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Election Watcher 2022

Colorado Democrats are busy recruiting election watchers for the November election. This is a critical role in ensuring safe and secure elections. Interested democrats can sign up using this link 2022 election watcher!

What is an Election Watcher?

An Election Watcher is a registered voter who has been appointed by an authorized appointing entity to witness and verify the conduct of an election.

Who is eligible to be an Election Watcher for the CDP?

• Be a registered voter in Colorado affiliated with the Democratic Party;

• Be selected by an authorized appointing entity; and

• Not be a candidate on the ballot nor an immediate family member by blood, marriage, or civil union to the second degree if watching for the candidate.

• Take the CDP Watcher Training course and get credentialed as a watcher

Election Watchers do not need to be a resident of a county to watch in a particular county.

What election activities can a Watcher observe?

Election Watchers who have taken the Watcher Training Course may observe election activities where confidential or personally identifiable information may be within viewing. This includes:

• Setup and breakdown of Voter Service and Polling Centers;

• Voter check-in and registration activities;

• Ballot receipt and processing;

• Signature verification of mail ballot envelopes;

• Ballot duplication;

• Ballot tabulation;

• The Logic and Accuracy Test and Post-Election Audit;

• Provisional ballot processing;

• UOCAVA ballot processing;

• Canvass; and

• Recount

How Will Watchers Report Issues?

Watchers will report to the CDP Voter Protection team and Boiler Room any issues they encounter at VSPCs or counting rooms, including lack of ballots or supplies, internet problems, voter suppression tactics, misinformation, and any other issues of note. The CDP Boiler Room is made up of many experienced election lawyers who will find solutions and actions to take to address any issues at VSPCs or counting facilities.,

Election Watchers are the eyes and ears of thriving democracy and the Colorado Democratic Party depends on this effort to ensure that all voters can participate. Thank you for your interest in and commitment to democracy!

A Minute with the Chair

Mid-July 2022 News from Douglas County Dems

Douglas County Fair Parade

Saturday July 30th in Castle Rock.

Please come join us. Our signage will be all about our candidates. We will need people to carry the banners for each of our HD, SD and County Candidates. We had between 50 and 60 folks walking in the HR July 4th Parade. Let's have that and more.

Get the details and sign up on our mobilize link.

https://www.mobilize.us/dougcodems/event/471790/

August 5, 6, and 7 Douglas County Fair

Friday to Sunday: Spend time at the Douglas County Fair Marketplace with the Douglas County Democratic Party.

We need folks to sign up to help out with the booth. We will have local candidates there and hopefully there will be some statewide candidates join us throughout the weekend. Get the details and sign up on our mobilize link. Additional information will be provided to those who sign up.

If you'd like to donate candy please let me know. https://www.mobilize.us/dougcodems/event/476063/

Sunday July 24th Fun-raiser for Ruby Martinez

Support Ruby Martinez, our HD 45 candidate.

YOU are invited.... Ruby Martinez Our Candidate for House District 45

CASTLE ROCK, PRADERA & THE PINERY

When: Sunday July 24 2-4 PM Where: 7970 Hillview Street, Parker, CO 80134 There will be ice cream, donkeys, and good exchange of ideas! Please join us.

Sunday July 24th Fundraiser for Bob Marshall

3:30pm - 5:30pm

at the residence of Indira Duggirala, DCDP Secretary and Chair of South Asian Democrats of Colorado

You'll have an opportunity to hear from Douglas County Democrats before Bob addresses our guests. We are looking forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.

https://www.mobilize.us/dougcodems/event/480271/

And visit Bob's campaign website here.

Announcements

We are utilizing the online event publicity platform at Mobilize.US as it helps us know who our active volunteers are. I suggest you go to Mobilize.US and sign up for an account. This way you can get regular emails telling you of events you might be interested in. It is a growing platform designed specifically for Democratic events. HELP WANTED - We at DougCo Dems are in dire need of an events coordinator.

If you are interested in this volunteer position, I would love to hear from you.

If you have an event you wish to have publicized in our occasional email newsletter – and/or this News blog – please email Angela at chair@douglasdemocrats.org.

Please don't hesitate to send a link to this News Blog to your friends and neighbors, and encourage them to contact us here to offer volunteer help.

We can make changes by joining together in solidarity.

Job Opportunities in Democratic Campaigns

The Colorado Democratic Coordinated Campaign wants to employ Field Organizers in our Congressional District

The Colorado Democratic Party is seeking candidates to work as Field Organizers during the 2022 campaign cycle. This 2022 election season features competitive races in Colorado that include the re-election of Sen. Michael Bennet and statewide leaders such as Gov. Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser, Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Treasurer Dave Young. In addition, there are important elections for several US House seats and candidates for positions down the ballot.

The Coordinated Campaign will register, persuade, and mobilize voters to elect Colorado’s Democrats in 2022.

You can apply for these opportunities online right now. See below.

Check Out the Job Description

Have a look at the full job description.

How to Apply

To apply, fill in the online application form.

Posted 7/11/2022.