Early Voting Almost Over -- VOTE NOW!

We are on the brink of an historic national victory –

Let’s make it happen here in Cherokee County as well!

Remember that Early Voting ends Friday, Oct. 31! (see specifics below).

Each of us should check with fellow Democrats, both friends and family, to be sure they have gotten to the polls. Offer to take them if they have not! Turnout has been heavy so far, and the lines next Tuesday (Nov. 4) are likely to be very long. It is going to take each of us to help get out the vote.

Voting Information: County Clerk,

Elections Administrator: Cherokee County County Clerk

Laverne Lusk P.O. Box 420, Rusk 75785 (903) 683-2350 Fax: (903) 683-5931

PHONES: County Democratic Chair, Caesar Roy 903-586-6193 (cell 903-253-5419) Democratic Club Pres., Joanna Reagan 903-825-6611 (cell 903-539-0499)

Voting Ends October 31st

Jacksonville Senior Center

Alto Methodist Church

Rusk Courthouse Basement

(Polls Open 8:00-5:00 M-F)

*Election Day, November 4th * (Polls Open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)

*Democratic Election Watch Party

Tues., Nov. 4, 7:00 PM, Best Western Motel, Hwy. 69S, Jacksonville.

Bring a party snack to share.

Politics is like driving. To go backward, put it in R. To go forward, put it in D.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/28/161745/43/836/644961 (click the video) or you can go directly to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW-6DpC-mj8&eurl=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/28/161745/43/836/644961

Early Voting Started Today-- October 20

Have you voted yet?

Early voting began today! October 20--October 31.

Where: Senior Citizen's Center, Jacksonville
Courthouse, Rusk
A.Frank Smith United Methodist Church -- Alto

Check to see if you are registered to vote in Texas, here.

Early voting in Texas

Be sure to VOTE early. If there are any problem with your registration, you have time to get it fixed. Remind your Democratic friends and family to vote early also.
If you vote a straight Democratic ticket, don't add emphasis by voting again for Democrats individually. Your vote will not be counted correctly if you do that.

We will have our pre-Election meeting of the Cherokee County Democratic Club on Thursday, October, 23rd, at Campaign Headquarters, 402 College Ave., Jacksonville at 7:00 PM. Cherokee County Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in our ramped up campaign activities. Bring a lawn chair for additional seating.

We've also arranged for an Election Watch Party, on Election night, Nov. 4th, from 7-10 PM at the Best Western motel in Jacksonville. Please bring a party snack to share.

Voting Information: Registration Deadline October 6

TexasDeadline for registering to vote is Monday, October 6, 2008. Texas On-Line voter registration form, here.

Sign, print out the form and mail it to the county voter registrar. The County Voter Registrar's address can be found at the top of the online outputted voter registration application once you have submitted your information from the fill-in-the blanks screen.

Check to see if you are already registered to vote in Texas, here. List of county voter registration offices, here.

Early voting in Texas

Early voting in person may be easier than you think. You don't have to stand in long lines on Election Day. Registered voters may vote early at a location convenient to them within their political subdivision. Early voting in person generally starts 17 days before each election and ends 4 days before each election. Early voting for the May uniform election date begins 12 days before the election and ends on the 4th day before the election. If you can drive or if you have a friend or relative who can drive you, you don't even have to get out of the car. Call ahead to notify the early voting clerk that you want to vote from your car. This procedure is called "curbside voting" and is available to any voter who has difficulty walking or standing for long periods. The election official will bring your ballot to your car outside the polling place. Curbside voting is available during early voting and on Election Day. State and Federal law requires all early and Election Day polling locations to be physically accessible to voters with disabilities. Call your election official for information on your particular voting sites.

Vote early in person (you don't need to vote in your precinct, you can cast your ballot at any early voting site in your county which is convenient to YOU) or vote early by mail (this is done by requesting an application for a ballot to be mailed to you or downloading an application form). Voting early in person is convenient and, unlike early voting by mail, you don't need an excuse.

Early Voting dates are October 20-October 31, 2008.

Contact your county registrar for voting locations. To request an application ballot to be mailed to you (ABSENTEE), click here

Or request an application for a ballot (absentee) by mail, here.

