November Meetings!

Tuesday, November 11th, Info exchange at 6:30 pm, Meeting 7-8:30 pm
Pyle Center, 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe (map)

Election Day Re-Cap!

Gather with energized Democrats to get more involved in local, state, and national politics!

Wednesday, November 19th, Info exchange at 6:30 pm, Meeting 7-8:30 pm
N. Tempe Community Ctr, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
N on Scottsdale Rd, right on Lilac (south of McDowell)

Reorganization Meeting - Vote for Officers for 2009-10

Questions?
Contact Doug Mings
480-628-2481
dougmings@gmail.com


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Election Day Voting Hours: 6 am - 7 pm
Early Voting Locations (10/31 is last day)

  • Tempe Library, SW Rural/Southern
    Mon-Thurs; 10-6 pm; Fri, 10-5 pm
  • Scottsdale City Clerk's Office, 9 - 4 pm
    3939 N Drinkwater Blvd (at Indian School)

Q: When is it too late to mail my ballot?
A: Don't mail your ballot after 10/29 to be safe (definitely by 10/31. It must be received by 7pm, 11/4, regardless of postmark. You can bring it to any Polling Place in the county (on Election Day) and not wait in line or Tempe Library (until 10/31).

Q: I asked for but never got my ballot. Help!
A: Call 602-506-1511 and ask if it's coming.  If it isn't, vote at your polling place.

Q: I have no idea how to vote on the judges and a few other issues?
A: Call Lauren at 602-790-2156 and she'll send you "Vic's Pics," recommendations by a D17 Democrat, Victor Aronow.

Q: What ID do I need to bring to the polls?
A: Your AZ Drivers License or Non-Operator ID, or see list at: recorder.maricopa.gov/pdf/outreach_eng.pdf

Q: My dog ate on my ballot, what do I do?
A: It's too late to get another one, so vote at an Early Voting location or at your polling place.

Q: I never asked for an early ballot, but now I can't get to the polls on Election Day.
A: You can vote early at the Tempe Public Library until Fri, Oct 31 at 5 pm

Q: How can I check to make sure I am correctly registered to vote?
A: recorder.maricopa.gov/earlyvoteballotnet/voterreglookup.aspx, or call 602-506-1511

Q: How can I get a ride to the polls?
A: Call us for a ride: 820-2298

Q: Where is my polling place?
A: Go to: recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace05/pollingplace.aspx

Q: What do I do if they won't let me vote?
A: Find out why. Make sure you're in your assigned polling place and. You have a right to vote a provisional ballot anywhere in the nation, although it will only count if voted in your assigned precinct. Call AZ Democratic Party Election Protection at 602-234-6824

Q: What if I'm still in line when the polls close?
A: If in line by 7pm, you must be allowed to vote.

Q: If I see something suspicious at the polls, whom do I contact?
A: Call the AZ Democratic Party Election Protection at 602-234-6824.

NOTE: Please vote early at the Library to reduce lines at the polls!



HELP US TO GET OUT THE VOTE!

Friday 10/31
Trick or Treat for Change - Costume Contest & Literature Drop; phone banking until 8pm

Saturday 11/1
8:30 am and 2:30 pm - Canvass
9am-9pm - phone banking

Sunday 11/2
9 am-9 pm - phone banking

Monday 11/3
9 am-9 pm - phone banking
7 pm - literature drop

Election Day - Tuesday 11/4
5 am - literature drop
8 am-7 pm - phone banking, poll watching, voter-driving, data running, bringing FOOD
7pm - DEMOCRATS WIN!!

Victory Party
Fiesta Inn (Tempe), then the Wyndham, Phoenix (AZ Democrats)

Coordinated Campaign Office, 123 E Baseline
SE Corner of Baseline and Mill: 820-2298
allison.shannon@gmail.com



FINAL HOURS: WHAT WE NEED

No time to give and feeling guilty?  No problem! Helping win elections can be as simple as feeding the ground troops. You can help by contributing:

  • Meals for volunteers
  • Healthy snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Energy drinks
  • Did we mention FOOD?
Call Lauren Kuby at 602-790-2156



POLLWORKERS RULE!

EARN $100 AND SAVE DEMOCRACY!

It's not too late to be a paid pollworker ($100) or volunteer observer on Election Day. You must be at least 16 and be able to work the entire day. Spanish speakers are at a premium.
See http://dfamc.com or email azpollworker@cox.net and/or sign up at recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/electboard.aspx AND www.azdem.org/page/s/pollworker2008
(do both!)



Last Newsletter of 2008!

We will suspend this paper newsletter until the New Year, but will continue with our e-newsletter.

We would like to shift to a permanent e-newsletter to save money, paper, and energy. Please email laurenkuby@gmail.com to be placed on our distribution list.



Election Night Victory Party

Wyndham Hotel, 50 E Adams St, Phoenix



Upcoming Events!

GET OUT THE VOTE!!!
  • Sat. 11/1
    8:30 am and 2:30 pm - Canvass
    9 am-9 pm - phone banking
  • Sun. 11/2
    9 am-9 pm - phone banking
  • Mon. 11/3
    9 am-9 pm - phone banking
    7pm – literature drop
  • Election Day, Tues. 11/4
    5 am - literature drop
    8 am-7 pm - phone banking, poll watching, voter driving, data running, bringing FOOD
    7pm - DEMOCRATS WIN!!
  • Victory Party
    Fiesta Inn (Tempe), then the Wyndham in Downtown Phoenix (AZ Democrats)
Coordinated Campaign Office
123 E Baseline

SE Corner of Baseline and Mill
480-820-2298
  • Tues. 11/11
    District 17 Democrats
    Monthly Meeting

    Election Day Re-Cap!
    Information Exchange 6:30 pm
    Meeting starts at 7 pm
    Pyle Center, Tempe, on Southern, just west of Rural
  • Wed. 11/19 at 7pm
    D17 Democrats – Reorganization Meeting

    Vote for Officers for 2009-10
    N Tempe Community Ctr.
    1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
    N. on Scottsdale Rd, right on Lilac
    (south of McDowell)
  • More Events: www.d17dems.org
  • More Info: 480-628-2481




Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 11th, 6:30pm at Pyle Center, 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe (map)
Re-organization Meeting: Wednesday, November 18th, N. Tempe Community Ctr, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
N on Scottsdale Rd, right on Lilac (south of McDowell)

We are on the Web: www.d17Dems.org

Newsletter Editor: Lauren Kuby; submit items of interest by the 22nd of the month to laurenkuby@gmail.com



District 17 Democrats
P.O. Box 26047
Tempe, AZ 85285

Paid for by District 17 Democrats. Doug Mings, Chair; David Schwarz, Treasurer.
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.