE NEWS
The “Greenest Governor” Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law, The New York Times
Can WA Indian Americans help swing the election for Kamala Harris, The Seattle Times
Farm bill, fundraising shape one of Washington’s most competitive congressional races, KNKX
WHAT I’M READING
This Washington county has predicted the president longer than anywhere, KUOW As we enter the final days, a reminder that our beautiful state has the last, best bellwether county in the country! Let’s get it done in Clallam County and everywhere else in Washington!
VOTER AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Would you like an organizer to reach out to you to talk about volunteering? Please sign up here
Already know how you want to get involved and need a list of events to sign up for? You can find them all here
Interested in volunteering with the Harris-Walz campaign in swing states? Please sign up here
Interested in phone banking with the Harris-Walz campaign? You can sign up here
Interested in helping voters with questions about how to vote, join our voter protection volunteer team: here
Need to register to vote? Check out the Washington Secretary of State’s website
Have questions about voting, call your voter protection hotline: 206-309-VOTE Have the resources to travel to a swing state and knock doors? Please fill out volunteer intake forms for Michigan and Wisconsin or sign up for a phone bank shift in these states here. Sign up for other swing state volunteer opportunities here.
Thanks for all you do,
Chair Shasti Conrad
Washington State Democrats
We sincerely thank you for your help and support.
Washington State Democrats
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98194
United States