Contact Information:Texas Secretary of State 1.800.252.VOTE (8683)

Unity Dinner Rescheduled

Cherokee County Democratic Club Meeting and Unity Dinner Notice

We hope that all our Club members came through Hurricane Ike without too much damage and loss.

Cherokee County Democrats will meet on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 PM, at the new Campaign Headquarters, 402 College Ave., Jacksonville, TX. The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM at the same location. We will be reviewing the campaign calendar and signing volunteers up to help with a Visibility Event, Phone Banks and Neighborhood Walks. Bring a lawn chair for seating and your Silent Auction Items for the rescheduled Unity Dinner.

UNITY DINNER and Silent Auction is rescheduled for Sunday, October 5,at 2:00 PM, Eagles Bluff Country Club in Bullard. Our speaker is Chuck Hopson and we are working with the Noriega Campaign and the Texas Democratic Party to fill out our program with additional statewide speakers.

Unity Banquet Postponed

Due to the impending weather coming our way, the Cherokee County Democratic Club has postponed the Unity Banquet Scheduled for Saturday, September 13. Eagle's Bluff, where the banquet was to be held, has also closed its operations for that evening also.

We do hope that the hurricane will disapate quickly and that the predictions are worse than the reality.

Take care, keep dry, and Vote Democratic.

Cherokee County Democrats Open Headquarters

Exactly two months before the November Election, Cherokee County Democrats opened their campaign headquarters at 402 College Ave. in Jacksonville; officially kicking off the fall campaign. “We are enthusiastic about our entire Democratic ticket, their experience and East Texas values” said Caesar A. Roy, County Democratic Chair.

With Cherokee County residents going without: without money for gas; without jobs, without health care, it is the Democratic candidates who will fight hardest for you and your family. We’re in this fight together. The historic Texas Primary, in which millions of Texans voted, showed that this year, Texans can make a difference - a big Texas size difference.

The deadline for registering to vote is October 6, and Early Voting is Oct. 21-31.

Democratic Ticket for 2008

Vote! The 2008 Democratic Ticket


Barack Obama, for President of the United States of America

Joe Biden, for Vice President of the United States of America

Rick Noriega, U.S. Senate Candidate

Mark Thompson, Railroad Commissioner

Jim Jordan, Texas Supreme Court, Chief Justice

Linda Reyna Yanez, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8

Sam Houston, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7

Susan Strawn, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3

J.R. Molina, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

Chuck Hopson, Texas House District 11 Representative

Dwight L. Phifer, District Judge – 2nd Dist.

Craig D. Caldwell, Cherokee County Attorney

Elmer Beckworth, Cherokee County District Attorney

Deborah Shreve, Cherokee County Tax Assessor/Collector

Moody Glass Jr., Cherokee County Commissioner Precinct 3

Jamie Beene, Cherokee County Constable Precinct 4

Mark W. Green, Cherokee County Constable Precinct 2


Paid For by the Cherokee County Democratic Club, Craig D. Caldwell, Treasurer, P.O. Box 467, Rusk, TX 75785

Don't Forget Unity Banquet this Saturday

We are getting ready for the Unity this Saturday at Eagle's Bluff in Bullard, Texas
I hope you have your ticket and will join in the celebration.
We will welcome Chuck Hopson, Lenora Sorola-Pohlman, and Melissa Noriega as our speakers.
And don't for get we'll have a silent auction to help raise money for our fall campaigning.
See you there.

Cherokee Democratic Unity Dinner

Mark your calendars for the September 13, 2008 Unity Dinner sponsored by the Cherokee County Democratic Party. It will be at Eagle's Bluff Country Club at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and $20 for students.

Invited speakers are: Boyd Richie, State Party Chair; Chuck Hopson, State Representative; Rick Noriega, Senatorial Candidate; and others to be announced later.

You will want to be a part of this fun evening. Bring a friend. Share the excitement as we build to the November election.

(Eagle's Bluff is located on Lake Palestine. From Hwy 69 take 344 West through Bullard and Teaselville. From Teaselville go 1 mile to the sharp left on CR 187. Entrance is 2 miles on the right.)

To reserve a ticket for a table ($240) contact Joanna Reagan 903.825.6611

June 26: Next Cherokee Democratic Club Meeting

Cherokee County Democrats to meet, Thursday, June 26th at The King’s Wok in Jacksonville on Hwy. 69 S. The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM, the Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet at 7:00 PM.

