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WHDTC in Action

WHDTC in Action

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Our Instagram feed. Just a bit of what the West Hartford Democrats are up to!

Happy Birthday to President-Elect Joe Biden!

Happy Birthday to President-Elect Joe Biden!

Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world are celeb

Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world are celebrating Diwali, the "festival of lights." This holiday symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance ... all of which seems to hold extra significance this year.

In war and in peace, thank you for defending the f

In war and in peace, thank you for defending the freedoms we all enjoy.

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Thanks to the generosity of the West Hartford comm

Thanks to the generosity of the West Hartford community, today, we were able to deliver two cars worth of donations to the West Hartford food pantry!

When your children or your children's children ask

When your children or your children's children ask you what you did to fight against the lies, the cruelty, and the incompetence of the Trump administration, how will you answer?

West Hartford Democrats did some sign-waving at To

West Hartford Democrats did some sign-waving at Town Hall. Thank you for the honks of support! We are 11 days away from election day!

Upcoming Virtual Battleground Phone Banks (two-hou

Upcoming Virtual Battleground Phone Banks (two-hour shifts):

Saturday, Oct. 24, 10AM-12PM
Saturday, Oct. 24, 12-2PM
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2-4PM
Saturday, Oct. 24, 4-6PM
Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-3 PM
Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-5 PM
Sunday, Oct. 25, 5-7 PM

Sign up at www.linktr.ee/ctforbiden

Get Out The Vote this weekend by helping Sen. Dere

Get Out The Vote this weekend by helping Sen. Derek Slap and Rep. Tammy Exum get over the finish line! Volunteers will have the option to do traditional canvassing (door-knocking) or leave campaign literature at residents' doors. Please bring a mask. We will also be practicing physical distancing.

Date/time: Saturday, October 24, 2:00-4:00 PM
Meeting Location: Fern Ridge Park (near splash pad)
Address: 567 Fern Street, West Hartford

Date/time: Sunday, October 25, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Meeting Location: Eisenhower Park parking lot
Address: 33 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford

West Hartford Democrats did some sign waving tonig

West Hartford Democrats did some sign waving tonight! Thank you for all the honks of encouragement! #13DaysToGo

This Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, our

This Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, our candidates will be taking time out from campaigning to participate in a food drive at the Crown Market to benefit the West Hartford Food Pantry. You can help us address food insecurity in our community by dropping off canned goods and non-perishable items including:

Canned fruit/applesauce, cold cereal (non-sugary varieties), tuna and canned meats, rice and rice mixes (1 lb. packages), baked beans (especially vegetarian options), canned pasta, pasta sauce (especially meat-free), spaghetti, peanut butter (16 and 18 oz. jars), jelly, soup (especially vegetarian options), canned vegetables, mac and cheese, baking mixes (brownies, cookies, cake, muffins), granola bars and cookies, toilet paper, toothpaste, laundry and dish detergent.

Your help will be greatly appreciated by families in need.

Election Drop Boxes at West Hartford Town Hall and

Election Drop Boxes at West Hartford Town Hall and the Faxon Branch Library are helping make it possible for every eligible voter in town to cast their ballots for the November election. If you can't do it sooner, make next Saturday, October 24, your DROP DAY!

Just strut right up to that gorgeous, metallic beacon of Democracy, open the hatch, drop in your signed and sealed ballot ... and then celebrate doing your civic duty like a boss. #voteblue2020 #dropbox #ballotboss

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Click here/haga clic aquí:https://portal.ct.gov/census2020

There's still time to MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE, and rem

There's still time to MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE, and remind your friends and family to do the same. The stakes have never been higher! www.whdemocrats.org/voting #makeaplan #vote #election2020 #joebiden #kamala #dumptrump

It's not political, it's sensible. Wear your mask.

It's not political, it's sensible. Wear your mask.

If something or someone tries to stop you from exe

If something or someone tries to stop you from exercising your right to vote, contact the Connecticut Democrats at 1-800-518-0162 (www.dems.org/voter-protection) or the Secretary of State at 1-866-SEEC-INFO (1-866-733-2463) or elections@ct.gov.

The compassion we want with the experience we need

The compassion we want with the experience we need! Vote Team West Hartford - Vote Row A by Absentee Ballot or in person on November 3rd! Election Drop Boxes located at West Hartford Town Hall and Faxon Branch Library. #JillianGilchrest #TammyExum #KateFarrar #DerekSlap #whdems

Democrats stand with the LGBTQA+ community’s fig

Democrats stand with the LGBTQA+ community’s fight for equality. We are committed to making sure that LGBTQA+ Americans are treated with dignity and respect in their communities, their workplaces, and their schools. Join us at www.whdemocrats.org.

How will YOU be voting this year? If by absentee

How will YOU be voting this year?

