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We're Meeting In-Person.
2nd Saturday, 1:00 PM, American National Bank in Canton.
CANDIDATES
LEGISLATION
For the People Act of 2021 Passes the House
The For the People Act would mandate the use of paper ballots, require made in the U.S.A. voting equipment, establish independent commissions for state redistricting, and close loop holes for dark money election contributions.
It is supported by the League of Women Voters®:
"The For the People Act will create a stronger democracy with fairer elections for all Americans."
Brennan Center For the People Act Bill Analysis Guide
Link to the For the People Act (H.R. 1):
"This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. <...>"
Not one Texas House Republican supported this bill. They said NO to fairer elections, NO to paper ballots, NO to better election security, and NO to campaign finance transparency.
President Biden Signs the American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan:
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Sends $1400 stimulus checks directly to households
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Funds more vaccines
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Expands access to health care coverage
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Helps small businesses & local governments
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Extends unemployment benefits
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Offers relief to renters and struggling families
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Addresses decades of farm policy discrimination in rural America
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Gets children back to school safely
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And gets Americans back to work
Every Texas Republican in Congress who voted to give billionaires a tax cut in 2017 opposed the American Rescue Plan.
BIDEN/HARRIS
January 20, 2022 Year One
"It's never been a good idea to bet against America. And, there's nothing we can't do if we do it together. We are stronger today than we were a year ago."
January 20, 2021 Noon EST
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
President Biden: "We've learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed."
The White House
President Biden
Victory Speech (Nov 7, 2020)
"This is the time to heal in America"
Vice President Harris
Victory Speech (Nov 7, 2020)
"I hope every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities."
TX DEM TRAINING
If you are a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (DVR), you will need to re-certify in 2021. Tx Democrats DVR & Voter Registration
For DVR training & test questions go to the Texas SoS. Or check out the League of Women Voters® of Texas.
Click for more information about becoming a DVR.
Activism, Organizing, VAN: Free On-line Training
Become a Poll Watcher
Register: Texas Democratic Party Link
Requires approximately 3 hours of training with the TDP and Texas SoS
TDP Training (available 2/7/22)
Texas SoS
EVENTS
Meet East Texas Democrats!
East Texas Summit
New Life Community Church
1201 NNW Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75702
2022 East Texas Summit - RSVP
The Right to Protest
ACLU of Texas - Protesters' Right
Use the Subscribe for Updates form to contact the VZC Democrats. Please include your name, phone number, email, and best time to contact you.
Monthly Meetings - In-Person!
Instead of our regular June 11 meeting, we will be attending the June 11 ET Summit in Tyler, starts at 10 AM. RSVP to join us + East Texas Democrats there.
Our next monthly meeting will be Saturday, July 9 @ 1 PM at the American National Bank in Canton (2nd Floor, Conference Room).
Monthly Meeting, 2nd Saturday @ 1 PM:
American National Bank in Canton
2nd Floor Conference Room
401 TX-243
Canton, TX 75103
CANDIDATES
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 5
GOVENOR
LT. GOVERNOR
ATTORNEY GENERAL
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 3
Erin A. Nowell
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 5
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 9
JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 5
JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 6
Robert Johnson
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 2
ELECTION DATES
2022 Election Dates
Jan 1, 2022
First day to apply for annual Vote By Mail ballots (includes 2022 Democratic Primary, Runoff, & General Election)
Oct 11, 2022
Voter Registration Deadline for
General Election 2022
VZ County Clerk
League of Women Voters® of Texas
Oct 24, 2022
First Day of Early Voting
Early Voting Hours
TBA
Oct 28, 2022
Vote-by-Mail Applications must
be RECEIVED by the County Clerk's Early Vote Office
Nov 4, 2022
Last Day of Early Voting
Nov. 8, 2022
General Election 2022
General Election
Oct. 28 - Nov. 4, 2022
Early Voting Location
TBA
General Election
Nov 8 - Polling Locations
TBA
VOLUNTEER
Barack Obama 2008 - "Yes We Can"
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Van Zandt County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 217
Canton, TX 75103
VOTE KIOSK
Do you need more information?
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Contact the VZ County Clerk's Office.
Go to Vote Texas Website.
Still registered? Verify your voter registration status.
Verify your voter ID document.
League of Women Voters® of Texas
Felony conviction? Find out if you can vote.
REGISTER TO VOTE
Are you registered to vote? Or need to update your voting address?
Register to Vote in 3 Easy Steps
For name changes or address changes, update your voter registration on-line.
Fast, New, & Easy!
Voter registration cards usually arrive in about 30 days.
Questions about registering to vote? We can help. Text 903-275-1064 to reach one our volunteers.
STUDENT VOTERS
Are you a Texas student voter, living away from home?
You can vote! Choose either A, B, or C - they all require a bit of advance planning.
A.
Change you voter registration to your away from home location (30 or more days before the election).
C.
Request an Absentee Ballot by Mail from the Texas SoS, as early as possible, but at least 10 days before the election.
Apply to have the ballot sent to your away from home location.
See VOTE BY MAIL below for more information.
VOTE BY MAIL
Are you eligible to request an Application for Ballot By Mail (ABBM)?
Stay Safe and Vote By Mail (VBM) -
How to Request to VBM
2.
Request an ABBM
ABBM aka Form 5-15f
Order on-line from the Texas SoS
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Download from the Texas SoS
*** NEW FORM for 2022 ***
3.
Fill-out & sign your VBM application.
*** NEW: A TX DL or other TX ID number or the last 4 digits of your Social Security # is required.
PROVIDE BOTH to avoid delays. ****
Keep a copy or photo of your signed application.
When Your VBM Ballot Arrives
5.
VBM ballots are sent out a few weeks before the election.Protect your VBM ballot from fraud with Helpful Hints from the TX SoS.
6.
Complete your ballot and carefully follow the directions for its return.
*** NEW: Carrier Envelope: Use the same TX ID # and/or Social Security # that you provided in Step 3. ****
Sign the carrier envelope the same way as you signed your application in Step 3.
7.
Mail-in your carrier envelope/ballot as soon as possible. Allow at least 5 days for delivery.
FPCA Voters
Service members, their families, and overseas citizens may request an absentee ballot using a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).
Make Sure Your Vote Counts - Avoid These Common Errors
Missing TX ID# or Social Security #
Before you SEAL the carrier envelope, verify that it includes a TX ID # or the last four digits of your SS#.
No signature on carrier envelope. Before you drop your carrier envelope in the mail, double-check to verify that it is signed.
TX ID # or Social Security # does not match application.
Verify that the ID number on the carrier envelope matches your application.
Ballot received too late.
With a few exceptions, ballots must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) at the VZ County Clerk's Office by the day after election day.
Signature on carrier envelope does not match application.
For households with more than 1 person voting by mail - before you sign, verify that the printed name on the carrier envelope is your name.
Do not sign the carrier envelope for other members of your household.
Carrier envelope contains more than 1 ballot.
A carrier envelope can contain only 1 ballot. Do not bundle ballots together.
Are you concerned about using the USPS to return Your VBM ballot?
If you are concerned that there will not be enough time (allow AT LEAST 5 days) to mail-in your VBM ballot for the election, you may drop-off your ballot (see instructions) at the County Clerk's Election Office. You will need a valid ID, and you may only drop-off your own ballot.