• The Club members will report on the Texas Democratic Convention
• Plan for a Candidate’s Workshop scheduled for the afternoon of July 12th
• A summer Voter Registration Drive
• September 13th Unity Dinner at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club.

For information, contact Caesar Roy, 903-253-5419.

This Week for Cherokee County Democrats

Wednesday, June 11, at 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Goodbye gathering for Jeana Brooks. Drop by and wish her well. At Chuck Hopson's office on Main Street. She has moved to Crockett and we will miss her.

Saturday, June 14, Tomato Fest. If you signed up to work be sure to bring water, a chair, and sun screen. It is going to be hot. We are in booth #30 between Norman Activity Center and Ricky Richards office. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Cherokee County Democrats Meet April 24

On Thursday, April 24, 6:00 PM, at the Jim Hogg Park in Rusk off Hwy. 84 E., the Cherokee County Democratic Club will hold a picnic and combined meeting with the Texas Democratic Women (TDW), celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the local chapter. Those democratic women and men who founded and have been strong supporters of the TDW will be honorees: Susie Blackmon, Craig Caldwell, Madeline Ross, Teresa Phifer, Forrest Phifer, Patsy Lassiter, Sammi Attaway, Patsy Morehead, Lillian Duffie, Cyndi Reed, Joan Pace and Laverne Lusk. Please join us in honoring these democratic women and men. Bring a picnic dish to share and folding chair to the celebration. All Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend!

For information contact Joanna Reagan at 903-825-6611.

Run Off Election Set April 8

If you didn't vote in this past week of Early Voting, don't forget to vote on Tuesday, April 8.

Not all voting boxes will be open. There will be 8 boxes open through out the county. Four boxes will be open in Commissioner's Precinct 3 where there is a local run-off between Moody Glass and F.E.Hassell for Commissioner.

There is one State run off in the race for Railroad Commissioner -- Dale Henry and Mark Thompson.

Voting Boxes open for April 8:

• Tyler Street Bapt Church, Jacksonville Voting boxes 12,14,15
• Jacksonville Public Library Voting boxes 42,43,44,45,46,47,48
• Cherokee Cive Theatre Voting boxes 10, 11, 13, 16, 23, 24, 28
• Alto Fire Station Voting boxes 25,26,27, 29
• Mt. Selman Baptist Church Voting boxes 32 and 34
• Cove Springs Community Church Voting boxes 33 and 35
• New Hope Baptist Church Voting boxes 36 and 37
• Recreaton Center (behind LMC) Voting boxes 38

Next Cherokee County Democratic Meeting

Cherokee County Democrats Honor Texas Democratic Women with Covered Dish Supper

Host: Joanna Reagan <joannareagan05@embarqmail.com>

Time: Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 PM - 1 1/2 hours

Location: Jim Hogg Park Hwy. 84 East, Reklaw Hwy. Rusk, TX 75785

Directions: From Hwy.69 and Hwy. 84 intersection in Rusk, take Hwy. 84 East and follow signs to Jim Hogg Park.

Cherokee County Democratic Club Meeting

The Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet on Thursday evening, March 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM at The Wok on Hwy. 69 in Jacksonville. The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM at the same location.

At the meeting, we will review the historic Texas Primary. We will also discuss delegate information and convention rules in preparation for the Saturday, March 29th Democratic County Convention conducted by the Democratic Party and to be held in the District Courtroom on the Second Floor at 10:00 AM at the Rusk Courthouse. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

For further information, contact: Joanna Reagan 903-825-6611

Comments from Joanna Reagan, Cherokee County Club President

Two Cherokee County Democratic Club members and Cherokee County Texas Democratic Women (TDW)were elected to office at the 2008 TDW Convention in Austin last weekend. Susie Blackmon was elected President Elect and Joanna Reagan was elected Vice President.(pictured left to right)

Cherokee County acting Democratic Chair, Caesar A. Roy, easily won election to a full term as County Chair in the Texas Primary Election, March 4, 2008. (photo of CA Roy following election results)


The Cherokee County Democratic Club met on Feb. 28, 2008 to discuss the upcoming historic Texas Primary and declare their support of the democratic candidates. Mrs. Sammy Attaway hosted the club meeting and covered dish supper at the Shady Grove Church of Christ. Messages from both Senators Clinton and Obama were shared with the group.

