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Stay informed with the latest news and views from your local Walla Walla County Democrats. This is where you can learn about recent developments, events, and initiatives that shape our local Democratic Party and our shared vision for a brighter future.

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Reset: The New Beginning of Election 2024

Just before 10 a.m. PDT on Sunday, the race for the Presidency stopped cold, turned upside down, hit a hard reset, and started all over again — all before some of us had finished breakfast.

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A Record of Great Accomplishment

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have an extraordinary record of success and accomplishments in their first term.

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The New Democratic Rift

With the presidential race now a grave contest between democracy and dictatorship, beating Trump has never been more important. Who can best do that? Harold Meyerson, the editor of The American Prospect, will address that question in his discussion of “The New Democratic Rift: Biden Stay-ers vs. Go-ers.”

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Washington State Democratic Convention Coverage 2024

Unlike the Republican circus in Spokane in April, Washington Democrats came together for a gathering of learning, listening, respect, and responsibility. It was also a convention that deeply values democracy and the rule of law. Stark contrasts with the Washington MAGA GOP.

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PCOs Defer Endorsements

In response to the Elections Committee's endorsement recommendations, Walla Walla Democratic PCOs voted not to endorse any candidate in races where two or more Democrats are contestants. The local party will defer its endorsements in several races until the August 6 primary.

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Andrew Villeneuve and Three Bad Initiatives

Andrew Villeneuve of the Northwest Progressive Institute will join the Walla Walla Democrats at our Tuesday, June 11 Central Committee meeting to discuss the great harm these initiatives will cause and how to defeat them. Please mark your calendar.

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Frances Chvatal Elected as Acting Chair

On May 23, the Executive Board elected Frances Chvatal, Second Vice Chair, to serve as the party’s Acting Chair. Frances brings a long history of exemplary service to the Walla Walla Democrats to this new position of responsibility.

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Bad, Bad, Bad Initiatives

Jim Walsh, chair of the Washington State Republican Central Committee, is a sponsor of three initiatives designed to deliver a big payday to Washington’s ultra-rich.

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Monday, Monday . . .

The Walla Walla Democrats New Office was celebrated with two events on back-to-back Mondays.

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Governor Inslee Signs the new Rural Library Bill

On March 26, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5824 into law. This law redefines the rules of dissolving Rural Library Districts. Eilse Severe, chair of Neighbors United for Progress, attended the ceremony.

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Jeffrey Robinson: 39 Under 39

The Walla Union-Bulletin announced its selection of 39 community members “who are age 39 or younger and who work to support our community through leadership in business, health care, arts and culture, education, public service, nonprofits, and advocacy.”

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Ann Marie Danimus speaks with Walla Walla Democrats

Walla Walla County Democrats welcome Ann Marie Danimus of Spokane at its Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She will meet with us at 6:30 pm either in person or via Zoom.

Ann Marie is a Democratic candidate for Washington State’s Fifth Congressional District seat.

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