AUGUST 14TH PRIMARY ELECTION
The Democrats have many decisions to make as they go to the polls on Tuesday. There are still eight candidates actively running for governor. The group Wisconsin Choice has been polling Democrats in order to narrow the field. Kelda Roys, Kathleen Vinehout, Mike McCabe and Mahlon Mitchell have risen to the top among those who have given their opinion. Of those Roys (keldaforgovernor.com), Vinehout (kathleenvinehout.org) and McCabe (governorbluejeans.com) have all visited Shawano County in person or through an internet conversation. Kelda Roys has won most of the straw polls that have been conducted around the state.
The Lieutenant Governor candidates Mandela Barnes (mandelabarnes.com) and Kurt Kober (kurtkober.com) have both come to Shawano. The only State Treasurer candidate visiting here was Sarah Godlewski (sarahforwisconsin.com).
Information on the 6th Assembly candidates Richard Sarnwick (Sarnwick for Assembly) and William Switalla (Friends of Switalla) can both be found on Facebook.
AUGUST 15TH DEMS MEETINGS
The next Shawano Dems’ meeting is August 15th beginning at 7:00 pm at the Shawano Civic Center. Max Morales, the field organizer for Shawano County, and Fellow Liza Long will be explaining their strategies for winning in the November 6th midterms. Anyone wishing to be a part of an Action Team should come at 6;00 pm to learn more about how they can help.
OFFICE OPENING ON AUGUST 22ND
The Shawano Dems will have an office at 105 Airport Road (across from Perkins and next to Joker Fireworks). An office opening celebration will be held on August 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be music, a light meal, and speeches by candidates. Beau Liegeois, who is running for the 8th Congressional District and the 6th and 35th Assembly candidates will be present.
This will be an opportunity to pick up Tammy Baldwin signs and learn more about the candidates. The office hours have not yet been determined and will depend on the office staffing. If you can take shifts at the office contact Jan Koch at shawanodems2@gmail.com, text to 715-296-6726 or sign up in the office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug. 9: Listen to the Shawano Dems on the WTCH Breakfast Club 8:00-9:00 am at 960 am.
Aug. 14: Vote in the primary between 7am-8pm.
Aug. 15: Shawano Dems meeting at 7:00 pm at the Civic Center. Meet Max Morales, field organizer.
Aug. 29-Sept. 3: Shawano County Fair
Sept 5: Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00 pm
Civic Center.
Oct. 6: Fall Dinner at Shawano Lake Golf Course
Chair’s Comments
Now is the time to step up and make a difference. The future of our democracy is on the line. You can help in a variety of ways. Contact us to help turn Wisconsin blue.
Join the Action Team and reach out to voters through phone banking or knocking on doors. You can come by during office hours and pick up a phone or walk packet to do on your own time.
Volunteer to supervise the office by greeting people and directing them as necessary, answering the phone and taking messages and providing other support such as putting canvassing packets together,
Volunteering in our booth at the Shawano County Fair is another way of talking with voters. By taking a 2-3 hour shift, you will get a free pass to the fair with parking. Our booth will have voter information and a wall quilt raffle. Signs, candidate literature, bumper stickers and buttons will also be available.
Jan Koch, Chair 715-526-2955; 715-296-6726 (cell)
Dan Weidner, 1st Vice Chair 715-250-1212
William Switalla, 2nd Vice Chair 715-253-2052