Hoosier Delegates Attend the Democratic National Convention and Nominate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
This week, Chicago played host to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The four-day event featured speakers such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Shawn Fain, and of course, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz: The now official Democratic nominees for President and Vice President of the United States.
The Roll Call was on Tuesday, during which time delegates ceremoniously announced their votes. When Indiana’s turn came, Gary native Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” filled the United Center, celebrating the Hoosier State’s nomination for the Harris-Walz administration to lead our nation forward. Actor Sean Astin, who played Rudy in ‘Rudy’ and Bob in Stranger Things, helped us deliver our votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!
Indiana Is Way Behind on Education
Hoosiers have been failed by twenty years straight of one-party Republican administrations. They have disinvested in communities across the state and the largest driver for upward mobility for all: public education.
The results are that Indiana ranks 46th overall in education, and most of your tax dollars on K-12 education go to largely unaccountable charter schools instead of your neighborhood schools.
Each week, the State Party will highlight key policy from Democrats at the Statehouse or across the state. Democrats deliver a better future for Hoosier families, and we urge you to share this information with your networks.
On August 19, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-1) announced the Munster Police Department was to receive $215,000 to upgrade its technology and equipment, with the goal of improving the Department’s efficiency, allowing its members to take on more cases.
“We can always count on Congressman Mrvan to deliver for Munster. Frank has a servant’s heart and has always been a friend and supporter to law enforcement throughout my entire career, and this funding demonstrates his commitment to first responders and public safety,” Munster Police Chief Stephen Scheckel stated in a press release.
State Rep. Chuck Moseley is prepared to continue his work on behalf of all Hoosiers working, playing, and living in Indiana’s 10th District. He was first elected in 2008, and throughout his tenure in the General Assembly he has become known for focusing on veteran’s affairs, having authored numerous bills concerned with providing accessible and affordable health care for veterans with PTSD. Follow this link to learn more about his work, donate, register to vote, and more.
Join Jennifer McCormick at an Upcoming Event
Jennifer will be joining Indy LaborFest on Saturday, August 24 from 12-6 pm at Garfield Park’s MacAllister Amphitheater. Entry is free, and activities include food trucks, an instrument zoo, live music, and more. To stay up to date with all her events, view her official website for more information.
Get Involved! Opportunities to Volunteer Near You!
The 2024 campaign season is getting started, and campaigns around the state are needing help! Find an event near you and get involved to help elect more Democrats!
Upcoming Candidate Trainings
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Monday, August 26 from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training entitled Data Management for Your Field Plan, designed to help you mobilize and consolidate your voter base ahead of election day. Sign up here!
Join the Indiana-9 Democrats for a Special Event
Join Indiana-9 Democrats on Wednesday, September 4 at 5:30 pm at the Clark County 4H Fairgrounds to celebrate all things Democratic, featuring special guests Lieutenant Governor Candidate Terry Goodin, Attorney General Candidate Destiny Wells, and former IN-9 Rep. Baron Hill. For RSVP go to the rally’s website or find the event on Facebook.
Meet The Indiana Rural Summit
This nine-candidate supergroup is dedicated to shaking up Southern Indiana politics for the better by spreading their core message: Rural communities and small towns can have better healthcare, schools, and jobs.
To do this, the candidates have launched a six-stop regional tour to connect with underrepresented voters. Want to get IN on the action? The next event will be on Aug. 29 in Shelby/Johnson County. For more information + other events, follow this link.
INDems IN the News
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: Black women quickly mobilize to boost Kamala Harris presidential bid
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: “No man’s land:” Hoosiers on Medicaid waitlist seek answers
- IndyStar: Which Hoosiers will be at the Democratic National Convention? Here’s Indiana’s delegation
- IndyStar: Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
- IndyStar: 2024 DNC roll call celebrated songs from each state. Here’s which song represented Indiana
- NPR: Pete Buttigieg calls for ‘joy’ — not a ‘re-run of some TV wresting death match’
- WFYI: The Inflation Reduction Act spurred clean energy investment in Indiana. Will it continue?
- INHouse Dems: Porter abstains from budget committee vote for the second time, objects use of surplus funds for LEAP district
- WISH-TV: Harris’ running mate Tim Walz talks of ‘bringing the joy’ in his national introduction at DNC
- State Affairs: 3 gubernatorial candidates, 3 property tax plans. What would each do?
- WRTV: Black Business Month is bringing more resources to Indy’s black-owned businesses
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