Empowering Black Men Through Voting

Empowering Black Men Through Voting

We know, now more than ever, the political power that lies dormant within Black men. This why we, DeKalb Democrats and the Black Caucus of the Young Democrats of Georgia, are doing everything we can to activate Black men into action this election cycle. This Monday, we will have a conversation with panelist Reverend Raphael Warnock (candidate for Senate), Daniel Blackman (candidate for Public Service Commissioner), Councilman Khalid (candidate for mayor of South Fulton), and Mondale Robinson (founder of the Black Male Voter Project) Monday, 8 pm via Facebook Live and Zoom. The forum will discuss a wide range of topics from public health (COVID-19) and safety, voting rights and generational wealth building in addition to how the Democratic platform will work on the behalf of Black men. Read for more.

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Advance In-Person Voting Begins October 12!

Advance In-Person Voting Begins October 12!

You can vote in person before November! Georgia hosts several days of early voting that you can do in-person. This includes weekend voting. Check out your calendar Monday through Friday between October 12 and October 30 and see what day works best for you. The lines tend to be the lightest mid-week, around Wednesday or Thursday.  We have Saturday and Sunday voting too! See times below and MAKE A PLAN!

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Support fair elections: Serve on DeKalb Voter Review Panel

Support fair elections: Serve on DeKalb Voter Review Panel

Voter Review Panel is a team consisting of Democrats, Republicans, and non-partisan members working together to judge voter intent for unclear paper ballots.

During the 2020 primary election, DeKalb County processed more absentee ballots than usual. We expect even more for the 2020 general election. Therefore, we need extra help making sure all ballots are properly counted in a timely manner. Your volunteer efforts will help ensure that DeKalb is able to report its vote accurately and promptly.

A final schedule will be created and shared in October. Fill out this form or contact Elizabeth Burns if you have any questions before committing at [email protected].

DeKalb Democrats to Host 1st Annual Convention: Leading the Blue Wave

DeKalb Democrats to Host 1st Annual Convention: Leading the Blue Wave

You are invited to participate in the most important election of our lifetimes.

DeKalb County is the engine that powers Georgia’s Blue Wave. Helping us by engaging your neighbors in DeKalb will help us win the White House, the Senate, State House, and make a better reality for community, state and nation.

Join us for our first-ever county convention, featuring candidates, elected officials, and all the ways you can help turn out the vote in DeKalb County–our county alone could make the difference in the entire election. It’s that important.

Visit here for more: bit.ly/DeKalbBlueWave2020

We’ll see you on the 12th!

DeKalb Democrats to Vote on Endorsing Ballot Measures

DeKalb Democrats to Vote on Endorsing Ballot Measures

Click here to vote on ballot endorsements.

There will be two state-wide ballot measures on the November 3 ballot. At our next general business meeting, Thursday, September 3, DeKalb County Democratic Committee’s voting members will vote to endorse these ballot measures. The endorsement will signal to voters in DeKalb County on how to vote. Below is a summary of the ballot measures that will be voted on:

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DeKalb County Elections Call to Action

DeKalb County Elections Call to Action

In response to public outcry over the November 2018 mid-term election, DeKalb County Commissioners hired consultants to do a process review of the Elections Department. We now have the consultants’ report that addresses the problems that DeKalb voters face, and recommends solutions for avoiding the problems in the future. Implementing these recommendations before the general election is critical. However, the DeKalb County Elections Department has been slow to adjust and has pushed back on implementing the consultants’ recommendations.

The DeKalb County Board of Elections must immediately implement the following recommendations in time to meet the November 3rd election challenges:

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DeKalb Democrats Make Up More Than Ten Percent of Democratic National Convention Georgia Delegates

DeKalb Democrats Make Up More Than Ten Percent of Democratic National Convention Georgia Delegates

DeKalb County Democratic Committee will be well represented at the 2020 Democratic Convention. Those who are active in the county committee or represent DeKalb as an elected official (both former or current) make up over 10% of the Georgia Delegation. In addition, our former County Chair, Barbara Campbell, was elected to serve on the Rules Committee for the Democratic Convention. Barbara Campbell, “I am so honored to represent my state and my denomination on this important committee. This committee as implied sets the rules for the convention.  To have found favor with God and my fellow state committee members is heartwarming.” Here is a breakdown of the delegation based on DCDC membership, leadership and elected representation:

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