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Douglas County (NE) Democratic Party
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Home of the Blue Dot. Committed to engaging, supporting & electing Democrats up and down the ballot to advance justice, equity & freedom for all. Join us at https://nebdouglasdems.com/.
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This year marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, the foundation of what we now celebrate as Black History Month. 1/
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February 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Dems Do Good & there’s two opportunities coming up for you to do more good with us:

💙 Food Bank for the Heartland; Thursday, February 12th, 9-11:30 am; Sign up at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even...

💙 Foster Heart & Hope; Friday, February 20th, 9-11 am; Sign up at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even...
Poster with glowing white text on a dark blue gradient background. The main words in the center read: “Dems” “Do” “Good” The “D” in “Dems” and “Do” is a stylized white letter shaped like a sideways arrowhead pointing right, with a bright blue circle in the center, resembling a logo. The word “Good” is in a flowing cursive script, with a prominent decorative capital “G” and a soft glowing effect. In the bottom right corner, a small logo repeats the same stylized “D” symbol followed by the text: “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY”
February 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Affordability? How’s that work when the Legislature lowers your wages? Shame on these Senators who represent Douglas County (frok left to right): Armendariz, von Gillern, Sorrentino, Riepe, Kauth.

Your remedy — elect Blue Dot Dems who respect you, your vote and your wallet. 1/
Political flyer with a tall domed government building on the left and bold text on the right. The background is light gray, with the light-colored stone building rising from the bottom left, topped with a dome and a small statue figure at the peak. On the right, in large distressed black capital letters, the text reads: “THEY VOTED AGAINST YOU!” Beneath that, in smaller plain black text, it says: “Along with 28 other senators” In the upper right corner, there is a small logo and text that reads: “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY” Across the bottom of the image are black-and-white photos of four adults in business attire, arranged from left to right. Each person appears to be a politician or official, wearing suits or professional clothing, shown from about the chest or shoulders up. Their expressions range from serious to concerned.
February 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Oops, we made a spelling error in our graphic…gubernatorial 😬 but be sure to check your mail or/& learn more about early voting (see post below for more details)
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Are you on the Douglas County Election Commission’s Early Voting Request List? If so, check your mailbox as applications for the May 12th, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election were sent earlier this week.

Learn more about early voting at www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting....
Large white card with bold blue and teal text about an early voting application, partially pulled from a dark blue envelope. The envelope has the Douglas County Democratic Party logo in the lower right corner, consisting of a stylized white “D” shape with a blue dot, and the words “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY” beneath it. A small illustration of a dotted arrow points from the open flap area toward a miniature green form image near the bottom left; the form is labeled as an early voting ballot application and includes lines of printed text and barcodes, but the details are too small to read clearly. Text on the main white card reads: “BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR YOUR EARLY VOTING Application FOR THE MAY 12, 2026 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION APPLICATIONS WERE SENT OUT THIS WEEK” In the top left corner of the card, there is a postage stamp illustration with a white bird and a yellow sunflower on a pink background. A silver paperclip is attached near the top right edge of the card.
February 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Are you on the Douglas County Election Commission’s Early Voting Request List? If so, check your mailbox as applications for the May 12th, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election were sent earlier this week.

Learn more about early voting at www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting....
Large white card with bold blue and teal text about an early voting application, partially pulled from a dark blue envelope. The envelope has the Douglas County Democratic Party logo in the lower right corner, consisting of a stylized white “D” shape with a blue dot, and the words “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY” beneath it. A small illustration of a dotted arrow points from the open flap area toward a miniature green form image near the bottom left; the form is labeled as an early voting ballot application and includes lines of printed text and barcodes, but the details are too small to read clearly. Text on the main white card reads: “BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR YOUR EARLY VOTING Application FOR THE MAY 12, 2026 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION APPLICATIONS WERE SENT OUT THIS WEEK” In the top left corner of the card, there is a postage stamp illustration with a white bird and a yellow sunflower on a pink background. A silver paperclip is attached near the top right edge of the card.
February 6, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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Join us for a lively morning of conversation with Jim Cavanaugh, Josh Livingston & Jay Ignowski: www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even...!