ELECTION DAY IS HERE!!!! VOTE AND CAUCUS!

If you voted --early or today March 4-- you can and should go to the voting place in your voting precinct (precinct number is on your registration card) at 7:15 p.m. THIS EVENING. This is the second part of presidential primary voting in Texas. You cannot participate in a caucus if you did not vote. You must participate in the caucus of the party in which you voted in the Primary.

If you show up for the precinct caucus and there is no one there for the meeting, ask the election judge or worker for the Democratic Party Precinct Convention packet. The election judge or worker is required to have this packet, which is a large envelope containing forms outlining EXACTLY how to conduct the precinct caucus. Included in the packet will be the sign-in sheet for individuals to sign and state their preference for the presidential primary. If no one else is willing to take charge, simply call the meeting to order and proceed with the meeting as outlined in the packet. Don't let the forms scare you. The minutes are pre-written with blanks to be filled in and that also helps you conduct the meeting. There is a sheet of EZ math so you will know how to calculate how to divide up the delegates.

If, during your caucus Tuesday evening, you have ANY questions at all, about anything, call Eldridge Moak. He went through the volunteer attorneys training to monitor election day voting and precinct caucuses. His cell phone number is 903-721-3349.

Election Night Poll Watch Party for Cherokee County Democrats!!!

Tuesday, March 4, immediately after you attend your 7:15 p.m.(be there at 7:00) precinct primary meeting (caucus) at your polling place
Where: Best Western Hotel (Jacksonville, Hwy 69 south), breakfast room (big screen TV there)
Why: Because we are PROUD to be DEMOCRATS, this is a very exciting year for us…………..and we love to have a good time!!!

Coffee will be provided. Bring other goodies to share if you wish.

Remember that we are all Democrats so regardless of who is selected to be the Presidential Candidate for November, we want to pull together and support that candidate. Having a Democrat in the White House is a must!

Cherokee County Democratic Club Meeting February 28

Cherokee County Democratic Club Meeting, February 28, 2008, 7:00 PM Parish Hall, Shady Grove Church of Christ on Farm Road 2962 off 84 East Rusk, Texas

The Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet on Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:00 PM and hold a Covered Dish Supper at the Parish Hall in the back of Shady Grove Church of Christ on Farm Road 2962 off 84 East in Rusk, Texas. Our hostess, Mrs. Sammi Attaway, will be preparing beans, cornbread and her renowned peach cobbler. Please bring a dish to share. This meeting is just before the historic March 4 Texas Primary so all Democrats, independents and interested Republicans are invited to attend. Club members will select a representative to speak on behalf of their Democratic candidate for President and we will have training for Primary Day Precinct and Convention Workers.

Special messages to voters in Cherokee County from Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton will be read.

The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM at the same location and will discuss the upcoming Convention of the Texas Democratic Women taking place that weekend in Austin.

Everyone is invited to attend these important and exciting meetings. At the close of the meeting we will have a door prize drawing.

For further information contact Joanna Reagan 903-825-6611.

Join Us Thursday, January 24, at King Wok

The next meeting of the Cherokee County Democratic Club will be at King Wok on Thursday, January 24, at 7 p.m. Candidates for races on the Primary Ballot for March 4 have been asked to attend and give short speeches. This is your first chance to hear the candidates. Come join us.

The Democratic Women will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Wok also.

Cherokee County Candidates File for Primary

Three races have multiple candidates in the Cherokee County Democratic Primary. In the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 3: Randy Bonner, Moody Glass, F.E. Hassel; Precinct 2 Constable: Mark Green and Jeremy Jackson; and Precinct 4 Constable: Jamie Beene and Joe Self. Whoever wins the precinct 4 primary race will be the Constable for Precinct 4 as there is no Republican opponent for that race.

In other races two candidates have no primary nor general election opponents: Craig Caldwell, County Attorney and Elmer Beckworth, District Attorney.

Others have no primary race but do have a Republican opponent in the November election:
State Representative Chuck Hopson; District Judge Dwight Phifer; County Tax Assessor Debbie Shreve.

The Cherokee County Primary election is set for March 4. Be sure to vote.