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Carole L. Evans 7/30/2018 WOW DEMS HELD VOLUNTEER EVENT ON 7/26/2018 Women Organizing Women (WOW) Democrats held a coordinated volunteer event at the home of Lori Kleinfield to do phone banking and postcard writing for candidates Lorie Burch (US Congress, Texas Congressional District 3), Sharon Hirsch (Texas House District 66), and Mark Pharris (Texas Senate District 8). Over 30 women …
Carole Evans 7/30/2018 PLANO HELD REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED 2018-19 BUDGET ON JULY 25, 2018 During the Plano City Council meeting held on July 25, 2018, Karen Rhodes-Whitley, Budget Director for The City of Plano, reviewed the recommended Plano budget for 2018-2019. Her presentation included an overview of the Budget and Community Investment Program (CIP) for 2017-18, the recommended CIP for …
In this episode, we talk with Lorie Burch about what her role would be as your future congresswoman. In our roundtable discussion, we talk about Beto’s campaign and the Supreme Court vacancy. If you’ve enjoyed it, please tell a friend and come and hear it!
Carole L. Evans 7/25/2018 PLANO HELD PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 23, 2018 ON ENVISION OAK POINT The July 23, 2018 Plano City Council meeting, which occasionally grew contentious, drew responses from over 30 citizens about the plan called Envision Oak Point, a renovation and revitalization plan for the northeast portion of Plano. The Oak Point area has needed this renovation …
BY: Debbie O’Reilly June 19, 2018 Lauren Doherty defeated Shirley Mangrum in the runoff for Allen City Council Place 3 Saturday night, marking the first time that an open Democrat has won a seat in an Allen election. Through relentless community engagement and voter outreach, Doherty earned a 44-vote margin against Mangrum, a realtor with experience in Allen commissions and …
I’m all about the bass (base), no treble. I was watching the June 1 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher and noticed an interesting exchange that I think is worth commenting on. The panel began to discuss the recent Georgia Democratic primary race for Governor. Paul Begala, Political Consultant and Commentator, pointed out that Stacy Abrams, the winner, focused …
In this episode, we talk about the goings-on at the national, state, and local levels, such as Beto’s campaign progress, primary run-off elections, property tax reform, and Trump’s border policy. During Civics 101, we talk about how you can register and how you can get others to register. Also, if you are unsure about your voter status or need to …
BY: Sophie Walsh May 23, 2018 MCKINNEY- The McKinney City Council met in a special session Wednesday night, May 23, in response to the recent action of District 1 Representative and Councilman, La’shadion Shemwell. The council opened this special session with citizen comments, allowing sixteen citizens to voice their opinions on the issue openly to the council. Following this advisory …
To the Registered Voters of the County of Collin, Texas. Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed at http://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., May 22, 2018 for voting in a general primary runoff election for the Democratic Party to nominate federal and state officers, and for the purpose of electing a precinct chair. …
Sharon Hirsch, Senate District 8 Committeewoman and Zach Bullard, Senate District 8 Committeeman, attended the quarterly State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) meeting in Austin on April 14, 2018. NOTE: neither Sharon nor Zach will be filing for the next term. Sharon is running for Texas HD 66 and Zach is moving out of the district. Elections are held at the …
In this episode, we talk about the goings-on at the national, state, and local levels, such as Beto’s campaign, corruption in politics, teacher walkout; our interview with Mike Rawlins, CCDP Chair, as he discusses what’s next after the convention and what’s coming up in CCDP. If you want to check our guest interview, here are the time stamps: 39:00- …
In this episode, we talk about the goings-on last week (PRIMARIES!); our newest segment, “Alright Y’all”; our interview with Barb Walters, CCDP Vice-Chair, as she discusses what’s next after the Primary – The Convention; and what’s coming up in CCDP. If you want to just check our newest segment “Alright Y’all!” or our guest interview, here are the timestamps: 45:28- …
AW3-2 Prescribed by Secretary of State Sections 52.094. 172.082. 172.084, Texas Election Code 03/2007 NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT Notice is hereby given of a drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the election to be held on May 22, 2018 in Collin County, Texas. The …
Following are the results of the 2018 Democratic Primary. Bold are winners going to November 6, 2018 General Election. Italics are top two going to May 22, 2018 Democratic Primary Run-off. Office Sought Ballot Position Name Votes % U.S. Senator 1 Sema Hernandez 246,313 23.7% 2 Edward Kimbrough 150,149 14.5% 3 Beto O’Rourke 641,337 61.8% U.S. Representative District 3 1 …
We had a record setting Primary! We had the largest slate of Collin County Democratic candidates in more than 25 years. And the most diverse slate EVER by either party. Democrats across the county were ready to vote and vote they did! Read on for a more indepth look at the 2018 Collin County Democratic Primary. KEY RACE RESULTS In Collin …
In this episode, we talk about the goings-on last week (Gun Safety and Conservatives Targeting Educators); our interview with CD3 candidate, Sam Johnson; Civics 101 on the Do’s, Don’t’s, and Why’s of Voting in this Election; and what’s coming up in CCDP. If you want to just check our guest interview, here’s the time segment: 43:39- “Sam Johnson Interview” For …
NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, DEMOCRATIC PARTY To the Registered Voters of the County of Collin, Texas. Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed at http://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2018 for voting in a general primary election for the Democratic Party to nominate federal officers, Members of the State Legislature, and …
In this episode, we talk about the goings-on last week (DACA, Tax Scam Bill, and Censuring of Speaker Straus); our interview with CD3 candidate, Adam Bell; Civics 101 on Early Voting and Election Day Voting; and what’s coming up in CCDP. If you want to just check out a few segments, here are our big segments: 13:01- “Goings-On (DACA, Tax …
In this episode, we talk about the goings-on (Abbott’s Property Tax Bill and the Government Shutdown). We have our interview with CD3 candidate- Lorie Burch. And in Civics 101, we will talk about voter registration. This is a bi-weekly podcast. If you enjoyed it, please tell a friend and Come and Hear It!
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the Democratic Primary Election held on March 6, 2018 will be tested onMonday, January 29 at 10 a.m. at the Collin County Elections Office, 2010 Redbud Blvd, Suite 102, McKinney, Texas 75069 to ascertain that it will accurately count the …
As the 2014 midterm results poured in, Democrats found themselves in a hard place. Having lost majorities in Congress, gubernatorial mansions, and even local city councils, no one would question that Democrats were in for a tough fight back, and none with a more shocking fight than the Collin County Democratic Party. The new Finance Committee chaired by Treasurer Bob …
We are seeking volunteers to serve on a Planning Committee for the County or Senatorial District Convention. Texas Election Code states that each County and Senatorial District Convention shall be held on the third Saturday after the First Primary (March 6, 2018). The convention will be on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The location for the convention will be voted on by the CEC …
Are you interested in working as an Election Judge, Alternate Judge, Election Clerk or Ballot Board Worker for the 2018 Primary? We have deadlines coming soon for these positions, so please contact the Party Office as soon as possible. These are paid positions (most are $10 per hour). You will be trained. Here again are the dates of the Election – …
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the time of year when the days are getting shorter, the leaves are finally turning color in Texas, and we have a chance to follow nature’s cycles by slowing down a bit ourselves – at least before the mad rush of the year-end holidays. It’s a time when most of us gather …
