december 2022

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Mid-Term Election 2022 Round Up

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Cindy Schwedler in front of the ICDP headquarters in East Tawas for the Halloween Parade

Hear from the ICDP's three candidates for office about their perspectives on the campaign and strategy for the future

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Did Iosco County experience a safe election? Hear from two members who served as election inspectors/poll workers as well as a Precinct Chair about their perspectives and what is needed for the future.

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The Future of the Democrats in Rural Michigan

Here's a link to an article in the Detroit Free Press featuring Cathy Albro, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party's Rural Caucus.

freep article link
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Dr. Bob Lorinser Post Election Perspective

Read Dr. Bob Lorinser's assessment of the 2022 Mid Terms and potential implications for 2024:

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Here's the article that Dr. Bob references about which voters turned out in this mid-term election:

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County

# Donors

$ Donation

Alcona

1

$100

Alpena

5

$160

Arenac 

1

$20

Iosco

26

$1,450

Oakland

1

$10

Ogemaw

6

$270

Presque Isle

3

$370

Upper Peninsula

1

$100

Washtenaw

1

$50

Total 

45

$2,530

During the final two weeks of the campaign, the project to raise some last-minute funds for Dr. Bob generated 45 donations from 40 people.  The total is $2,530 in donations ranging from $10 to $250. Thanks to all individuals who participated - Iosco County led the initiative!

Campaign Committee Report

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Jim Mortimer provides a data analysis report to lead the party's direction for the 2024 election based on outcomes from the past six election cycles in Iosco County.

election analysis here
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Post Election Celebration Draws Large Crowd

ICDP held a Post Election Celebration at the headquarters on November 9, 2022.  Nearly 50 people were in attendance to share their experiences with the mid terms. Review the photos below from the event.

Local Democrats meet Georgia Senator

Carrie & Matt Albin, winners of the ICDP's Halloween Costume Contest, were recently travelling to Florida and met Rev. Raphael Warnock during a rest area stop. Rev. Warnock won reelection to the US Senate, by a margin of 51.4%. Congratulations!

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Join us for the annual Holiday Party!

Don't forget to join the ICDP for its annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the ICDP office at 224 Newman Street in East Tawas. 

Santa will be visiting and lead a Secret Santa gift exchange.  Please bring a wrapped gift with a $10 value.

RSVP by end of day Thursday, December 8 below!

rsvp here

​Why I Donate to ICDP: Join the 100 Member Challenge

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Here's a perspective by Kathleen Davidson, ICDP Trustee, on why she donates monthly to the ICDP. The Executive Committee continues to encourage members to give $10 or more each month through Act Blue.

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join the challenge here
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November General Membership Meeting Notes

ICDP held its monthly membership meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, November 1st. Click here for a summary of the meeting activities:

read meeting notes here

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