The following is the link to the Democratic Council of State candidates video. http://www.thirdpro.com/finaljuneb.mov

In addition, it has been posted on YouTube. This will cut down on loading times. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=5MD3f3R88lM

Get to know the candidates. Send the links to your friends and family in North Carolina.

For the September 8 meeting, the Wake County Democratic Men's Club will have a fund raiser in honor of Betty Ann Knudsen.
*Former Wake County Commissioner
*Inspiration to A Generation of Female Democrats
*Fearless Advocate for Progressive Causes

Presentations by Rep. Jennifer Weiss, Justice Robin Hudson, and Former County Commissioner Jack Nichols.

Dinner Meeting:
Monday, September 8
6:30pm
Clarion Hotel
320 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC

Dinner cost: $16 We expect a large crowd so please RSVP. Contact Steven Hill at wakedemmen@wakedems.org or call (919) 773-0245 by Thursday, September 4.

All donations beyond the price of dinner ticket will be given to Wake County Democratic Party for the 2008 Unity Campaign in honor of Betty Ann Knudsen.

If you missed our Pancakes & Politics Breakfast with Rob Christensen, you missed a wonderful morning of history and funny stories regarding our politicians.

We thank Rob Christensen for sharing his wealth of knowledge and sense of humor.

A special thank you goes out to the cook, Joanne Casey and also to Chris Telesca for volunteering his time to help us out this morning.

Since we haven't turned NC Blue since '76...
Get out your bell bottoms, platform shoes, and afro wigs for a GROOVY Block Party to remember. Not only will we give an awesome send off for everyone heading to Denver, but we will also celebrate TFO member Aben El Amin's Birthday! Abeni is the 2nd Vice Chair for the Wake Dem Party and has been a loyal Obama supporter from the start. We will supply the food, music, and fun. All we need is you in your funkiest, Obamafied 70's outfit to make it Super Groovy!

US PRESIDENT – Barack Obama (VP yet to be determined)

US SENATE – Kay Hagan

US CONGRESS
DISTRICT 2 – Bob Etheridge *
DISTRICT 4 – David Price *
DISTRICT 13 – Brad Miller *

GOVERNOR – Bev Purdue
LT GOVERNOR – Walter Dalton

COUNCIL OF STATE
SECRETARY OF STATE – Elaine Marshall *
ATTORNEY GENERAL – Roy Cooper *
TREASURER – Janet Cowell
AUDITOR – Beth A. Wood
COMMISSIONER OR INSURANCE – Wayne Goodwin
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR – Mary Fant Donnan
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION – June Atkinson *
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE – Ronnie Ansley

DATES FOR VOTING - Early Voting with Same Day Registration will take place at the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh beginning on October 16 though October 22, and at the main BOE site and 15 other satellite voting sites from October 23 through November 1.

MAIN SITE LOCATION AND HOURS
Board of Elections Office
Conference Room
337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh

Thu 10/16 –Fri 10/17 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon 10/20 - Fri 10/24 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat 10/25 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sun 10/26 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

September 15 - First day to request an absentee ballot by mail.

October 10 - Last day to register, change your name, address or party affiliation. Voter registration forms must be postmarked by or hand delivered by 5 PM. Forms are available at www.wakegov.com/elections or by calling 919 857-9345.

October 16 - One-Stop Voting begins at the Board of Elections office.

October 28 - Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail.

November 1 - One-Stop Early Voting ends.

Please let us know your idea to help the Democratic party!