Change Starts Here
The Morgan County Indiana Democratic Committee is dedicated to serving the local community through events, volunteerism, and the support of Democratic candidates for public office. We believe that government begins locally and belongs to all of us. Join us in promoting inclusive, progressive public policies that help Hoosiers who live and work in Morgan County.
All photography provided by Morgan County Democratic Committee members
All photography provided by Morgan County Democratic Committee members
At this month's meeting, we will be discussing the JJ Dinner, upcoming festivals where the Party will be having a booth, getting out the vote, candidates for local office and the Duties and Responsibilities of Precinct Committee Persons. All Precinct Committee Persons please plan on attending.
Mooresville Public Library 220 E. Harrison Street 6-8 pm Thursday, June 22nd.
Remember May is Primary Month and the mid-term elections offer an opportunity for the Democratic Party to capture some local, state and national offices. We need to be focusing on these races, slate and support our candidates. There are 60 offices up for election in Morgan County and we need candidates for these.
What is a Precinct Committee Person?
A Precinct Committee Person is an elected position within a political party. We are at the grass root level of government.
Campaign Duties
• Reach out to all who want to volunteer within your precinct and get them active.
• Obtain petition signatures for candidates to qualify them for the ballot.
• Distribute Party and candidate literature through door-to-door canvassing.
• Help identify where independent voters stand on our candidates.
• Hold house parties for candidates.
• Promote absentee ballots and in-person Early Voting among Republican supporters.
• Help the Party to “chase” early ballots to ensure they are returned.
• Help ensure a strong and effective Get-Out-The-Vote effort
• Recommend Democrats within the precinct to work as Poll Workers on Election Day – our front line of defense in voter protection against fraud.
Role of a great Precinct Committee Person
• Know your local election laws.
• Know the deadlines for registering for the Primary and General Elections.
• Know the facts about state and city elections, school board elections, Referendum and bond elections.
• Know the issues. Know the major concerns affecting your city, county, and the state.
• Know the prevalent issues in your community and how people in your precinct feel about them.
• Stay informed
FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE!! AND WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AND COORDINATORS
The Morgan County Democratic Party will be having a booth at the local Festivals.
The Morgan County Fair - July 28 - August 5
Mooresville Old Settlers - August 6,7,8
The Monrovia Festival - September 8, 9, 10
Martinsville Fall Foliage Festival - October 13, 14, 15
We need volunteers to help set-up, maintain, and break down the of the booth.
There will be information relating to the Democratic Platform
and Candidates; The new Voting Centers that will be replacing the existing and historical voting sites -- currently there are 27 voting sites in Morgan County that is being reduced to 13 Voting Centers; and Voter Registered.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/145700812617970/
AND THE MORGAN COUNTY DEMOCRATS AT:
http://www.morgancountydemocrats.net/
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MORGAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
