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Smith County Democratic Party

Welcome! You’re among friends here. Please page through this website to find out what your fellow Democrats in Smith County are doing, where they meet, and how you can become more involved in political activity at the grassroots level.

For more information, please call 903-593-7061

Click Here for Inauguration ticket information

Click Here for Smith County election returns

Click Here for Texas Secretary of State election information (all counties, including prior years)

Click Here for NY Times national election returns (Their county-by-county maps are great!)

Click Here to go directly to "What's New"... it's where we put news & entertaining videos & photos

 
Upcoming Events

• Election Work in Shreveport
A Democratic congressional campaign is conducting paid canvassing(both phone banking and door-to-door) for the next 2 weeks in or near Shreveport, Louisiana. Hours are flexible - shifts are arranged in 4-hour blocks, and you may sign up for as many or as few shifts as you like.
Pay is up to $10 per hour.
If interested, please call (318) 703-3711.
Or call Vik Verma in Longview at (903) 522-1304 or e-mail him at v2aggie2@yahoo.com

• Saturday, Dec. 13
County Executive Committee Meeting
County Chair & All Precinct Chairs
Following the conclusion of regular business, a "Change is Coming" house meeting will convene for all interested attendees. An Obama DVD will be shown.
12:30 - 3 pm Luncheon

Buffet-style meal (around $10)

Sweet Sue's, 3350 SSW Loop 323
Meeting is Open to all interested Democrats.

• Tuesday, Dec. 16
Runoff Election - Chris Bell

Chris needs your help to win the seat in Senate
District 17 (Houston). Chris took most of the votes on Nov. 4, but needs to win the runoff against a Republican challenger.
Click Here to fill out the form and get started making phone calls to encourage voting in this runoff!
Or call Vik Verma in Longview at (903) 522-1304


Tuesday, Dec. 16
Democratic Club of Smith County
Annual Christmas Party

Sweet Sue's Restaurant, 3350 SSW Loop 323
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, call 903-593-7061

[ Yahoo! Maps ]
Map to Sweet Sue's Restaurant

• Tuesday, January 20
Inauguration Day Party

7 pm - whenever

Come celebrate with your fellow Democrats as we watch recorded video of the inaugural events and cheer for the Obama-Biden team. If you thought Election Night was fun, just imagine this evening!
Light hors d'oeuvres - Cash Bar
Advance tickets: $5 per person
(Available in January at Democratic Party office)
Down Under Pub & Grub
212 Old Grande Blvd. (at Old Bullard Rd.)

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Map to Down Under Pub & Grub


Off-Season Office Hours
Since we are volunteer staffed, our office will be open only a few hours a week during the "off season." Please call 903-593-7061 to leave a message or email us at party@smithdems.org to arrange a time to meet and discuss political matters.
The office is located at 401 E. Front Street, Suite 143 in Tyler

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Map to Smith County Democratic Party Office


Non-Party Events (but still of interest)

Peace Vigil on the Square - Noon every Friday
Join others to make a statement. Bring a sign if you like, and be prepared to stand about an hour.
For information, call Paul Andrews, 903-581-2085

Click Here for a complete list of
upcoming events


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