Preserve & Protect Your Vote
1. Don’t know where to vote on Election Day? Click here for list of Montana county election office phone numbers. Polls are open Tuesday from 7am to 8pm.
2. Montanans can still vote early at your county election offices until noon on Monday, November 1.
3. If you received an early vote ballot and haven’t yet returned it, you can drop your ballot off at your county election office on Monday, November 1.
4. If you requested an absentee ballot and haven’t received it yet, you can still vote early at your county election office up until noon on Monday, November 1, or at your normal polling place on Tuesday, November 2. You’ll be asked to sign a statement affirming that you didn’t get your early ballot, and then you’ll be allowed to vote.
5. If you have a problem voting early or at the polls on Election Day – or if you see voting irregularities or problems that disenfranchise voters – call Bill Lombard, DNC state director immediately. Bill can be reached by calling 406-442-9520 or 406-459-8860.
6. Be informed * Be prepared * Preserve & Protect The Vote: Read the Voter Bill of Rights from the Democratic National Committee:
It’s Time For A New Montana
It’s time for a new Montana. A Montana where we work together to create a brighter future for all Montanans. A Montana where all citizens have hope and opportunity. A Montana where positive ideas are given a fair shake and a fair hearing. A Montana where petty bickering is set aside so we can move Montana forward. A Montana where leaders do the right thing for our seniors, students, working families, small businesses, neighbors and friends in need.
We’re proud of that Democrats have offered common sense ideas for a better Montana. It’s unfortunate that Bob Brown and his friends aren’t willing to let go of the negative politics of the past:
· “The word nonpartisan is not in my vocabulary.” – Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Montana), quoted in the Billings Gazette, 10/26/04
· “I remember feeling almost hysterical,” says Thielman, who pleaded with Brown: “Hey, I know it’s not the right thing to do, but you’ve gotta win, and the right thing is that you win.” – Bob Brown’s campaign manager, Jason Thielman, quoted in the Missoula Independent, 10/21/04
Bob Brown Buddy Ad Backfires
** New Information On Brown Supporters **
Recently, we told you about a new Republican Governor Association attack ad against Brian Schweitzer that’s flooded with deliberate lies about Brian’s business record and includes no specific allegations. The ad features Bruce Tutvedt, a relative, business partner and donor of Bob Brown and Martz appointee to the Flathead Basin Commission; Bonnie Donsbach, the relative of a top GOP operative; and Gary Havens, a scofflaw with numerous court judgments against him (see fact sheet).
GOTV ** GOTV ** GOTV ** GOTV
Over 500 Montanans have already been through get-out-the-vote training – there’s still time for YOU to get involved in this crucial Election Day activity.
- Billings – Individual training – Dem HQ, 1 South Broadway – 256-5706
- Bozeman – Individual training – Dem HQ, 317 E Mendenhall – 585-0436
- Butte – Saturday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m. -- Carpenters Union, 156 W. Granite -- 723-2185
- Butte – Sunday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. -- Carpenters Union, 156 W. Granite -- 723-2185
- Great Falls – Saturday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. -- Dem HQ, 806 Central Av. -- 455-6789
- Helena – Saturday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m. -- Dem HQ, 303 N. Ewing -- 442-9520
- Helena – Sunday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. -- Dem HQ, 303 N. Ewing -- 442-9520
- Kalispell – Thursday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. -- Dem HQ, 155 N. Main -- 755-4943
- Kalispell – Monday, Nov. 1 – 10 a.m. -- Dem HQ, 155 N. Main -- 755-4943
- Missoula – Saturday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m. -- Dem HQ, 218 E. Front -- 549-7601
- Indian GOTV Training – Monday, November 1, 9am -- Contact Nancy Warneke-Gaynor for more information -- 270-7802 or 862-3802
Get-Out-The-Vote Rallies
Missoula, Billings activists to rally for GOTV on Monday
Missoula – The University of Montana College Democrats and friends invite you to participate in a get-out-the-vote rally from noon to 1pm on Monday, November 1. The rally, designed to unite behind Democratic candidates and get students to the polls, will be held near the Main Hall (The Oval) of University of Montana in Missoula. Featured speakers will be Carol Williams (D–SD 46), a life long proponent of education and Kevin Furey (D–HD 91) a young candidate recently home from the war in Iraq.
For more information, email the UM College Democrats at uofmcollegedemocrats@hotmail.com
Billings – Sen. Max Baucus, our next Governor Brian Schweitzer and other statewide candidates and legislative leaders will highlight a get-out-the-vote rally in Billings on Monday, November 1, from 5:30pm to 7pm. The event will be held at the Eleven Café on Montana Avenue.
Also attending will be State Auditor John Morrison, Secretary of State Candidate Bill Kennedy and other statewide candidates, as well as House Democratic Leader Dave Wanzenried of Missoula. State Senate Democratic Leader Jon Tester of Big Sandy will serve as MC.
For more information, email the Democratic legislative campaign at mdlcc@montanademocrats.org or call 406-256-3366.
Republicans Trying To Scare Senior Citizens
Dirty tricks coming to light
Senior citizens are calling the Montana Democratic Party to complain about automated calls designed to scare senior citizens into voting for Republicans. The calls falsely claim that Democrats will take away senior citizens’ Medicare cards if elected.
Please report similar calls or other dirty tricks to the Montana Democratic Party immediately at 406-442-9520. But first,
- Take notes.
- Ask to speak to the caller’s supervisor.
- Ask the supervisor for the name of their company and phone number.
- Dial *69 to get their phone number and write the number down.
- If you have caller ID, check your read-out and write the phone number down.
- If the call is recorded on your answering machine, save the message.
Election Night Celebrations…
Tuesday, November 2, 2004 (**Updated** Oct. 30)
Billings – **Additional location ** Friends of Bill Kennedy, Perfect Place, 3603 O’Shea Boulevard, 7pm
Democratic Central Committee, Casey’s Golden Pheasant, 222 N. Broadway, 5pm
- With Public Service Commission candidate Russ Doty * Legislative Campaign Co-Chair Rep. Monica Lindeen * Local candidates
Bozeman -- Upstairs Ballroom, Baxter Hotel, corner of Main and Willson, 8pm
- With Congressional Candidate Tracy Velazquez * Local candidates
Butte -- ** Additional location** Metals Bank Building; Carpenters Union Hall, 8pm
Great Falls -- Community Center, 2332 Smelter Avenue, Black Eagle, 8:30pm
- With Senate Democratic Leader Jon Tester * Local candidates
Havre -- ** New ** Eagles Club, 202 1st Avenue, 8pm
Helena -- Jorgenson’s, 1720 11th Avenue, 8pm
- With Sen. Max Baucus * Gubernatorial candidate Brian Schweitzer * Attorney General Mike McGrath * State Auditor John Morrison * State Democratic Chair Bob Ream * DNC State Director Bill Lombardi * Local candidates
Kalispell -- **New location** Outlaw Inn, 1701 Highway 93 South, 7pm
Livingston -- Chabz, 104 North Main Street, 7pm
- With Public Service Commission candidate Bob Raney * Local candidates
Missoula -- Union Club, 208 East Main, 8pm
· With Superintendent of Public Instruction Linda McCulloch * Public Service Commission candidate Geoff Badenoch * House Democratic Leader Dave Wanzenried * Local candidates
