Get Ready for 2024’s Very Important Elections!

YOU are Needed to be a Delegate Representing the 35th LD Democrats at the Washington State Democratic Convention

WHEN:

• Sunday, March 31, 5 pm: Deadline to register as a candidate to become a delegate: https://wadelegateregistration2024.com/ • Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 pm via Zoom: 35th LD Democrats’ Delegate Candidate Forum, to introduce yourself and tell why you’d like to be voted to be a delegate. • Saturday, April 6: Online election of state convention delegates and alternates (“Legislative District caucus”) • June 21 – 23, 2024: Washington State Democrats Convention (You only need to be present in person or via Zoom on June 22nd.) • August 19-22, 2024: 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago

LOCATION for State Convention: Bellevue, WA (in-person and via Zoom on June 22nd)

WHO: If you are a Democrat who lives in the 35th Legislative District in Washington State

HOW: Register as a delegate candidate at https://wadelegateregistration2024.com/

WHY: To represent and vote on behalf of the 35th Legislative District (Mason County, as well as parts of Thurston and Kitsap Counties).

Delegates will officially nominate and vote for our choice for President and vote on the Washington party platform.

Your vote will help represent the values we stand for as a political party and what policies we expect our elected representatives to fight for in the State Legislature and Congress.

You will become energized in the presence of hundreds of fellow citizens vested in preserving our Democracy and advocating for our shared democratic principles of equality, fairness, and human rights.

The deadline for delegate candidate registration is Sunday, March 31 at 5 pm. Submit your online application, your delegate statement and your photo for the Washington State Democratic Party.  Register at https://wadelegateregistration2024.com/  .

There will be a 35th LD Delegate Candidate Forum on April 4th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Delegate Candidates will be given a one minute opportunity to introduce themselves. Contact 35th Chair, Dusty Rhodes at 360-280-2552 for further information. Online balloting will take place on April 6th.

What to Expect at the Convention:

Essential votes will be taken on June 22. Delegates must be present (in person or via Zoom) while the convention is in session.

Upon arrival, you check in at the credentials desk and receive your ID credentials. ID credentials must be worn and visible while in the restricted convention area floor space. You will be seated at tables designated for the 35th LD delegation where voting will take place.

You may want to consider arriving the day before, staying at one of the hotels reserved for delegates, and attending other events. There will be meetings, seminars, and other events presented by state party caucuses that you may choose to attend. Following the conclusion of the convention, a banquet dinner will be held. Tickets for the dinner should be purchased in advance.

Teenagers who are not yet of voting age may also serve as delegates. It is a great spring board for activism and community service.

There will also be a Zoom option to participate virtually. Being a dues-paying member is encouraged but NOT required. Delegates must reside in the 35th Legislative District.

Please contact Dusty Rhodes, Chair 35th Legislative District Democrats, at chair@35thdemocrats.org if you have questions.