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League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley will host a free voter registration training via Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, according to a press release.
The training will teach participants how to help others register to vote and how to access resources. According to the release, topics will include registration methods and deadlines, eligibility requirements and required documents.
Participants will also learn how to direct voters to information on myvote.wi.gov, such as their municipal clerk, polling place, election dates, what’s on the ballot and how to request an absentee ballot.
While the training is free, participants must register ahead of time online at the LWV-GCV website at lwv-gcv.org. Click on the Calendar tab and the event title on Aug. 29. A confirmation and Zoom link will be sent after registration.
For more information or help registering for this training, please contact Lori Miller, LWV-GCV member, at lbmiller492@gmail.com.
Member Survey
Our Chippewa County Democratic Member Survey has finally arrived! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and submit it.
Coffee and Conversation on Hiatus
Our Wednesday Coffee and Conversation Zoom gathering will be on hiatus until later in the Fall. There are primarily two reasons: the first is a need for a new host(s) and the second is just a lack of participants this summer. Perhaps a restart in there Fall will be welcomed.
Join us at the Fair!
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair begins July 12th and runs through July 16th. As in the past we are sponsoring an informational booth (with Eau Claire County) to promote our local Democratic Party and our progressive values. The Democratic Party of Chippewa County is...
Poll Worker Info Sessions
Serve your community and protect democracy by becoming a poll worker for the 2024-2025 election cycle! Working the polls and helping your neighbors cast their ballots is one of the most impactful ways to support voting rights in your community. Join our 30-minute Info...
Congressional District Conventions
CALL TO DPW STATE CONVENTION AND TO CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONVENTIONS The Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it will hold its State Convention in Green Bay Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th, 2023. More information will be coming later. The 3rd CD...
February Monthly Meeting to be Held on Zoom
Because of the severe weather forecast for Wednesday, the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of Chippewa County will be held virtually via Zoom. Click to learn more!
It’s About Helping Out!
Dear Fellow Progressives: Democracy and its tenets have stood strong here in America for over 250 years. Yet today, we are facing the most pernicious assault on Democracy we have ever seen. And, it has only been amplified by the constant Republican attacks on voting...
WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT CANDIDATES
The progressive candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court are Judge Janet Protasiewitz (https://www.janetforjustice.com) and Judge Everett Mitchell (https://www.judgeeverettmitchell.com). It is critical we elect a progressive candidate to the current very conservative...
Changes to Monthly Meeting Date and Time
The regular Monthly Membership Meeting will now be held on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at 6:00 pm. NOTE: It is NOT the last Wednesday of the month. Some months have 5 Wednesdays!! Our Monthly Membership Meetings are on the following dates: Wednesday, February 22,...
New Year, New Chair, New Meeting Date!
As the new chair of the Chippewa County Democrats, I wanted to take a moment to say a few words and introduce myself. I would like to first say thank you for your support and trust you have given in electing me to take on such an important role in the community. I am...
Thinking of Running for Office?
Wisconsin Progress Candidate Trainings Have you ever thought about running for local office? Get all the answers & resources you need to make the decision at one of Wisconsin Progress’ candidate trainings. Between November & January, Wisconsin Progress staff...
Thank You!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to all the candidates who put so much time and effort into their campaigns over the past several months. We are proud of the very positive way each of you have conducted yourselves in this endeavor.
We also want to thank all the volunteers and others who provided support throughout this campaign period.
Please take a little time to relax and recoup your strength, but know we soon need to get right back at it to prepare for our spring elections.
Thanks again to all who worked so hard for Democrats in this campaign!
Drivers Needed, Nov 5-8
Please help us get out the vote by driving canvassers to their door knocking destinations. We especially need driver’s Saturday, November 5th starting at 9:00 am because we are knocking on doors in Lake Hallie. Houses are a little farther apart and walking takes just...
Get Out the Vote
Next weekend is GOTV. It is our last chance to make sure we have contacted every Democrat we can about their voting plan. It's simple - WHEN DEMOCRATS VOTE, DEMOCRATS WIN!That's why we are hoping, asking, that you will step outside of your comfort zone, and do...
Message From the Mayor
In the November 8, 2022 Election, the City of Chippewa Falls will ask taxpayers to exceed the levy limit by $1.2 million per year, starting in fiscal year 2023. Funds from this referendum will hire additional public safety employees and increase Police and Fire &...
Voting Republican puts retirement benefits at risk
(By Carolyn Kaiser. Originally published in The Cap Times)Like more than 1 million Wisconsinites, both my husband and I rely on Medicare and receive Social Security. These programs have been our lifeblood, allowing me and my husband to enjoy our retirement without...
Write-In Candidate Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy is running a write-in candidacy for the 23rd District Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Primary. "It came to my attention that there is no Democratic Candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate seat in District 23. As a citizen of our beautiful state and a...
