Democrats Special Meeting
Posted July 23, 2014 at 5:32 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats (SJCDs) invite all Democrats to its special meeting at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Grange hall in Friday Harbor. The only item on the agenda is to vote to decide whom to endorse, if anyone, for Congressional District No. 2 in the primary election on August 5. We expect the meeting will last approximately one hour.
San Juan County recently mailed to all registered voters their ballots for the primary election on August 5. There will be only one race on the ballot with more than two candidates, that for the representative from Congressional District No. 2, a position currently held by Rep. Rick Larsen. There are three candidates for this position on the primary ballot, Democrat Rick Larsen, Independent Mike Lapointe, and a Republican. The two candidates receiving the most votes on August 5 will pass on to the general election on November 4.
All registered voters in San Juan County attending the SJCD meeting on July 27 who consider themselves to be Democrats will be eligible to vote on any motion to endorse. In order for Democratic voters to make an informed decision, we have invited Rep. Larsen and Mike Lapointe to attend the meeting so Democrats can listen to their presentations and ask them questions. Mr. Lapointe has accepted our invitation, whereas Mr. Larsen will not be present, although he may be represented by a surrogate.
Most of you are familiar with Rep. Larsen, whose website is www.ricklarsen.org. As Mike Lapointe is not as well known, you can learn about him at his website www.mikelapointe.org. Of particular interest is his position opposing the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal coal terminal near Bellingham, which Rep. Larsen supports.
The SJCDs suggest that you delay the return of your primary ballot until after you either attend our meeting on July 27, or until after you learn whom we have decided to endorse. But in any case, be sure to VOTE on our before August 5.
We hope to see you on July 27.
David Dehlendorf, Chair
San Juan County Democrats
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