January 2025 Newsletter and Meeting Notice

JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER AND MEETING NOTICELegislative District 18 DemocratsJanuary 17, 2025 IN THIS NEWSLETTER(click menu item to jump directly)Meeting RegistrationMeeting SpeakersState Committee Meeting January 18Tucson Sentinel Analysis by PrecinctSave the Date – St. Patrick’s Day EventPotential TikTok BanMeeting Documents JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETINGJanuary 28, 20256:30 – 8:00 pm   Register and get the Zoom … Read more

Arizona Democratic Party Chair Candidate Forum

The candidates spoke at the AZ Dems Progressive Council Meeting. They included incumbent Chair Yolanda Bejarano and challengers Cathy Ransom, Robert Branscomb and Dave Braun.

LD18 Successes for 2023 and 2024

By Larry Bodine, LD18 Board Member All these achievements were accomplished with a team effort, with board members, PCs and volunteers working together. 2024 election: promoted dozens of canvassing, tabling, texting LD18 52,000 voters, mailing 60,000 printed voter guides, phone banking and fundraising initiatives. We assisted LD16, 17, and 19 with election guides. Annual fundraising: … Read more

LD18 Letter Brigade – Perspectives That Matter

Step into the world of civic involvement with the LD18 Letter Brigade. Our team of volunteers consistently provides well-reasoned Democratic viewpoints that resonate in the Arizona Daily Star and on Tucson.com. It isn’t just about sharing opinions; it’s about fostering a local community where our collective voices make a real impact. We encourage your active … Read more

Swing State Blues by Carol Evans

Written and performed by Carol Evans who happens to be an elected precinct committee person in Precinct 99. I got the swing state blues, I got the swing state blues! [Repeat] Wakin’ up I feel the strain Eatin’ my breakfast, I feel the strain Lunchtime comes, I need my Tums… Oh, I got the swing … Read more

Larry ‘n Mallory’s List of Campaign Links

Links to accompany the presentation by: <<Click here for a PDF of this list with QR Codes>> The central source for voter info for the 2024 Election at https://ld18dems.org/election-info/ It includes: Find canvassing and phone banking opportunities: https://ld18dems.org/events/ and https://www.mobilize.us/kirstenengelforcongress/ Learn to use the MiniVan (video): https://www.ngpvan.com/blog/canvassing-with-minivan/#training Arizona Weekly Virtual Phonebank https://ld18dems.org/phone-banking-an-easy-way-to-help-democrats-win-in-november/ Social Media: Repost … Read more

Don’t Be Fooled by Steve Spain’s Lies About Pima County’s Budget

By Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott. He was elected to represent District One in November 2020 and took office at the start of 2021. On August 31, the League of Women Voters scheduled a debate between my opponent, Steve Spain and me. Both of us confirmed our attendance. Just minutes before the debate started, Spain … Read more

Kirsten Engel Debates Republican Opponent on PBS

Watch the recording of the August 29th debate between Congressional Candidate (CD6) Kirsten Engel and the Republican Incumbent here. You can also read the article by Larry Bodine, LD18 Chair: Kirsten Engel Shines in PBS Debate on the Congressional District 6 Race. CiscoMAGA Just Lied.

Where to Pick Up LD18 Voter Guides to Hand Out

LD18’s voter info collection includes: Voter Guides, Project 2025 Info Sheet, Proposition Guides, School Board Candidate Guides and Prop 139 material. Beginning the week of Sept 16, LD18 handouts will be available, while supplies last, at the following LD18 Tabling Locations: Shannon MVD Thursdays 9am-3pm Udall Farmers Market Fridays 8am-12pm (9am-1pm starting Oct 4) To … Read more