Register to Vote This Fall!

The deadline to register is Oct 16, 2018. You can register to vote in Oregon if you are at least 16 years old, although ballots will only be sent to you if you are at least 18. If you have moved recently, you should update your voter registration with your new address. You can check your voter registration here to make sure it’s current.

If you will be out of state this October and November, you can vote absentee! Fill out an absentee voting form and mail or fax it in. You are encouraged to get your absentee ballot form in by October 6th. If you are a military or overseas voter, please register or request an absentee ballot through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

Ballot Measure Endorsements

The Multnomah Democrats endorse the following positions on November ballot measures:

State Measure 102: SUPPORT
State Measure 103: OPPOSE
State Measure 104: OPPOSE – By unanimous acclamation
State Measure 105: OPPOSE – By unanimous acclamation
State Measure 106: OPPOSE – By unanimous acclamation

Multnomah County Referral 1: SUPPORT
Measure M26-199: SUPPORT – By unanimous acclamation

Portland City Initiative 26-200: SUPPORT
Portland City Initiative PDX04: SUPPORT – By unanimous acclamation

For further details, including resolutions and PCP appointments, please consult the announcement of the August Central Committee meeting.

Become a PCP!
 

Congratulations to all the persons who were elected to the office of Precinct Committee Person! Whether you are a new PCP or PCP who has been re-elected after election or appointment, please consider filling out this survey to help us better understand and organize you.

You can be appointed a Precinct Committee Person. Precinct Committee Person Appointments take place at credentialed Central Committee meetings. You should read this information page before applying, and then apply here. Applications for PCP appointment during the October Central Committee Meeting are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday September 28.

Become a PCP

Ami’s Actions
 

Ami’s Actions are text alerts about actions to take towards electing Democrats and building a progressive community. Standard messaging rates may apply. You may enroll at any time by texting EZACTIONS (with an S) to 797979. You may unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to 797979.
Text EZACTIONS to 797979

September Central Committee Meeting

The September Central Committee Meeting took place Thursday September 13 at the Multnomah County Democratic Party HQ, 3551 NE Sandy Blvd. The change in venue is due to rain damage at the original venue. For complete details, please consult the meeting announcement.

September Resistance Writers

Resistance Writers is the MCD blog where you have a chance to share thoughts, perspectives and viewpoints. In this month’s edition: Pat DeLaquil explains the current state of the clean energy jobs bill set for debate in the 2019 legislative session; Heath Curry and Greg Burrill tell us why we should vote NO! on measure 105; Nancy Ellen Hedrick shares important information about Knute Buehler’s misinformation campaign and the key contributors behind it; and other pieces cover Choosing the next county auditor, Yes on measure 102, PERS reform, Rising up for justice reform, and MCD bylaws.

If you would like to submit an article for consideration, email Ami Fox at communications@multdems.org.

Opinions expressed in Resistance Writers do not necessarily reflect those of the Multnomah County Democrats.

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