If by absentee ballot, please fill it out as soon as possible and EITHER mail it back to the Town Clerk's Office or BRING IT to one of the secure drop boxes at Town Hall or the Faxon Branch Library. You should not have to choose between your health and your right to vote. Voting by absentee is just another option for voters to cast their ballot safely!

Absentee ballots were mailed out beginning October 2. If you applied for one and don't receive it this week -- or if you need an absentee ballot application -- please email elections@westhartfordct.gov or call 860-561-7430.

If you need a ride to drop off your absentee ballot, please call 860-578-2690.

If you plan to vote in person, polls will be open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The West Hartford Democrats will again be offering rides to the polls. If you don't know your polling location, you can look it up here: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx.

Please remember that in addition to supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the all-important race for the White House, there are other Democrats on the ballot who need your vote: Congressman John Larson, State Senator Derek Slap, State House Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (18th), State House Rep. Tammy Exum (19th), and candidate for State House Kate Farrar (20th).

This year, voting is about more than doing your civic duty. It's about saving America.

Thirty days. That's how much time we have left unt

Thirty days. That's how much time we have left until the most important election in memory. Have you made a plan to vote? If you haven't, we'll have some tips tomorrow on "Make a Plan Monday."

And if you want to play an even bigger role in saving our Democracy, consider contributing to a local or national campaign, sign up to volunteer at www.whdemocrats.org, and share this post!

Rep. Jillian Gilchrest will participate in a Distr

Rep. Jillian Gilchrest will participate in a District 18 debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters and West Hartford Community Interactive (WHCi@WHCTV5) on Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 PM.

The format will include prepared questions from the League of Women Voters and questions from the public who choose to join the live Zoom program. The debate is expected to run for 60-90 minutes and will be recorded for re-airing on the station and YouTube.

To get your own Tammy sign, please email her campa

To get your own Tammy sign, please email her campaign at tammyexum2020@gmail.com.

On Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 PM, CT Dems will be

On Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 PM, CT Dems will be celebrating women from across our state who have made outstanding contributions to the Connecticut Democratic Party at the annual Ella T. Grasso Women's Leadership Brunch. We are pleased to share that former West Hartford Democratic Town Committee Chair and current Chair of the 4th District ROSEMARIE TATE will be among this year's honorees! Click here to get a ticket to join the CT Dems in celebrating Rosemarie and other women in Connecticut who have made great contributions to the Democratic Party: https://bit.ly/3j7YA3J. Please note this will be a virtual event via Zoom.

Join Derek and Kate Farrar, State Rep candidate as

Join Derek and Kate Farrar, State Rep candidate as they door knock in Elmwood. Meet the candidates, enjoy beautiful fall weather, and share the good word with your neighbors. (Masks, social distancing, following the rules, etc are mandatory.)

Meet us at Charter Oak International Academy at 2:00pm to get lit and a turf number. First time door knocking? Welcome! Bring your smart phone and we will get you set up ASAP. Or give you a paper list. Can't stay until 4:00pm? No problem! Knock as long as your schedule allows.

Join Rep. Jillian Gilchrest for some socially-dist

Join Rep. Jillian Gilchrest for some socially-distant door-knocking this weekend -- both Saturday and Sunday -- from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers should DM us to get the address for the canvass launch location. If you plan to participate, please WEAR A MASK and download the MiniVAN app in advance (available for free in the app store).

Only 9 days left! Getting counted will help your c

Only 9 days left! Getting counted will help your community secure funding for health care, education, and infrastructure for the next decade. If you haven’t taken the census yet, click here: https://portal.ct.gov/census2020.

¡Solo quedan 9 días! Ser contado ayudará a su comunidad a asegurar fondos para infraestructura, educación y atención médica durante la próxima década. Si aún no ha llenado el censo, pulse aquí: https://portal.ct.gov/census2020

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! So many eligib

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! So many eligible voters don't participate in the election process because no one asks them to register. Let's help change that! Remind your friends and family to register online at https://voterregistration.ct.gov. You can also download mail-in voter registration forms at https://bit.ly/3mJoSf9

#HonorWithAction #RBG #Dissent

#HonorWithAction #RBG #Dissent

Please join us in wishing our West Hartford DTC Ch

Please join us in wishing our West Hartford DTC Chair John Bailey a happy birthday!

We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Ju

We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer for women whose work on gender equality will stand the test of time. Our thoughts are with her friends and family.

Wishing all those who celebrate a happy, healthy,

Wishing all those who celebrate a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Exceptional delegation from West Hartford, thank

Exceptional delegation from West Hartford, thank you for your service.

The biggest election of our lifetimes is fast appr

The biggest election of our lifetimes is fast approaching. Every single one of us has a role to play in saving American Democracy. What's yours?

