Time to reflect on the ARLEG session

The ACLU of Arkansas published a recap of the general session and reading through it highlights every single reason that we must contest every seat in the House and Senate. We may not win them all in 2022, but we have an opportunity to continue to highlight just how little the current majority actually cares about Arkansans. You can read the recap here:  ACLU recap on ARLEG session

The 2022 primary is exactly one year away from today!

There are over 1,500 seats where we must run Democrats against the opposition - can you ask someone in your circle to run for office, or start a conversation with a friend about how you want to be involved in the work over the next 18 months to get more Democrats elected? 

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Stay strong and safe!

Gracie Ziegler

AFDW President

gracieziegler@gmail.com

479-466-2735

Upcoming AFDW Events

• The discussion of “The Sum of Us” will be June 16th at 6 pm. Read at your leisure and share your copy with others if you can. 
• During that time, we'll also have a shareout from the National Convention for those that could not attend. The NFDW Convention will bring with it a new slate of national NFDW officers, amended bylaws, and strategic initiatives - it's an exciting time for the organization. 

Senior Democrats of Arkansas

Sr. Dems

Arkansas Senior Democrats Luncheon - Featuring the CAUCUSES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY: LEARN ABOUT THE EXCITING WORK OUR CAUCUSES ARE UNDERTAKING

SATURDAY JUNE 5, 2021—12:00 NOON

Copper Grill Restaurant

For Reservations notify Sheila Castin at gandscastin@att.net or Dawne Vandiver at dawnevandiver@gmail.com    

• For a discount price you can pay in advance by sending  $35 – Cash or Check only, made out to Arkansas Senior Democrats, mail to Sheila Castin, 3 Bugle Ct., Little Rock, AR 72227.  

• Payment at the door is $40 (Cash or Check only).

Deadline for registration is June 1st.  If you have any questions, text or call Dawne Vandiver at 501-607-3387.

Meet your NFDW Convention Delegates!

The Pulaski County Democrats have announced an Arkansas-focused campaign staff training program this summer! Building the Bench is an a la carte program to allow future staffers to focus on a specialty or attend all courses to prepare to be a Campaign Manager. Completely free of charge, this program is open to all Democrats around the state at all skill levels and will be conducted virtually.

Sign up today to help Build the Bench!

This is a new section to our newsletter - we will try and keep a running list as people announce publicly. Please let us know if a Democrat announces in your area and we’ll add their info to this running list. 

It’s important to remember that this will be a very active primary and while we definitely encourage people to RUN FOR OFFICE, as an organization we do not endorse candidates until after the primary. 

Please review candidates as they announce and engage with them directly if you have questions or are wanting to get involved with the campaigns as individuals. 

Democrats who have announced their run for office in Arkansas (in alphabetical order):

Governor

• James “Rus” Russell - https://vote4rus.com/ 

• Supha Xayprasith-Mays (website not working)

Congress

• Laure Mallett-Hayes - https://www.laurenforarkansas.com/

Behind the Scenes!
We need your help to track data, organize information, and support the information that needs to be shared. 

COMMITTEES OF AFDW

• Rules, Resolutions, and Revisions - review the Bylaws annually and make recommendations to the Executive Board 
• Programming - works to plan programming throughout the year and the AFDW annual convention every August
• Fundraising -  planning and  implementing fundraising events
• County auxiliary expansion - shall work with counties not yet affiliated to kick off affiliation and monitor progress, reporting, start-up, etc.
• Candidate recruitment - as simple as asking your friends and neighbors to run for office and helping them get the tools they need to move forward with filing

Additional work being done by volunteers

• Organize Data - we're making it easier to contact different committees and groups. Can you help with some data entry work? 
• Communications - Share and Create Content - we want to make sure no matter where you are online or not, you can get up-to-date information from AFDW. We need members to share from our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to their own pages and groups to help signal boost and amplify.
  • Just click that SHARE button anytime you see new material. 
  • Share the information when you're talking to your friends on the phone or safely if you are gathering with friends or family. 
• Register Voters - it's never too early to register to VOTE. Be sure to ask everyone you know if they are registered and ask them to confirm their voter information is still accurate. You can do this by visiting VoterView.