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Voting Matters – March Forward

Bernadette Vadurro, SDCDP Chair In the days running up to the 2022 mid-term election, like other Democrats I was dismayed over the polls and the overt cheering for a supposed red wave, so much so that I finally turned it all off, just before posting on my personal...

Senator Raphael Warnock: Four Election Triumphs in Two Years

By Frank Blechman In his victory speech the Rev. Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator from Georgia clearly articulated the lessons we should all draw from his four election triumphs in two years. Trust the people.  He said, “You cannot lead the people unless you love the...

Every. Vote. Counts.

By Charlotte Little Tuesday night, as voting was almost closed, I found myself at Cibola High School. Volunteers were at other sites or enjoying well-deserved rest after a long day, so I was by myself, waving at voters and cheering them on as they approached their...

Paul Dirdak Speaks at Biden Rally

More than two dozen committed county party canvassers wore out shoe leather going door to door encouraging people to vote Democratic as well as helping them develop plans to get to the polls. At least 15 other occasional volunteers, and even more, canvassers, hit the...

Excitement at the Canvassing Launch

  Cheering, clapping, and rising to their feet, scores of Democratic Party volunteer door-knockers responded to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s rousing sendoff Saturday, then fanned out across the city in a door-to-door effort to get out the vote in what has...

Teresa Leger Fernandez Speaks

Dear Friends, So many of our communities were devastated by fire and subsequent flooding this year. Now, it’s time to rise from the ashes together. We can begin a new chapter on the road to rebuilding and recovery now that my legislation, the Hermit's Peak/ Calf...

Judicial Recommendations

On the Supreme Court, appointed justices Brianna Zamora and Julie Vargas, both Democrats, are on the ballot against Republicans Kerry J Morris and Thomas C Montoya, respectively. The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission plans to post its...

NM CD3 Voter Guide for Dems!

Here they are the Democratic candidates for state, federal, and local offices who are bidding for support from New Mexico District 3 voters. Consider casting your ballot for the full slate, whether you are voting early, voting absentee or heading to the polls on Nov....

MLG in Eldorado Sunday OCT 23 at 4:30

This Sunday at 4:30 pm in Eldorado! Get Out The Vote Rally with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham! Let’s turn out big time and show our support for a Governor who consistently delivers for the people of New Mexico! #EldoradoLovesMichelle TO REGISTER:...

First Day of Early Voting Results in Santa Fe County

SANTA FE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Fe – October 12th, 2022 “Voting was steady and enthusiastic at the Clerk’s office”, says Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark in response to a much stronger-than-expected turnout on the first day of Early...

Urgent Call for Spanish-Speaking Volunteers: Help Protect the Vote in Battleground Wisconsin!

Dear Santa Fe County Democrats! We’re reaching out with an urgent request as Election Day approaches! The Wisconsin Voter Protection Team is ramping up efforts to reach key voters, and we need your help now more than ever. If you’re bilingual in Spanish and English,...

Winners of the 2024 Ben and Carmen Lujan Awards

Richard Ellenberg, a retired attorney, is a former chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico and of the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County. As DPSFC chair he is credited with modernizing the party’s operations. He graduated from Brown University and earned his...

When the Middle Class is Strong

Remarks from Chair Roybal ‘When the Middle Class is Strong’ Good morning, fellow Democrats! Thank you for being here today. My name is Henry Roybal. I was county commissioner for this district from 2015-2023 and now I am serving the community as chair of the...

SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS

Please share with your friends VOLUNTEER PHONE BANK ACTIONS Below is a list of phone bank volunteer opportunities to share with your key contacts, active volunteers, and fellow Democrats. This is a good list of "fired up and ready to go" phone bank volunteer...