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In a huge WIN for the People of Missouri, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled to BLOCK state officials from using the Republicans’ new gerrymandered MAPS in the November midterms. Congressman Cleaver, whose 5th congressional district was divided, said of Thursday’s ruling, “ Democracy prevails!!.”
Of course, Attorney General Hanaway has promised to immediately ask the US Supreme Court to intervene, and Governor Kehoe has stated he will continue to stand behind the gerrymandered maps as ‘the legal process moves forward.” These and other shenanigans undertaken by Missouri’s Secretary of State, Attorney General and Governor have created a constitutional crisis for the voters of this state. (BTW: All decisions need to be in place by September 8, which is the deadline for items being placed on the November ballot. This is a wait and see moment.)
Despite these shenanigans, North County Democrats are continuing to educate, register voters and help democratic candidates flip seats this November. At the September meeting we will cover candidates running, Amendments on the ballot and hear from Sarah Felts of Missouri Voter Protection on how to safeguard our vote and keep elections free and fair.
North County Democrats will continue to register voters until the deadline on October 7th. Our club will walk in the St Ann parade and Festival and have a booth at the Florissant Fall Festival. By being visual in the community, we hope to activate democrats and get more people to the polls. Join us at our meetings, at the parade and at the festivals – as you are able. Our motto is “Do Something”. “Do Something” to make our democracy stronger and our state a better place to live.
Lastly, I want to note and honor several important people who have passed recently.
· Locally, Reggie Jones was Mayor of Dellwood, director of the Herbert Hoover Club/ Boys and Girls Club of Greater St Louis and Democratic committeeman for Ferguson Township. With a lifetime of contributions to the St Louis community, he will be missed.
· Nationally, two women icons, have passed – singer/song writer and philanthropist Dolly Parton and feminist, journalist and political activist, Gloria Steinem.
o Dolly not only delighted Americans with her music but used her wealth to improve the lives of others. At least 850,000 children under 5 have received a book/month from Dolly’s Imagination Library.
o Gloria Steinem was an advocate and spokeswomen for women’s equality and a founder of the National Women’s Political Caucus, which advocates
for more women in elected office. She was a role model for millions!
We salute these people – all who have had a profound impact of the lives of so many! We’ve been blessed with their influence.
The Events Calendar below has detailed information needed. Hope to see some of you at these events.
These are unprecedented times which can feel chaotic and unsettling. Besides the move towards authoritarianism at the federal level, Missouri Republicans have chosen to deny voters representation and a voice in government.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, TAKE ACTION.
Small actions make a difference.
Join Our Efforts!! Below are events to attend.
Events
North County Democratic Club Meeting
Date: September 10
Time: 6:00pm gathering & 6:30pm meeting
Location: Sports Café, 3579 Pennridge Dr, Bridgeton, 63044
Speakers: Sarah Felts, Senior Director, Missouri Election Protection Coalition.
Any candidate running for office on the November ballot is also welcome to speak.
The October meeting will be Oct 8. The November meeting will be Nov 12. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. No meetings in July and August.
Missouri Democratic Party’s, 13th Annual Truman Dinner
Date: September 26
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Grand Hall, 2319 Chouteau Ave #100. 63103
Tickets at: https://www.missouridemocrats.org
September 27, St Ann Parade and Festival
Parade at noon and Festival 1-5pm – Tiemeyer Park, 3311 Ashby Road, St Ann, 63074
North County Democrats plan to walk in the parade and have a booth at this festival.
October 7 Deadline for Registering to Vote
Date: October 7
Florissant Fall Festival
Date: October 11
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
North County Democrats will again have a booth at the Florissant Fall Festival which will likely be located close to the Florissant City Diner on Rue St Francois. Come by, meet democratic candidates and enjoy the food and fun of the festival!
Volunteers are needed. Please respond if you can work a shift ( set up, 10-noon, noon-2, 2-4, clean up 4-5p) Thanks.
See you at the Festival
Important Dates
- MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE, ask your family and friends to register, and VOTE.
- IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTING:
- July 21st: No Excuse Early Voting begins 8am – at Election Board & satellite locations.
- July 25: Weekend Voting begins on Saturdays (9-1pm) at Election Board & satellites
- September 20, Early Voting and Absentee voting begins St Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Dr, St Ann, Mo 63074 8-4:30pm Monday thru Thursday. 314-615-1800
- October 7: Deadline for Registering Voters
- November 3: MIDTERM ELECTION DAY, polls open from 6a – 7pm
For additional information call: 314-615-1800 / vote@stlouiscountymo.gov – 725 Northwest Plaza Dr, St Ann, Mo 63074 _ Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
We need 10 million people. Get friends, share the info, signs, bullhorns, chants.
Also, use this link to find other local protest locations should this time or location not work for you: www.NoKings.org
TAKE ACTION
Contact your Senators, Congresspersons and Governor
Contact your US Senators at
Senator Josh Hawley (R) Hawley.senate.gov phone 202-224-6154
Senator Eric Schmitt (R) Schmitt.senate.gov phone 202-224-5721
Contact your house representatives:
Congressman Wesley Bell CD01 (D) Bell.house.gov/contact phone 202-225-2406
Congresswomen Ann Wagner CD02 (R) Wagner.house.gov phone 202-225-1621
Contact Missouri Governor Kehoe (R) Governor.mo.gov/contact-us phone 573-751-3222
President Donald Trump – https://www.45office.com/contact
Congressional switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Missouri Attorney General: https://ago.mo.gov ( submit a form ) 573-751-3321
Missouri State Representatives
Missouri State Senators: Go to www.senate.mo.gov , click on Senators and look for Senators Angela Mosley & Brian Williams or Tracy McCreery
Missouri State Representatives: www.house.mo.gov . Look for find my representative and scroll down “Find Your Representative”. Put in your address. Once you have the name: email or call at: firstname.lastname@house.mo.gov
One way to STOP THE MADNESS is by writing Senators Hawley and Schmitt and your Congressperson. (possible Messages: No money for ICE, Accountability NOT immunity for ICE, Fire Stephen Miller or Fire Kristi Noem, No more masks, Release the Epstein Files)
Other Resources
National Democratic Party: Democrats.org
Missouri Democratic Party: MisouriDemocrats.org
St. Loius County Democrats: StlDems.org
Blue Missouri: BlueMissouri.org (provides financial support for candidates in rural Missouri) A Democrat on every local, county and state wide ballot
Heather Cox Richardson, “Letter from an American” HeatherCoxRichardson@substack.com
We need everyone to help. There are many different ways.
Join with likeminded people. Stay involved and support Democrats in any and every way you can.
If you can talk to your friends and neighbors, talk to your friends and neighbors. If you can join a phone bank, join. If you can join a text bank, join.
If you can call your senators and congresspeople, call them and let them politely know what you want from them.
If you are on Social Media share Democratic messages on your Social Media pages. Have fun make a TikTok video.
Put a simple, safe and easily removable magnetic Democratic message on your car. WeDidntWantThis.com
Democrats have a good message. You can help deliver that message to everyone. Many drops of water, eventually make an ocean. Help make Missouri a blue ocean.