To get information about each Democratic presidential candidate, visit this page of the JCD website.

Here is a brief presentation by Bruce Cowan that covers the 2020 election as well: Powerpoint

Here are key dates in 2020:

Tuesday, March 10 – Presidential Primary Election Day

Washington State Presidential Primary Election. Since we do not register by party in Washington, you will attest on your ballot that you are a Democrat. To register to vote or to change your address, visit votewa.gov.

You should receive your ballot by February 21 and return it by March 10. No postage is required. The ballot will include candidates for Democrats and Republicans. Vote in ONLY ONE party, and don’t forget to sign your ballot.

Questions? Call the Elections Department at the Jefferson County Auditor’s office at 360-385-9117. Or, email us at info@jeffcodemocrats.com. Additional information provided by the Washington State Democratic party is here:  

Election Center
Jefferson County Elections

DOUBLE CHECK THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTIONS LINK ABOVE, BUT HERE ARE THE USUAL LOCATIONS FOR BALLOT DROP BOXES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.

• County Courthouse – 1820 Jefferson St.
  • Back parking lot of County Courthouse: Opens 20 days prior to Election Day, accessible 24/7. The box is closed and locked at 8:00 p.m. Election Day.
• Auditor’s Office – 1820 Jefferson St.
  • First floor County Courthouse: Ballot box located in the hallway just outside the Auditor’s Office. The office is open M – F, with the exception of holidays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with Election Day hours 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Brinnon Community Center – 306144 Hwy 101, Brinnon
  • Opens 20 days prior to Election Day, accessible 24/7. The box is closed and locked at 8:00 p.m. Election Day.
• Quilcene Community Center – 294952 Hwy 101, Quilcene
  • Opens 20 days prior to Election Day, accessible 24/7. The box is closed and locked at 8:00 p.m. Election Day.
• Jefferson County Library – 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock (Next to the book drop box in parking lot)
  • Opens 20 days prior to Election Day, accessible 24/7. The box is closed and locked at 8:00 p.m. Election Day.

RECEIVE IT, VOTE IT, SIGN IT, RETURN IT

Saturday, March 14 – Training for ‘Get Out the Vote’ in Jefferson County

“Winning elections is all about turnout – GOTV. If we turn out our voters – especially the ones that don’t vote often or are new voters – we win”–Tina Podlodowski, chair, Washington State Democrats.

The state Democrats’ Rise & Organize will be hosting “organizing academies and bootcamps” all over the state to prepare you for 2020 GOTV!

For Jefferson County, see the date and location below!
Saturday, March 14
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Port Townsend Public Library
1220 Lawrence St., Port Townsend

Follow this link to register: https://secure.ngpvan.com/wuqWgbSrskWgfiODqHtKCw2

Election Details:https://co.jefferson.wa.us/1266/Elections
Event Details: https://jeffcodemocrats.com/calendar/

HELP US CREATE ANOTHER BLUE WAVE!

Sunday, April 26: 

Some locations around the state will have legislative district caucuses on this date. The 24th LD will NOT have a caucus on this date … see the next entry.

Sunday, May 3 – How to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention!

The first opportunity to run to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention will be at the Jefferson County Democrats caucus and convention on May 3. The State party has opened pre-registration for delegate candidates at this website:

Delegate Registration — Election Center

Additional information on the timeline and requirements to be a delegate are included in the Election Center link above. The State party has asked us to advise delegate candidates that the estimated personal cost to attend the national convention in Milwaukee will be between $5,000 and $7,000. The Washington delegation will be housed in a hotel near O’Hare airport in Chicago, approximately 90 minutes away from the convention site. The delegation will be bused to and from the convention each day.

More about Sunday, May 3: Concurrent legislative district sub-caucuses and county conventions: The county party organizations in Jefferson, Clallam and Grays Harbor counties will organize events for all Democrats. Locations to be determined.

• 24th Legislative District Sub-Caucus. Supporters of each presidential candidate will meet to elect state delegates and alternates. These delegates will take part at the next two levels (May 30 and June 14) on their behalf. The proportion of delegates to be elected for each candidate is determined by the March 10 primary election. The number of delegates to be elected in each county is determined by the number of Democrats who voted there in 2016.
• Jefferson County Democrats Convention. On the same day, each county party organization in LD 24 will conduct its convention. All Democrats take part together in adopting county platforms. 

Saturday, May 30 – 6th Congressional District Caucus

State delegates elected April 26 and May 3 will elect delegates to the National Convention. Location: Suquamish.

Sunday, June 11-14 – State Convention

State delegates elect more national delegates and adopt the Washington State Democratic Platform. Location: Tacoma Convention Center.

July 13-16 – National Democratic Convention

National Democratic Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. National delegates nominate our presidential candidate and adopt the national platform.

Nov. 3, 2020 – Election Day

On this day, our fond hopes are to elect a Democrat as president of the United States, elect majorities in both houses of Congress, and to elect Democrats to state executive and legislative offices.

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The presidential primary is coming up, and it is crucial to encourage voters to vote. While many people vote reliably in every election, many people don’t.

If we can get these low-propensity voters to vote in the primary election, they are up to 90% more likely to vote in the general election. One of the best ways to do that is by contacting voters after the ballots are sent, reminding them to mail in their ballot.

While door-knocking is the most effective method,
phone calling is the second most effective.

Are you interested in making phone-calls to low-propensity Democratic-leaning voters?
I’ll supply you with a call list and a short script. Contact me at:

Diane Jones, JCD Elections Chair
dianefrjones@gmail.com
(360) 379-9193

The ballots are mailed Friday, Feb. 21. You can begin making calls starting Saturday. If you can help make calls, let me know, and I’ll email you a call list on Feb. 22.

The ballots are due March 10. I’ll create new call lists of voters who haven’t yet turned in their ballots around March 4.

If you have questions, call or send me an email. Thank you!

Diane Jones, JCD Elections Chair
dianefrjones@gmail.com
(360) 379-9193

FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEMOCRATS: Last year, we resisted. Now it’s time to go on the offensive. It’s time to Rise & Organize for a bluer Washington State and a bluer nation.

This year, we have a rare opportunity to make a huge difference on the national level. Some of the most competitive congressional races are right here in Washington State.

We’ve already hired organizers across the state and built a robust organizing apparatus to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in 2018. Organizing paid off last November when we won back the state Senate. Now, we need to expand those majorities and take the fight to Congress.

When you become a member of Rise & Organize, your sustaining monthly contribution allows us to invest in vital organizing work. Every monthly dollar raised by Rise & Organize will go directly into field and community organizing in key districts across our state.

With your support, we will continue building our statewide organizing infrastructure and getting Democrats elected!

In addition to the gifts listed below, all members of Rise and Organize will receive exclusive perks, including:

• Invitations to member-only events with prominent Democratic leaders
• Removal from most email solicitations

Riser Member Levels

1. $4/Month – Grassroots Giver: You will receive a Rise & Organize sticker
2. $8/Month – Fieldwork Funder: You will receive a Rise & Organize button and sticker
3. $15/Month – Obsessive Organizer: You will receive a Rise & Organize mug and button
4. $25/Month – Progressive Patriot: You will receive a Rise & Organize T-Shirt and button
5. $50/Month – Sustaining Supporter: You will receive all gifts listed above

If you have questions about your contribution, want to cancel your membership, or require assistance, please call Joe Barden at 206-583-0664.