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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities in December

December 4th, 2013

Dear Activists, Volunteers, and Democrats,

This month there are several opportunities to volunteer with the TCDP to help Wendy and Leticia turn Texas blue in 2014. Remember the path to victory is long so we need to get to work early. Help by picking a few events to attend and keep building momentum. We know with the holidays around the corner there is limited time so if you can only do a little that there will be many more opportunities on the horizon.

This Week

If you are willing and able, We need to fill all of the Democratic Election Judges and Alternates for the March 4th Joint Primary by December 9th. This Week if you can help us call through our current list and help recruit new Judges. Please Come by the Office (1311 E 6th St.) from 12:00 – 5:00PM this week to help make these calls. Continue Reading »

Message from the Chair

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You Are Invited: Unity Holiday Party for HD-50 Run-Off

December 5th, 2013

Dear Travis County Democrats,

We are excited about our upcoming JBR dinner, but it’s not the only exciting thing happening on January 28, 2014. The runoff election for the special election in House District 50 to replace Representative Mark Strama will also be held that day.  We need your help to ensure this seat remains in Democratic hands.

Long-time Travis County Democratic Party activist Celia Israel ran an impressive campaign and earned a spot in the runoff election against a GOP opponent, and she has now been endorsed by her Democratic former opponents, Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes. Governor Rick Perry is counting on the late January election to give the GOP a chance to pick up this seat, but together we can ensure Celia has the support she needs to win.

The TCDP is joining with the Celia Israel Campaign and the South Austin Democrats, Austin Tejano Democrats, and Capital Area Progressive Democrats for a Unity Holiday Party. Continue Reading »