Grab your favorite cup of coffee & meet three outstanding candidates who are ready to talk issues, answer your questions & share their vision for our community.
Political event flyer with three candidate portraits on a dark blue background. Large text at the top: JOIN US FOR A MEET & GREET Left circular photo: An older man in a suit with a red tie, glasses, and short gray hair, standing in front of an American flag. Text below his photo: James Cavanaugh County Commissioner District 2 Right circular photo: A bald man with a mustache and goatee, wearing a blue suit, light blue shirt, and striped tie, standing in front of a light gray background. Text next to his photo: Jay Ignowski Public Power District 2 Candidate Lower center rounded photo: A younger man with dark hair, wearing a blue blazer and white shirt, standing in front of a red brick wall. Text below his photo: Josh Livingston LD 8 Candidate Lower left text: WHEN Sunday, Feb. 8 10 am - 11 am Lower middle text: WHERE Big Grove Coffee 4601 Catalyst Ct. Lower right corner: Stylized white and blue “D” logo with text: DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
February 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Help cover our monthly costs by donating $26 or whatever you can so we can focus on electing Democrats in 2026. Go to our website or secure.actblue.com/donate/dougl....
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Thanks to all who came out to our latest Meet & Greet with Christy Knorr For Nebraska, Senator John Fredrickson, Tony Vargas & Wendy DeBoer for Public Service Commission.

Stay tuned for future ones by giving us a follow or at nebdouglasdems.com.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Veterans for @johncavanaugh.org tomorrow, Sunday, February 1st from 1:30-3 pm.

Details below ⬇️
A poster for a political meet-and-greet Top text: VETERANS FOR CAVANAUGH Middle text: INVITE YOU TO A MEET AND GREET & DISCUSSION WITH JOHN CAVANAUGH, CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS IN NE-02 Food Provided Event details: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 1:30 - 3PM AMERICAN LEGION MILLARD POST 374 13913 S STREET, OMAHA, NE 68137 Footer small text: PAID FOR BY JOHN CAVANAUGH FOR CONGRESS
January 31, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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See you, Christy Knorr, Wendy DeBoer, @johnfredrickson.bsky.social & Tony Vargas tomorrow!

More details ⤵️
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Come grab a drink & some food (available for purchase) and meet four candidates (Christy Knorr, @TonyVargas, @JohnforNE & Wendy DeBoer) running for office in 2026. RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....

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A blue event flyer Large heading at top left: JOIN US FOR A MEET & GREET Left column lists four candidates and offices: Tony Vargas, County Treasurer Candidate Christy Knorr, State Legislature District 12 Candidate Wendy DeBoer, Public Service Commission Candidate John Fredrickson, State Legislature District 20 Candidate Bottom left box labeled WHEN: Saturday, January 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm Bottom left box labeled WHERE: Corkscrew Wine & Cheese 10924 Prairie Brook Rd. Right side contains four circular headshot photos with names beside or below them: Top right: Christy Knorr Top center: Tony Vargas Middle right: John Fredrickson Bottom left of photos: Wendy DeBoer Bottom right corner shows a logo and text: DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
January 31, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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Postcards and good company.
Stop by our Postcard Party to write a few notes, catch up with like-minded friends, and enjoy a glass of wine.
IDLE Wine & Goods
Sunday, Feb 1 | 12–4 PM
Drop in anytime.
January 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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See you tomorrow!
nebdouglasdems.bsky.social Douglas County (NE) Democratic Party @nebdouglasdems.bsky.social · 18d
Join us for our monthly Central Committee meeting as we come together to stay connected, share updates, and keep building our work in Douglas County. All registered Democrats are welcome.

RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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Our communities deserve safety, dignity, and accountability — not fear. Take action…make the calls & spread the word.

📞 Senator Pete Ricketts: (202) 224-4224
📞 Senator Deb Fischer: (202) 224-6551

Learn more at www.facebook.com/share/p/182K....
A red poster from CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) titled CALL TO ACTION. Call your U.S. Senators today & tell them: 1 Vote NO on the FY2026 Homeland Security Appropriations bill 2 DEMAND accountability & transparency for unlawful, dangerous, and deadly enforcement practices In Nebraska: Senator Pete Ricketts (202) 224-4224 Senator Deb Fischer (202) 224-6551 In Iowa: Senator Chuck Grassley (202) 224-3744 Senator Joni Ernst (202) 224-3254
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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What is happening in Minnesota is beyond awful! If you are wondering what you can do, here is a way to donate to nonprofits in Minnesota: www.standwithminnesota.com.
A light-blue watercolor silhouette of the state of Minnesota centered on a pale gray background Large blue text near the top left reads: Dems Do Good (the word "Good" is in a decorative script) A white stylized "D" logo with a blue dot appears twice at left, one before "Dems" and one before "Do" Centered black bold text reads: Donate to trusted Minnesota nonprofits that are doing real, on-the-ground work: standwithminnesota.com Purple heart icons appear before the line of black text and after the web address At the lower-left inside the state silhouette is a small maroon Minnesota-shaped logo with a purple heart on it, and next to it maroon text reads: STAND WITH MINNESOTA
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Disgusting. Unacceptable. Nebraskans deserve better!

