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Office: 54 W. Montello St., Montello
Office Open: Mondays 10am-12n, Tuesdays closed until June,
Wednesdays 12n-4pm, Thursdays 10am-2pm, Fridays 12n-3pm, Saturdays vary, Sunday closed See bottom of newsletter for links to website, Facebook page, email, membership info, and for phone number.
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Hello Good Folks,
The future of Wisconsin is up for grabs! I bet you’ll agree that we must maintain a Democratic Governor and win a majority in both the Wisconsin Senate and Wisconsin Assembly this coming fall. Yes, it’s THAT important!!
What’s on the line? Voting rights, healthcare, reproductive rights, keeping ICE in their lane, public education funding, environmental protections, small business development, child care and so much more.
It’s past time we return Wisconsin to the progressive state many of us remember - how will you help? Please let us know what you can do by going to YES I WILL for a list of volunteer options and sign-up.
Keep reading below about our next candidate speaker on May 20th, and two upcoming Democratic conventions you can attend.
Thank you!
Mike Marcucci, Chair, MC Dems |
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Speaker: Candidate for Governor Francesca Hong and Monthly Meeting
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Wednesday evening, May 20th
54 W. Montello St, Montello
5:30 pm Snacks and Conversation
6:00 pm Speaker Candidate Francesca Hong
6:30 pm Meeting To join this event by Zoom, click here to email Secretary Sue Allen for the link. |
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Tony Evers is not running for Governor again, so who IS running? Six of seven candidates spoke in a public forum in Portage recently. At this YouTube link you can watch some or all! (1 hour, 53 minutes). Columbia County Dems Gubernatorial Forum 4-11-26
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In addition, learn about
Candidate for Governor Joel Brennan here. |
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You are invited to attend as citizen or delegate! 6th CD Convention, Saturday, May 17, 10am-3pm
LaSure’s Banquet Hall, Oshkosh
10:00 am Registration & Networking; 11:00 am Convention Called to Order Registration: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/6thcdconvention
Pre Registration $40 includes lunch, program, meeting
Student registration $25
Registration at the door $50 WisDems State Convention, June 13 and 14, Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, “Save the American Dream”
Information and Registration: https://wisdems.org/2026convention/
General Admission $25 includes workshops, caucuses, meeting (no meals)
Seniors, Students, Veterans and Limiited Income $10 (no meals included; if needed, apply for cost assistance and accommodations by May 16th) To become a voting delegate, please contact Marquette County Dems Chair Mike Marcucci 608-369-4777.
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Glenn Grothman Must Go!! Brad Smith and Amanda Bell — two strong Democrats who will face off in our partisan primary at the voting booth on August 11, 2026, to be our Democratic Candidate for 6th U.S. Congressional District Representative in the race to beat Republican Glenn Grothman. Former Democratic candidates Aaron Wojciechowski, Mike Heideman and John Macho have recently dropped out of the race.
Either Brad Smith or Amanda Bell must remove Glenn Grothman from office! It won’t be easy but anti-Trump momentum could help push Grothman out the door.
Grothman’s voting record is in lock-step with Trump and the controlliing Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. If we are to rein in Trump, we must defeat Grothman to do our Wisconsin part in achieving a House majority.
Keep up the chatter— Grothman Must Go! And if you’re inclined, here’s a Facebook group by the same name.
Stay tuned for a regional candidate forum to help keep Brad Smith and Amanda Bell in the news, to be scheduled this summer in Marquette County.
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A few photos from the MC Dems Open House during Montello’s Fish N Fun on May 2nd. Parents, grandparents, kids, teens, Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell and friends showed up to decorate big fish cookies, practice voting, sign candidate nomination papers and pick up information. Fun day!
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If you have already sent in your donation, THANK YOU SO MUCH! If not, can you donate now so we can schedule media time to promote Democratic candidates for the August primary and November election? Donated funds also pay for postage to send postcards, help pay rent, utilities, printer ink and signs so we will continue to be an organizing office for protests, knocking doors, phone calling, postcard writing, candidate events, community service projects, and more. We are all volunteers so all raised funds go to actual out-of-pocket costs. Please send a check in the mail, bring it with you to the May 20th meeting, or give online. Make paper checks out to Marquette County Democrats and send to PO Box 127, Montello, WI 53949. If you prefer to give online through ActBlue, scan the QR code or click here. Thank you! |
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Democratic Party of Marquette County Leadership Team
Mike Marcucci, Chair
Marilyn Merrill, Vice Chair, Contest Every Race
Gina Arnieri, Vice Chair, Membership, Website
Barb Sheldon, Treasurer
Sue Allen, Secretary, Newsletter
Chris Gordon, Facilitator and 4CC Coordinator
Mary Samerdyke, Fundraising
Steve Sheldon, Communications
Bill Fletcher, Special Events Coordinator Website: www.mcblue.org | Facebook: @MarquetteCoDems
Email: hello@mcblue.org | Chairman’s Phone: 608-369-4777 Join Marquette County Dems and WisDems for only $25/year ($10 for limited income, veterans, students). Your membership helps this county! Learn more at https://www.mcblue.org/membership For questions or comments about this newsletter or its information, please email newsletter@mcblue.org.
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