Welcome to the Westside Democratic Headquarters!
(Website about to be revamped and modernized — stay tuned)
OUR MISSIONS: SAVE DEMOCRACY
ELECT KAMALA HARRIS and TIM WALZ!
ELECT DEMS in CA and NATIONWIDE
BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER to PASS PROGRESSIVE POLICIES (including CA ballot measures) and STOP CRUEL, RIGHT-WING ONES
Coming together is our strength
The Westside Dem HQ is a consortium of Los Angeles Democratic clubs and advocacy orgs pooling resources to run Get Out the Vote (GOTV) operations year-round. Most activities are currently Zoom-based, but we have big news:
ON AUGUST 22, 2024
WE’RE OPENING A HUGE ELECTION HQ IN SANTA MONICA
ON THE THIRD STREET PROMENADE
to give energized volunteers a fantastic, fun, professional-level GOTV infrastructure and space to meet up!
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You won’t want to miss the first major event, a watch party — food, drink, big-screen TVs! — for Kamala Harris’s historic nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention
Wow, we’re at capacity, and with regrets, have stopped taking reservations…. No guarantees, but you can try stopping by after 5:30 at 1241 3rd St. Promenade on the 22nd and if there’s room, we’ll see if we can sign you in
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But if you want a sure thing, why not sign up for our
GRAND OPENING w/ VIPs, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024, 1 PM
AND CLICK HERE FOR THE VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM —
LOTS OF WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Signing up gets you on our mailing list so you’re in the loop on everything HQ related. We know you get tons of emails, so we’ll try to be sparing, but this is our best way to let you know what’s happening
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Not only will you be able to call, text, or postcard in person … or hop a ride to swing state Nevada or a swing district right here in CA … you can also attend
HQ events:
Debate watch parties
With Kamala Harris as the new nominee, debate schedules may change, but as of this writing the next one is set for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with a VP debate Wednesday, September 25
FOR SURE WE’LL BE GATHERING AT THE HQ WITH FOOD, DRINK, AND POLITICAL PASSION IN SUPPORT OF OUR NOMINEES FOR THE DEBATES and all major election events, so save the dates!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION WATCH PARTY and GRAND OPENING!
Other special events with entertainment
Educational sessions about ballot measures
Candidate meet-and-greets
A where-else-could-you-find-this collection of political merch for sale
and more!
Come back here for updates, or sign up to volunteer to get on the mailing list
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** CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM — SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN HELP **
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WDHQs (a little history here) give >you< power and influence over tight elections across the country. Together we can reach millions of voters who might not otherwise vote
as blue as we do
Happening now, even before the Promenade HQ opens its doors
Zoom phone banks with the Democratic National Committee
CLICK HERE to phonebank with the DNC to flip the House and hold the Senate
We reach out to swing-state voters and districts about Democratic candidates, voter registration, and vote by mail
Each campaign hosts its own texting event using third-party apps that enable you to text using your computer or tablet — your phone is not used. So when you sign up be sure to follow their prompts and instructions. A lot of campaigns use Zoom to train and Slack to communicate with textbankers
Join our Facebook group to find the latest texting opportunities!
CLICK HERE to write postcards to voters and register new voters!
Show your support for Democracy with buttons, shirts, masks, and more!
PREVIOUS EVENTS FYI
Thank you to the 100+ who attended our fundraiser in honor of L.A. labor leaders
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Thursday, June 27, 6 PM:First Presidential debate
Group watching and emotional support — thank you to the almost 200 who signed up and 100+ who showed up at Barney’s Beanery! It wasn’t what we hoped for, but we were there for each other in support of a great President
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They CAN’T stop us when we work together. We’ve done it before and we can — and must — do it again
A handful of races will determine control of the Senate and several House races here in Southern California will determine control of the House
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And we can’t let people forget President Biden’s (with Kamala Harris as his stalwart VP) accomplishments as we make the case for a Harris Presidency. Here’s a great website for ammo on what having a Democratic president has meant for the country:
Of course we’ll share WhyHarris-type sites soon as they’re ready!