Kosciusko County Democrats Virtual Meeting

During these dark and uncertain times, we hope that you and your family are healthy and safe. Because of the coronavirus, we will not be able to meet in person for our monthly meeting, however I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting an online virtual meeting! We encourage you to grab some carry out from Mad Anthony’s and join us next Monday, April 13th at 6 pm, on the platform GoToMeeting!

The GoToMeeting App can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores for free. If you are unfamiliar with the platform, here is a link to a tutorial.

We ask that you please RSVP using this link, and we will send you a link to the meeting.

We have invited state, local, and Congressional candidates to give an update on their campaigns. Furthermore, we will be discussing the following:

  • Voting options for the June 2nd Primary
  • Indiana Democratic Party State Convention scheduled for June 13th
  • Lake Wawasee Boatride scheduled for July 26th

We hope you can join us online Monday night!
 

Stay Healthy! Brian J. Smith
Chairman, Kosciusko County Democrats

Get Ready to Vote by Mail

The Indiana Election Division is permitting ANY registered voter to vote Absentee by Mail for any reason! No need to select a reason on the ABS Application for the 2020 Primary.

Contact the Clerk’s office at 574-372-2332, option #1, to receive an application for an absentee ballot or select the following link: 

https://www.kcgov.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=2585

or

https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/ABS-Mail Primary 2020 (Spanish) Form 56929.pdf

Mail, email, or FAX the completed application to:
Kosciusko Co. Circuit Court Clerk
121 N. Lake Street, D162
Warsaw, IN 46580-2788

FAX: 574-372-2338

Email: absentee@kcgov.com

DEADLINE to turn in your application is now THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 2020!

Make sure that you check the box for DEMOCRATIC PARTY and sign!

Check your voter registration at IndianaVoters.com

Cancellations

Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Kosciusko County Democrats, in concert with the Indiana Democratic Party have decided to cancel the following upcoming eventes:

  • Indiana Democratic Party Platform hearing scheduled for Saturday March 14th
  • State Senate Candidate Brandon Cavanaugh’s “Selection Sunday Watch Party” scheduled for March 15th

Furthermore, we are monitoring the situation and we may cancel our April meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13th.

While we apologize to those seeking to submit proposals to the 2020 Indiana Democratic Party platform in person, ideas can still be submitted online at this link.

We hope that these cancellations are temporary and that we do not have to cancel further events, the health and safety of our members and the community is of paramount concern.Brian J. Smith
Chairman, Kosciusko County Democrats

Congressional District 2 debate cancelled

The American Democracy Project and the League of Women Voters, regretfully inform you that the following candidate events will not take place as scheduled.

Tues – Mar. 24     Indiana House of Representatives Primary Debate – District 6 Candidates

                                6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – 1001 Wiekamp Hall – Indiana University South Bend

                                Candidates: Maureen Bauer (D), Garrett Blad (D), Drew Duncan (D)

Wed – Mar. 25     U.S. House of Representatives Primary Debates – District 2 Candidates

                                7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Campus Auditorium – Northside Hall, Indiana University South Bend

                                Candidates: Ellen Marks (D), Pat Hackett (D)

Mon – Mar. 30     Meet the Candidates Forum – Candidates on Your St. Joseph County Ballot

                                6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – 1001 Wiekamp Hall – Indiana University South Bend

    Brief statements by all primary candidates, contested and uncontested. 

                                     One-stop shopping for voters!

Mon – Apr. 6        Indiana Senate Primary Debate – District 10 Candidates

6:00 – 7:15 p.m. – 1001 Wiekamp Hall – Indiana University South Bend

Candidates: Alex Bowman (D), David Niezgodski (D)

Hoosier Environmental Priorities

Just a couple days are left in the Indiana legislative session! Please call or email Senator Stacey Donato ASAP if she is your Senator to say 1.) “No” to SB 229 (anti-wetlands) and 2.) “No” to HB 1414 (anti-clean energy). You can contact Senator Donato at 317-232-9466 or s18@iga.in.gov; learn more at hecweb.org/bill-watch-2020

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Join us on March 9th for our monthly meeting

On behalf of the Kosciusko County Democrats, I would like to invite you to join us Monday, March 9th at 6:30 pm at Mad Anthony’s in Downtown Warsaw, for our monthly meeting!

We are in need of volunteers to work our boothes and/or walk in parades at the following festivals: 

  • Fat & Skinny Tire Festival (May 16th in Winona Lake)
  • Lakes & Streams Festival (May 22-23 @ Center Lake Park) 
  • Mentone Egg Festival Parade (May 30 late morning)
  • Mermaid Festival Parade (June 27 late afternoon in North Webster)
  • Dixie Days Festival (July 25 in North Webster)

Furthermore, we are looking for motivated inviduals to serve on our yard sign delivery committee, volunteers to enter data, and volunteers to knock on doors and make phone calls for our candidates.

Can’t attend but would still like to support the Democratic cause in Kosciusko County? Please consider making a contribution to our rent fund in order to help us afford a headquarters for the 2020 election cycle.
 

Go Blue! Brian J. Smith
Chairman, Kosciusko County Democrats

Remembering Joe Rauen

It is with deep sadness that I report that we have had a death in our Democratic family. On December 28th, former Kosciusko County Democratic Party Treasurer Joe Rauen suffered a stroke and unfortunately passed away on Monday.

Joe served our country in the United States Air Force. He was a longtime member of the Fremont American Legion Cassel Post #257 and the Angola VFW. 

In 2006, Joe ran for State Representative in opposition to the sale of the Indiana toll road. Despite running in a very heavily Republican district, “Toll Road Joe” received 45% of the vote.

The Kosciusko County Democrats send our deepest condolences to Joe’s wife Nora, and the rest of the Rauen family. You can read Joe’s full obituary online here. 

Brian J. Smith

Chairman, Kosciusko County Democrats

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