Sign up today at www.whdemocrats.org/ and we'll work with you to find a campaign activity that's right for you.

The West Hartford Democrats join with our neighbor

The West Hartford Democrats join with our neighbors to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of Hispanic and Latino American culture, heritage, and contributions.

This is Win Heimer, campaign volunteer extraordina

This is Win Heimer, campaign volunteer extraordinaire and one of our Democratic Town Committee District Chairs. Win holds the (unofficial) record for filling out and returning his Absentee Ballot Application to the drop boxes at Town Hall. Be like Win and get your application back as soon as possible.

Science matters. The truth matters. Up and down th

Science matters. The truth matters. Up and down the ballot, we need to support candidates who will work to save the planet and create equitable, environmentally conscious solutions for our state and nation.

Anyone who tells you that "science doesn't know" why California wildfires have scorched an area almost the size of Connecticut isn't fit to run a lemonade stand ... let alone a nation of 330 million.

Here are some pictures from yesterday's vigil agai

Here are some pictures from yesterday's vigil against racial injustice. Thank you to everyone who participated!

On this national day of remembrance, the West Hart

On this national day of remembrance, the West Hartford Democrats join with the rest of the nation in honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Please also take a moment on this 19th anniversary of that day to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who risked everything to save the lives of others.

Honoring the sweat and sacrifice of America's work

Honoring the sweat and sacrifice of America's workers, especially those who have kept essential services running through these difficult times. #laborday

Everything you need to know about absentee ballot

Everything you need to know about absentee ballot voting is available now at
https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/townl-clerk/absentee-ballots.

It's now less than 60 days until Election Day. Les

It's now less than 60 days until Election Day. Less than 60 days for us to mobilize, organize, and take action to save American Democracy. We can do it ... but we need your help. Start today by visiting www.whdmocrats.org.

Join Women for Biden for their national call TONIG

Join Women for Biden for their national call TONIGHT at 7:00 PM. The call will feature actress Scarlett Johansson Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, who will discuss the challenges facing families and teachers at the start of this year’s school year. She will also highlight Joe’s plans to build back better and re-open schools.

https://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/283825/

With election officials across the country reporti

With election officials across the country reporting critical shortages of poll workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission designated today, September 1, the first annual National Poll Worker Recruitment Day to encourage more people to sign up to become election workers for the November election.

The West Hartford Registrar of Voters needs poll workers! To learn more, or to apply, please visit the poll worker information page on the Town website: https://bit.ly/2QJ8YT5 #EveryLastVote

Former President Barack Obama and future Vice Pres

Former President Barack Obama and future Vice President Sen. Kamala Harris headline the speakers for Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention. He will be joined by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, and former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Coverage begins at 9:00 PM.

The New York Times said the opening night of the 2

The New York Times said the opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention "might well go down as a strange digital artifact of an election year defined by pandemic-induced weirdness." Maybe so. But there was nothing weird about the messages delivered by Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, Andrew Cuomo, and others who challenged us to work for a fairer and more compassionate America ... and warned that failure to act would lead us further down the road to authoritarianism.

Day 2 will feature speakers Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, former Secretary of State John Kerry, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Delaware Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, former President Bill Clinton, and Dr. Jill Biden.

The next phase of the presidential election starts

The next phase of the presidential election starts TONIGHT with the launch of the Democratic National Convention. The convention runs through Thursday and will broadcast from 9:00 to 11:00 PM. Every night has a different theme, and tonight's is "We the People."

Speakers will include former first lady Michelle Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Ohio Gov. John Kasich (a Republican), Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Our 2020 slate is set: State Representative Tammy

Our 2020 slate is set: State Representative Tammy Exum, Kate Farr, State Representative Jillian Gilchrest, and State Senator Derek Slap. This is a team West Hartford can be proud of — one that will fight for all of us. Is it November yet?

According to Fortune, the pay gap between a Black

According to Fortune, the pay gap between a Black woman and a white man over the course of a career could account for almost $1 million in lost income. Today, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, raises awareness of that injustice. Learn more at equalpaytoday.org.

They’re coming together to restore the soul of A

They’re coming together to restore the soul of America.

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https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/08/11/joe-biden-vp-pick-kamala-harris-393768

Tomorrow, August 11, is Primary Day in Connecticut

Tomorrow, August 11, is Primary Day in Connecticut. If you plan to vote by Absentee Ballot, please make sure to drop it off in the ballot boxes outside Town Hall before 8:00 PM tomorrow night. If you plan to vote in-person, polls will be open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Our poll workers will be taking steps to make sure you can vote SAFELY at every location.

We know this power outage has you down. Luckily, t

We know this power outage has you down. Luckily, the two ballot drop boxes at Town Hall don't require electricity -- just your hand opening the hatch to drop in your completed absentee ballot.

Ballots are due before polls close on August 11.

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