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From Our Latest E-Blast–Time Is Running Out!

Hello Washington County Democrats, Neighbors, & Friends, 
Suggest always checking for updated information from the CDC, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the nation’s health protection agency. 


#RememberinNovember   #WashCoDemsCare    #StayHome   #allinthistogether 

…and the other Party continues to place politics above human lives…


Important Update:Tonight the Wisconsin Elections Commission clarified that voters who have not yet received their absentee ballot will not be able to call their clerk and receive a ballot by email (as you may have read earlier tonight). 


1) Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked on April 7 and received by 4:00 pm on April 13 to be counted.
2) Hand delivered ballots or ballots without a postmark must be returned to the polling place by 8:00 pm on April 7 to be counted.
3) If you have not received an absentee ballot and wish to vote, you must vote at your polling place on April 7. 


For your benefit, use the following link regarding drop boxes at the polling locations for Absentee Ballots, if you choose.Washington County Municipality Dropbox Availability
(Always use myvote.wi.gov for Clerk’s contact Info)
DPW encourages questions to Election Protection, the DPW organized and sponsored program 608-336-3232.
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Speaker Pelosi tonight, referring to Wisconsin

“We don’t agonize; we organize!”

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Governor Evers Executive Order remains below. It was enjoined by the WI Supreme Court.Please read and get a sense of competence, compassion, and empathy!
Governor Evers Executive Order #74 (here)

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot Extended!

A U.S. District Court judge ruled today in a lawsuit filed by DPW & DNC to eliminate several barriers to voting by mail in the April 7 election.  This ruling is a victory for voters, for public health, and our democracy, and it gives voters critical extra time to safely vote by mail.

WHAT THIS RULING MEANS TO VOTERS:

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is extended to TOMORROW (4/3) BY 5:00 PM. Please request one ASAP. https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/VoteAbsentee

The deadline to return an absentee ballot is extended to 4/13 at 4:00 PM, with no requirement that ballots be postmarked by election day.

Voters who are unable to safely obtain a witness certification are allowed to submit a written statement that they were unable to do so, despite reasonable efforts.

You can read Governor Evers Press Release here- https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/284a112

Read more about today’s ruling here-

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-judge-declines-to-postpone-april-7-presidential-primaries-in-wisconsin/2020/04/02/2ff660b4-74dc-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.html

Staying Connected in Washington County

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought anxiety, uncertainty, and fear into our lives, but you don’t need to suffer in silence–you’re not alone.  Staying in touch with friends, family, and your community is more important now than ever.  If you need help, re feeling isolated, or just want to talk, don’t be afraid to reach out.

It is also essential to be respectful of others’ feelings.  Everybody manages anxiety and stress differently. Please be thoughtful and non-judgmental. Also, be mindful of your actions; you must stay home if you can and keep a proper distance between yourself and others if you do go out.


The Washington County Dems are more than a county party; we are first and foremost a community.  Our volunteers have been tirelessly making calls to check in with our members and will continue to do so.

Please follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and check out their page on Stress and Coping.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Remember, we are all in this together. Be kind and be well.  

#allinthistogether #WashCoDemsCare #coronavirus #flattenthecurve