Volunteer with the 40th Ward Dems: 2024 Election
The 40th Ward Dems has updated their summer and fall volunteer activities for the 2024 Presidential Election. You do NOT want to miss out on the action.
Join the 40th Ward Democrats for their Summer and Fall Volunteer Opportunities! This 2024 Presidential Election, the 40th Ward Dems are setting their sights on organizing in swing states. Check out the lists of activities below to see where you can plug in.
Whether you are a 40th Ward resident or a committed neighbors in Chicago, all are welcome to organize with the 40th Ward Democrats! The 40th Ward Democrats is a neighbor-led political organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout and supporting candidates who embody our community’s values.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities include Postcard Writing to swing states, Letter Writing to registered but infrequent Georgia voters, door knocking in Michigan and Wisconsin, and organizing for an upcoming Elected School Board forum. Soon to be added: Phone Banking to Swing States with Operation Swing State!
Note: These dates for are days where Committeewoman Maggie O'Keefe has committed to being at herself. If you are interested in canvassing in swing states on days not listed, please read the note below.
Who is Committeewoman O'Keefe? Maggie was elected in 2020 as Democratic Committeeperson of the 40th Ward. Committeepeople are responsible for (a) turning Democrats in their ward out to vote, (b) building an active political organization, and (c) ensure fair and safe elections. Maggie's charge is registering young people to vote, gaining access to the ballot through education-based organizing, and turning people's fear into Democratic action. Learn more about Maggie at www.maggieokeefe.com.
Saturday June 8: Milwaukee canvass
Saturday June 15: Postcards in the Park
Sunday June 23: Michigan Canvass
Thursday, July 4: Winnemac Park event (voter registration tabling)
Saturday July 13: Wisconsin Door Knocking
Saturday July 20: Postcards in the Park at Emmerson Park
Wednesday, July 31: Annual Meeting - RSVP HERE
Tuesday, August 6: Letters to Georgia
Saturday, August 10: Wisconsin Canvass
Tuesday, August 13: Postcards at the Pub
Saturday, August 24: Wisconsin
Early September: School Board Forum for District 2
Tuesday, September 10: Letters to Georgia
Sunday, September 22: Michigan Canvass
Saturday, October 5: Wisconsin Canvass
Sunday, October 19: Michigan Canvass
Tuesday, November 5: Election Day
(Want to canvass in Michigan or Wisconsin but are unavailable for the dates above? Email maggie@maggieokeefe.com for the days you are available and Committeewoman O'Keefe can connect you with a group who's going out to canvass! Starting in September, weekly canvasses will be available in swing states)