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Town of Strafford Democratic Committee
We are a local grassroots organization in Strafford, NH, working to elect Democrats at all levels of government. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Hill Library. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 2, at 7 p.m. Please join us.
We are a local grassroots organization in Strafford, NH, working to elect Democrats at all levels of government. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Hill Library. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 2, at 7 p.m. Please join us.
Vote November 6
Whether or not your candidate won the primary, it is imperative that you vote in the general election on November 6. Stop by the New Hampshire Democratic Party's coordinated campaign office at 16 Sixth Street in Dover. Help is needed to boost Democratic turnout and make it a Blue Wave!
Whether or not your candidate won the primary, it is imperative that you vote in the general election on November 6. Stop by the New Hampshire Democratic Party's coordinated campaign office at 16 Sixth Street in Dover. Help is needed to boost Democratic turnout and make it a Blue Wave!
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Local Democratic State Rep candidates Bob Perry and Ellen Phillips got more votes in the September primary election than the incumbents did! That shows a high level of interest and energy on the part of Strafford Town Democrats. Next, we mobilize for the general election in November. If you can place a yard sign or help Bob canvass in the coming weeks, please call him at 603-269-4651. |
Support our Local Democratic Candidates
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Former State Rep Bob Perry is running for State Representative. (We vote for two State Reps.) Learn more.
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Retired literacy teacher Ellen Phillips also seeks to become a State Rep from our district. Learn more.
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Attorney Chris Roundy of Nottingham is our candidate for State Senate. Learn more.
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Alec Baldwin to Headline Democratic Dinner in October
On the lighter side ... the NH primary brings many special guests to headline fundraising events. The New Hampshire Democratic Party will feature Alec Baldwin as this year’s keynote speaker at the inaugural Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner. The dinner will take place on Sunday, October 14, at 5:00 p.m. at the Manchester Downtown Hotel. Baldwin is co-author of the best-selling Trump parody, "You Can't Spell America Without Me." Learn more about the event.
Saluting an American Patriot
Members of the Town of Strafford Democratic Committee salute the valued contributions of the late John S. McCain, who, over decades, contributed to the American experience as a military officer, war hero, senator from Arizona, and statesman; above all for his genuine love of country and of the institutions of government he so revered.
Strafford Blueberry Festival a Huge Success!
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Thanks to everyone who came to our second annual Blueberry Festival August 4 at the Waldron Store. Guests included Lincoln Soldati, Deaglan McEachern, Chris Pappas, Terence O’Rourke, William Martin, and Naomi Andrews, all candidates in the Democratic primary for Congress.
We also were joined by Steve Marchand, a candidate for Governor. Our local State Senate candidate Chris Roundy and state representative candidates (we have two seats in our district) Ellen Phillips and Bob Perry were in attendance. Congratulations to our winning bakers: Julie Heald took top honors in the bake-off, with Shirley Brownell in second place, and Joann Joffries winning third. The winner in the children's category was Lana Trafton. See more photos of the festival. |
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Families Belong Together
Several Strafford Democratic Committee members attended the Families Belong Together Rally in Dover on June 27. The rally called for families torn apart due to the current immigration crack down to be reunited. Regina Flynn, Thom Flynn, and STDC Chair Bob Perry (top left) heard Andres Mejia whose father has been deported (top right), speak about his challenges growing up without his father in the US. Asma Elhuni (bottom left) spoke of her treatment as a Muslim and her fears for the safety of her sons.
After the rally Dover residents attended the city council meeting urging them to pass a resolution to cease the zero-tolerance immigration policy. The resolution was passed! Read the full article here:
http://www.fosters.com/news/20180627/dover-council-calls-for-trump-to-end-family-separation
Protecting Voter Rights
Committee Chair Bob Perry, who formerly represented Strafford in the State Legislature, has been active in protecting voter rights in NH. Opponents of Republican leadership's continuing attempts to regulate our fundamental right to vote jammed Rm. 102 of the legislative office building on April 10, with overflow into the hallway. The Chair of the committee refused to move the hearing to a larger room, though eventually ceded to the need. A public hearing is not a public hearing when 30-35 members of the public are excluded from the hearing for 45 minutes. After lengthy and unnecessary questioning of opponents of the bill by Republican senators, Sen. Woodburn (D-Dist.1) asked members to "stop the badgering." All but 2 of approximately 20 speakers opposed the bill.
See WMUR coverage of the event.
Read Bob Perry's testimony.
See WMUR coverage of the event.
Read Bob Perry's testimony.
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The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there." Robert M. Pirsig, philosopher, journalist, educator. 1928 - 2017 |
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