Local democrats need YOUR help!

Dear 23rd LD voter:

The next two weeks may be the most important days of this election year! Some races will be determined on August 19. For candidates that will advance to the general ballot, a strong showing dries up money for the opponent and gains more support for the winner. In either case, generating a large turn out for the primary is vital.

There are indications that the turnout will be lower than usual. The August date is new to voters and seems to be lacking in excitement. Looking at the ballot, the voter may not find the “hot race” that motivates them to send in their ballots.

No matter which Democratic candidate you’re most interested in supporting, the best way to help is to increase the participation of Democratic voters. And, increasing participation can be as simple as a reminder phone call from a volunteer.

Over the next two weeks, we need to make 20,000 calls to remind local Democrats to send in their ballots.

We have two offices available to call; we’re asking folks to fill a two hour slot between now and Aug 19th and make sixty calls – all to Democrats and all just reminding them to please send in their ballots.

We hope you will choose the office most convenient and make a call. You can choose whatever day and time is best for you:

The 23rd LD Bainbridge Office (937 Hildebrand Lane NE Suite 102) for folks on Bainbridge or in North Kitsap. Phone: (206) 842-1872.

The Kitsap County Office (3100 Bucklin Hill Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 223 (NE corner) for those in Poulsbo, Silverdale, or Bremerton. Phone: 360-698-6833.

If you will call in to one of those offices and volunteer for a two hour slot, you will contribute to boosting Democratic turnout in this primary. And, if we boost turnout in the primary, we will be much closer to winning in the fall.

Bottom line, the time to help us is now. Please step forward.

Remo Barr
23rd LD chair

PS - If you leave a message at the office, be sure to include your name, number, best day and best time to call.

23rd LD Democrats 2008 Primary Endorsements and Approvals

Dear 23rd LD voter:
 
Your primary ballot should have arrived or be in the mail soon.  Some races will be decided in the primary on August 19 so your vote is especially important.
 
Since this is Washington State's first election using the top two vote getters advancing to the general election, and candidates self-identify their party leanings, we hope the 23rd Legislative District Democrat endorsements and approvals below will assist you in your decision making.
 
And a hint:  The sooner you vote, the fewer reminder phone calls you will receive.
 
Remo Barr
23rd LD chair

23rd Legislative District Democrats
Endorsements and Approvals, 2008 Primary

The following candidates have been endorsed for Federal Office:
U.S. Representative CD 1 Jay Inslee
U.S. Representative CD 6 Norm Dicks

The following candidates have been endorsed for State Offices:
Governor: Chris Gregoire
State Treasurer: Jim McIntire
State Auditor: Brian Sonntag
Attorney General: John Ladenburg
Commissioner of Public Lands: Peter Goldmark
Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler

The following candidate has been approved for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
Brad Owen

These two candidates were approved for Superintendent of Public Education: Teresa (Terry) Bergeson and Randy Dorn

These candidates are endorsed In the 23rd Legislative District:
State Senator: Phil Rockefeller
Representative Position 1: Sherry Appleton
Representative Position 2: Christine Rolfes

The following candidate was endorsed for Kitsap County Commissioner District 1:
Steve Bauer

The following candidate was endorsed for County Auditor:
Walt Washington

The following candidates have been endorsed for Judicial Offices:
Supreme Court Justice Position 3 Mary Fairhurst
Supreme Court Justice Position 4 Charles W. Johnson
Supreme Court Justice Position 7 Debra L. Stephens
Court of Appeals Div 2 Dist 2 Pos 1 Robin Hunt

The following candidates have been approved Superior Court Judge, Court 1:
Jeanette Dalton and Greg Wall

(The 23rd LD made no recommendation for Secretary of State)