The Ballot Brief

Conversations with candidates in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce launched its new ‘Ballot Brief’ podcast series. According to a press release from the Chamber, the podcast will provide Chippewa Valley voters with the opportunity to hear directly from each of the six Democratic candidates seeking their party’s nomination for governor ahead of the August 11 primary election.

Hosted by the Chamber’s Director of Advocacy, Erica Bodden, this nonpartisan series features individual interviews with the Democratic gubernatorial candidates

The Ballot Brief is a podcast series that features conversations with candidates in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary. Focusing on issues that matter to the business community, the series will explore workforce, economic development, education, energy, and other key topics ahead of the August primary election.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbqIyClgyPPM

Candidate Forums and Debates

7th Congressional District (CD) and Governor Candidates

There are multiple candidate events in these last weeks before the August 11 Primary. If you cannot attend, most are live-streamed or recorded on Facebook or YouTube. Here is a partial listing:

• 7th CD - Tues July 14, 5:00-6:30pm, www.WJFW.com (NBC12 Rhinelander)
• 7th CD - Tues July 21, 6:30-8:00pm, watch party at Northwood Technical College, 1900 College Drive, Entrance N3, Rice Lake
• 7th CD - Sat July 25, 2:00-3:30pm, Siren School Auditorium
• 7th CD - Sat July 25, 6:00-7:30pm, Sevenwinds Casino in Hayward
• Governor - Tues July 28, 7:00-8:00pm, WISN Channel 12 (ABC)
• Governor/7th CD/Local candidates - Sat Aug 8, 12:00-5:00pm, Ojibwa Park

We've got a Lot Going on Saturday, July 25!

Please join us at one or all events! We are Stronger Together!

Chetek Adopt-a-Highway

9:00-11:00am

• The Barron County Democrats will do our part in cleaning up the environment on a 2-mile stretch of Hwy SS north of Chetek. This is the second of our three clean-up dates this summer (June 6, July 25, Sept 19).
• Meet us at the Connexus Credit Union on Hwy SS just north of Chetek. We'll provide safety vests, trash bags, trash "sticks", and bug repellent. Please wear boots and long pants - the ticks may be out. Wear your Barron Co Dems t-shirt if you have one. Join us for lunch afterward at the Crossroads Restaurant in Cameron.
• If you would like to help, use the link to leave your name and contact information: Adopt a Highway Contact List 

Weekly Peaceful Protest

Every Saturday 10:00 am-12:00 pm

300 block of S Main St, Rice Lake (map) 

• We are protesting 10am-12pm throughout the summer and fall (basically until things change for the better!). Keep in mind you don't have to stay for the full 2 hours - although time flies by when surrounded by friends! Grab a lawn chair and make your voice heard. Our next protest issues are: Voting Rights, Government Corruption, and 250 Year Anniversary of our Democracy. Check out our Facebook and Instagram accounts for some great pictures.
• We're including a food pantry element to our weekly peaceful protests. Area food pantries are concerned about their dwindling supplies, so we are asking protestors (and observers) to drop off non-perishable food items and personal care items at our Saturday protests. We will distribute these items throughout the county.

Canvassing

1:00-3:30pm

• Knock on friendly doors. We will be canvassing Saturday July 25th, making sure our fellow Democrats are prepared to vote in the August 11 Primary. We will provide you with training, scripts, and a partner if you wish. Contact Pat at 608-886-7821 or Gerry at 715-205-5362 if you are interested.
• Sign up to make phone calls. Log on to www.wisdems.org/volunteer to join a phone banking team. You will be given training, scripts and phone numbers of progressive voters. You can make the calls according to your schedule!

Dems Office Hours

Wednesdays, 12:00-6:00 pm

(Extended hours begin July 22)

Dems Office - 133 N Main St (map)

We are extending our Wednesday hours to 12-6 pm to help accommodate working folks. Stop by to pick up yard signs, work on campaigns, discuss the candidates, or sign up to cover a shift or two at the office. You can also join our sign-makers who create those great peaceful protest signs. We have materials and slogan ideas.

 

Note: The office will be closed on Wednesday July 15 since we will be at our Democrats booth at the County Fair. Extended hours will start at July 22.

 

If you have questions, contact Pat at patedwardsen@gmail.com or 608-886-7821