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2023
Precinct Chair Filing Period Now Open
Filing Period: 9/12/23 - 12/11/23
Click for more information about becoming a precinct chair
Time to Re-certify
If you are a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (DVR) or would like to become one, you will need to re-certify in 2023. Tx Democrats DVR & Voter Registration
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Biden/Harris Victory Fund
2 Property Tax / Child Care Facilities
3 Prohibit Wealth/Net Worth Tax
4 Increase Homestead Exemption & State Funding for Public Education
10 Tax Exemption on Medical Equipment
11 Authorize Bond Issues El Paso County
12 Abolish Galveston County Treasurer
BIDEN/HARRIS
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.
The American Rescue Plan is funding a $10 million communication project in Van Zandt County. This funding will be used to construct additional towers, making the county safer for first responders.
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."
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."
VOLUNTEER
Barack Obama 2008 - "Yes We Can"
TX DEM TRAINING
If you are a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (DVR), you will need to re-certify in 2023. 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
Use the Subscribe for Updates form to contact the VZC Democrats. Please include your name, phone number, email, and best time to contact you.
Kristen Washington yard signs available. Email vztxdem@gmail.com or contact Kristen's campaign site.
Block Walk with Kristen
Oct 8 from 2 to 4 PM
Wills Point
Meeting Location TBD
Kristen Washington for HD2
Nov 7, 2023 Special Election
Kristen Washington has filed to run as the Democratic candidate for State Representative, House District 2. A Special Election has been called for November 7, 2023 to fill the HD2 vacancy created by Bryan Slaton's resignation.
YOU'RE INVITED TO A FREE EVENT FOR DEMOCRATS!
Texas Justice Tour - Kaufman County
Saturday, October 28, 2-4pm
Prime XO
121 E. US HWY 80
Forney, Texas 75126
Monthly Meetings - Meet & Eat - Oct. 14
Upcoming Meeting: Meet & Eat (lunch not provided)
Saturday, Oct. 14 - Join us at PJ's (Event Room) @ noon for lunch, followed by a meeting at 1 PM.
PJ's Place
24900 State Hwy 64, Canton, TX 75103
Monthly Meeting, 2nd Saturday @ 1 PM:
Oct 14, 2023 - Meeting PJ's in Canton
Nov.11, 2023 - TBD Location
Ballot Order for the Nov 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
There will be 14 Propositions, along with the Special Election for HD2, on the ballot for Van Zandt County.
Texas SoS Link to Propositions
Join Retired Educators - GOTV
Prop 9 On the Ballot - Nov 7, 2023
Sign-up thru Mobilize to get this passed.
"A COLA is finally in sight for retired educators. No retiree who has retired since 2004 has ever received a COLA."
ELECTION DATES
2023 Election Dates
Jan 1, 2023
First day to apply for annual Vote By Mail ballots (includes May & Nov. Uniform Elections).
Oct. 10, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline for Nov. Uniform Election
VZ County Clerk
League of Women Voters® of Texas
Oct. 23, 2023
First Day of Early Voting
Early Voting Hours - See VZ County Clerk
Oct. 27, 2023
Vote-by-Mail Applications must
be RECEIVED by the County Clerk's Early Vote Office
Nov. 3, 2023
Last Day of Early Voting
Nov 7, 2023
Uniform Election Date & HD2 Special Election
Last day (see rules) for ballot by mail.
Uniform Election/HD 2 Special Election
Nov. 7, 2023 - See VZ County Clerk
Nov 7, 2023 Election
Pct 1D - Poll Location Change - Fruitvale
Poll location is First Baptist Church of Fruitvale, located at 181 VZCR 1910 Fruitvale, TX 75127
Democratic Party County Convention
March 23, 2024
Canton, TX
Democratic Party State Convention
June 6 - 8, 2024
El Paso, TX
CHECK YOUR PRECINCT
In 2021, the County Commissioner and Voting Precinct boundaries were redrawn due to the redistricting process.
To verify your precinct information, check the Prec. No. on your voter registration card or bring up your voter registration information from the Texas SoS site.
Click on this Link: Redistricting Map
Check Precinct in the Legend Box
Select Van Zandt County
Select you Prec. No
Expand the map to verify your location.
Protect your personal and credit card information
Before you donate on-line or via your cellphone, verify the website. Most Democratic Party candidates and organizations use ActBlue. Double-check to ensure the donation link asking for credit card information begins with:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate
VZC Democrats ActBlue Link:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/van-zandt-county-democratic-party--tx--1
There have been reports of a malware pop-up redirecting a valid QR code link to a fraudulent site. Candidate/organization QR scans normally go to their website, FB page, or to their ActBlue link.
VOTE KIOSK
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.
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.
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 6-1f
Order on-line from the Texas SoS
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Download from the Texas SoS
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3.
Fill-out & sign your VBM application.
*** 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
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.
