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Frequently asked questions

 

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Joan Kimball & Travis Roland, Co-Chairs

 

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee welcomes all Lincoln Residents as Associate Members.

  • The LDTC is both a Town Committee and a grassroots organization composed of Lincoln residents, affiliated with the state and national Democratic Party, and it is a recognized Town Committee as is the Republican Town Committee.

  • The LDTC supports democratic values of inclusion, fairness, opportunity, justice and security for all.

    The LDTC addresses issues central to implementing these values, including:

    • Environmental & Climate Justice

    • Criminal Legal Justice

    • Economic Justice

    • Gun Control

    • Housing

    • Transportation

    • Immigration Reform

    • Voting Rights

    • A Just Economy

    • Healthcare for All

    • Education

    • Reproductive Freedom

    • Racial Justice

    • Prison Reform

  • The LDTC seeks to elect State and National Democratic Party candidates who strive to impletment our values.

    The LDTC explores ways we can build coalitions and action agendas:

    • in Lincoln with local partners

    • at the state level with organizations and networks to effect political change & responsible government

    • at the national level to secure election of progressive leaders who demonstrate commitment to progressive values based on one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

  • Elected Members: limited to 35, are elected by the Town on the Presidential Primary Ballot every four years. (Dues: $35/year)

    Associate Members: are people with more limited time who wish to support the work of the Committee. All Democrats registered in Lincoln are welcome. (Dues: $10/year payable through ActBlue)

    Emeritus: honorary long term members. No dues required.

  • • Actively working on elections

    • Writing posrcards for candidates in swing states such as Georgia, New Hampshire, Arizona, and North Carolina

    • Canvassing in New Hampshire & Maine and telephoning, and texting

    • Holding Signs and other get-out-the-vote efforts

    • Connecting to progressive organizations such as Force Multiplier, Swing Blue Alliance, and Democratic Town Committees in other towns

    • Initiating and responding to Calls to Action related to our local, state and national Focus Areas

    • Hosting informational meetings, screenings & speakers and participating in community activities such as the 4th of July Parade

    • Sending out notifications for calls to action, meetings and events

  • Several members responded to this question by saying, “I wanted to belong to an action community of Democrats to be informed and to work together for Democracy and shared values.”

  • Visit our Membership page on this website, click on the Join Here button, and complete the form: Easy! Annual Associate membership dues of $10 can be paid through Act Blue