What’s up? Glad you asked…
This week’s pre-election events
Canvassing: Meet on Saturday at 9:30 am and 1 pm and on Sunday at 11 am and 3 pm at the Democratic Office, 1047 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Huntly VA. Bring a cellphone if possible. Questions? Contact Bob Burney at burneyrg@me.com or (202) 342-0134; or Cathy Zimmerman at cpzimmerman@verizon.net.
Candidates forums this week: Wednesday 10/9 at 6:30pm. April Moore will appear at the Charterhouse School, 508 Piccadilly St, Edinburg VA 22824. Carpooling available, MS Willis 540/987-8912 or maryswillis@me.com
RCDC General meeting:
The RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE monthly meeting will be on Saturday, October 12 at the Washington Town Hall, 485 Gay Street, Washington VA. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Meeting starts at 10 a.m. Amissville BoS candidate Ron Makella will be there. All are welcome!
Candidates Forum
On Wednesday September 25, Laura Galante and Michael Webert will be holding their FIRST candidates’ forum at the Marshall Community Center, 4133-A Rectortown Rd, Marshall VA at 7PM. Come support Laura!
A postcard party!
Write Postcards for Laura Galante on Tuesday Sept 24 at Headmaster’s Pub, 12018 Lee Hwy, 5 to 7PM. Cards, addresses and stamps will be supplied.
Please reach out to our Rappahannock County neighbors to come vote on November 5.
–Cathy Zimmerman, postcard party host (and RCDC co-chair)
Absentee voting has begun in Rappahannock
From today until Saturday November 2, you can vote absentee in person at the Registrar of Voters’ Office, 238 Gay Street, Washington VA 22747. It’s open Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM.
Do it now, cross it off your list, and be confident your voice is heard.
Check here for your registration status, order a mail-in absentee ballot and other information: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation
Here are some important 2019 voting deadlines:
October 15 Deadline to register to VOTE
October 26 Registrar’s office Open on Saturday for in-Person Absentee Voting
October 29 Deadline to request absentee ballot to be mailed to you
November 2 Last day for In-Person Absentee Voting. Registrar’s Office is open.
November 5 General Election (Remember to bring a photo ID)
Display a GALANTE FOR DELEGATE Yard Sign
Now is the time to get your Laura Galante for Delegate yard sign!
If you live or work in a high-profile location, please consider displaying a yard sign. Signs are 24 x 18 inches and are to be placed on property you own or have permission to use.
For sign delivery, email your name and address to Cathy Zimmerman. You’ll receive your sign within a few days.
This is a crucial election. Your efforts, large or small, may push that extra vote to a Laura Galante win on November 5!
To learn more about Laura Galante, Democratic Nominee for Delegate in Virginia’s 18th District, click galantefordelegate.com.