Two very important items:
1. Vote in the Democratic primary on Saturday, January 26th. If you will be out of town or working in another county or are over 65 or several other qualifications, you may go ahead and vote at the Election Commission office, 605 West Main Street, Lexington. Go to www.scvotes.org to find out qualifications for absentee voting. Go to www.lex-co.com to find out where to vote on Saturday. Some polling places were not available so there has been a temporary change. Anyone who voted in the Republican primary WILL NOT be allowed to vote in the Democratic Primary. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES.
2. We need 150 volunteers for 4 hours each to hand out flyers announcing the 2008 Precinct Reorganization meetings that will take place on Saturday, February 23rd. We believe we will have a captive group of Democrats voting and it will be a great way to notify them about the meetings. This is the first step to becoming a National Delegate. Please email me if you can help. I have a few people who have volunteered already and will be getting back to all of you with your assigned precinct and how to obtain the material to hand out. It is preferable that you not be handing out information on candidates who are on the ballot -- this is a party assignment rather than a candidate assignment.
Here are some other items that may be of interest:
Candidates will need help for phone banking and visibility. Please contact their offices direct – go to www.scdp.org and click on Meet the Candidates to find your favorite. All Democratic candidates who paid the filing fee in November will be on the ballot. Several candidates (Biden, Dodd, Richardson) have withdrawn so make your vote count for one of the remaining candidates.
Wednesday, January 23
The South Carolina Democratic Party presents the “Race in Southern Politics” Forum
The forum begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the SCDP headquarters, 1529 Hampton St. Suite 200, in Columbia. Panelists will include African-American history/ political science expert Dr. Todd Shaw and Latino Immigration studies expert Dr. Elaine Lacy.
Friday, January 25
Pelosi Training Session – Christine Pelosi, author and daughter of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, will hold a training workshop for Democratic activists and future candidates from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the State Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia.
Election Eve Stump Meeting, January 25
The celebration of South Carolina’s Jan. 26 first-in-the-South Democratic primary will be held from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. at the Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd., in Columbia. This event will include entertainment, politics and hot dogs. All presidential candidates have been invited to this event. Cost is $25 per person for advance payment; $30 to pay at door (Children 12 and under are free). If you want to pay by check or money order, please bring it to the state party headquarters or mail to SCDP, PO Box 5965, Columbia, SC 29250 so it is received by Thursday.
Saturday, January 26
First in the South Democratic Primary
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Check www.lex-co.com for your polling place.
Saturday, February 23
Precinct Reorganization
March 6-20
Filing to run for office in November
County, General Assembly, and Congress
Saturday, March 15
Lexington County Convention
Woodmen of the World Building
Friday, May 2
SCDP Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Saturday, May 3
SCDP State Convention
Tuesday, November 4
General Election
