Welcome to the Kittitas Democrats Home Page!
Welcome to the Kittitas County Democratic Party website. Our mission is to keep interested Decocrats in Kittitas county informed about local topics, events and issues. Please explore our page and contact us with any suggestions for content and/or information.
Our monthly business meetings occur on the 4th Thursday of every month at Rodeo City BBQ on Main Street. Some members choose to dine together at 6 p.m. The business portion of the meeting begins at 7 p.m. If you are interested in becoming part of our growing party please feel free to attend.
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Welcome to the Kittitas County Democratic Party website. Our mission is to keep interested Decocrats in Kittitas county informed about local topics, events and issues. Please explore our page and contact us with any suggestions for content and/or information.
Our monthly business meetings occur on the 4th Thursday of every month at Rodeo City BBQ on Main Street. Some members choose to dine together at 6 p.m. The business portion of the meeting begins at 7 p.m. If you are interested in becoming part of our growing party please feel free to attend.
Current Issues:
Subscribe to the Kittitas County Democratic Central Committee newsletter
Click the link to begin receiving our bi-monthy newsletter.
Send us an e-mail:
info@kittitasdemocrats.org
info@kittitasdemocrats.org
PCO's, Online Filing Period, May 14th to 18th
All Precinct Coordinating Officers must re-file this spring to retain their seat as representative for their precinct. The online filing is quick and easy. Click here. You can also file in person at the courthouse.Please do not wait for your position to expire. We need as much representation as possible this year!
Important Dates for 2012 Elections
Here is a list of important dates to remember for the upcoming elections, primaries and conventions in Washington State.
- State Convention, 9 a.m. June 2nd at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. County delegates need to attend.
- Filing Period for elected offices, May 14th - 18th. If you want to run as a PCO, you must file online or at the courthouse during this time.
- Congressional District Caucus, Sunday, May 20th, date and time TBD. County delegates elected at the county convention need to attend.
- Primary Election, mail in ballots by Aug. 7th.
- Election Day, November 6th, 2012 Mail in Ballots.
On January 26th, the KCDCC voted unanimously to give Kaj Selmann an early endorsement for his exploratory campaign for Washington's 13th Legislative District. Selmann is a contractor and businessman from Grant County and a native of eastern Washington. The 13th Legislative District seat is currently held by Bill Hinkle (R) who will be stepping down. Matt Manweller has also announced his intention to run for the seat. Check back for more developments on Selmann's campaign or check out his website for more information.
Welcome to the 8th District
As many of you have heard, the Washington State Redistricting Commission has moved us over into the 8th Congressional District starting with the 2012 election cycle. Good riddance Doc Hasting's, hello Dave Reichert.The impacts are yet to be seen but we know we will now be joined with progressives from the "wetside" of the mountains. For more info check out the website at www.redistricting.wa.gov
Democratic Resources
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Campaign Resources
The Campaign Manager, by Catherine Shaw. 2009
The Candidates Handbook, by Harvey Yorke
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Campaign Resources
If you are considering a run for and elected office, the literature listed below will be an invaluable asset to your campaign. Read, re-read, repeat.
The Campaign Manager, by Catherine Shaw. 2009
The Candidates Handbook, by Harvey Yorke
http://www.politicalnetpress.com/
PCO Resources
Precinct Committee Officers are elected every 2 years by constituents in their precinct. Any declared member of the Democratic party may run for the seat in their district. Below are some resources for PCO's to get to know their precinct and help the democratic party with get out the vote efforts.
To find your precinct click here, go to "Search", > "Road Addresses". Enter your home address. When your property is located click on the blue "i" icon in the tool bar to the left. When the property details come up, scroll down to "voter precinct" and click on the precinct. A map overlay should appear over your property.
Vote Builder
Please note that you must be added to access your account. Contact Theresa Petrey for further instructions.
To find your precinct click here, go to "Search", > "Road Addresses". Enter your home address. When your property is located click on the blue "i" icon in the tool bar to the left. When the property details come up, scroll down to "voter precinct" and click on the precinct. A map overlay should appear over your property.
Vote Builder
Please note that you must be added to access your account. Contact Theresa Petrey for further instructions.
