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WOW!! A BLUE TSUNAMI engulfed the nation this week and Missouri was part of it.
Not only did TEXAS TURN BLUE (OMG TEXAS- BLUE) but Missouri also did the REMARKABLE!
Fred Wellman flipped CD02 by defeating long time Congresswoman, Ann Wagner. Congressman Cleaver’s kept his seat after a long battle over the gerrymandered maps and the Missouri Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to allow the old maps.
In addition, Missouri won enough seats to overturn the super majority in both the Missouri HOUSE and Missouri SENATE. Democrats flipped 16 seats giving them 68 seats in the House. We also flipped 2 seats in the Missouri Senate, bringing our total to 12 senators. Congratulations to St Louis County for flipping 4 seats blue and St Charles County for flipping 3 seats blue!! A MAZ ING!!!
Another HUGE ELECTION RESULT was the defeat of Amendment 3 – not by 3 points like in 2024 – but by 10 points!! WHAT A RELIEF!! Amendment 6, which makes overturning initiative petition measures more difficult, PASSED!! Having this law in place will make bringing an abortion ban back to the voters unlikely.
This Blue Wave/TSUNAMI would not have been possible without volunteers and those who encouraged friends to vote. Your involvement in this Democratic Club made the difference. THANK YOU!
North County Democratic Club has focused for several years on building community. We had booths at festivals, walked in parades and sponsored two NO KING events in Florissant. Missouri’s Blue Wave was strong because we connected with our community and had volunteers to work the polls, register voters and educate voters on the amendments and candidates. This is what organizing looks like! Thank you for participating in this effort to make Missouri and our nation a better place!!
Lastly, KUDOS to Northwest President, Helena Smith, Lewis & Clark committeewoman, Janine Grasaglio and Joe Freiberger who lead the way and got people excited about joining. We appreciate you and all of our officers for making our success possible.
This week is the time to savor our victories, however, Donald Trump remains President. The changes made election day will help, however, so much more needs to be done. Enjoy this rare moment, then join us at our November meeting as discuss our direction forward.
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 Democrats Meeting
Date: November 11
Time: 6:00pm gathering & 6:30pm meeting
Location: Sports Café, 3579 Pennridge Dr, Bridgeton, 63044
Speakers: Recap of the November 3 election and discussion of the St Louis County Budget with County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb.
Mark Your Calendar!!
Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. No meetings in July, August and December.
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.