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Gov. Pillen refuses question regarding comments in Tuesday's telephone town hall
At the Durham Museum, Friday, we asked Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen about derogatory comments made in Tuesday's tele-town hall, but Pillen refused the question
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January 25, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Come grab a drink & some food (available for purchase) and meet four candidates (Christy Knorr, @TonyVargas, @JohnforNE & Wendy DeBoer) running for office in 2026. RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....

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A blue event flyer Large heading at top left: JOIN US FOR A MEET & GREET Left column lists four candidates and offices: Tony Vargas, County Treasurer Candidate Christy Knorr, State Legislature District 12 Candidate Wendy DeBoer, Public Service Commission Candidate John Fredrickson, State Legislature District 20 Candidate Bottom left box labeled WHEN: Saturday, January 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm Bottom left box labeled WHERE: Corkscrew Wine & Cheese 10924 Prairie Brook Rd. Right side contains four circular headshot photos with names beside or below them: Top right: Christy Knorr Top center: Tony Vargas Middle right: John Fredrickson Bottom left of photos: Wendy DeBoer Bottom right corner shows a logo and text: DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Taken from his mother and Minnesota, now detained by ICE in Texas…a 5 year old!

Your entire congressional delegation (Bacon, Fischer & Ricketts) voted to fund this, while giving tax cuts to billionaires & increasing your healthcare.

This is America. Time for change.

Pic Credit: MPR News
A small child standing next to an SUV in snowy conditions A young child, around five years old, wearing a bright blue knit hat with earflaps and white ear-like accents, a plaid black-and-white winter coat, dark pants, and blue mittens. The child is facing slightly toward the vehicle, looking off to the side. An adult hand rests on the back of the child, near the shoulders, and the child carries a red-and-black checked backpack. The rear corner of a dark-colored SUV with a frosty, dirty surface and a visible taillight is immediately beside them. Snow covers the ground. Text visible in the image: MPRnews A 5-year-old in Minnesota has been detained by ICE after being used as "bait" to try and lure family members from their home, according to a lawyer. He is now thought to be in a detention facility in Texas.
January 24, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Record Night at Vis Major!! Candidates Amy Jacobsen and Kristy Knorr helped other Blue Dot Democrats enjoy tunes and good conversation!! Be looking for more social events in February!!
January 23, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Join us for our monthly Central Committee meeting as we come together to stay connected, share updates, and keep building our work in Douglas County. All registered Democrats are welcome.

RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....
January 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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It’s Record Night on Wednesday, January 21st. RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even... to join Blue Dot Dems for a social night at Vis Major!

Enjoy a drink, great convos & music— bring your favorite vinyl to share. Building community is how we stay connected, energized & ready for the work ahead. 💙
Poster with a vinyl record and a blue and red electric guitar. Large yellow text curves around the record and says "RECORD NIGHT." Beneath the main text, it reads "VIS MAJOR" and "3501 CENTER ST." In the center of the record, there is text saying "6PM-8PM" and the word "love" in script. Along the side of the record, it says "BRING A RECORD OR COME TO JAM." In the lower left corner is the logo for the Douglas County Democratic Party. The background has retro colors and patterns, giving it a vintage music vibe.
January 21, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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We choose to serve & build the future as Dr. King reminded us with his words below.

We can honor Dr. King’s vision by serving others & continuing to fight for that future when freedom will ring.

Join us at nebdouglasdems.com/get-involved/.

- Mike, DCDP African American Rep
A quote on a light gray background with black text, enclosed by a black border. The quote reads: “We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The phrase "We cannot turn back" is in bold. Below the quote, there is a logo and the text "DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY".
January 19, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Pillen is taking notes from D.C. Republicans and has decided to make his friend rich using your tax dollars.

Let Pillen know that Nebraskans won’t put up with self serving politicians: call 402-471-2244 or email via ne.accessgov.com/gov/Forms/Pa....

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Black and white political graphic featuring a man speaking into a microphone, overlaid in front of the Nebraska State Capitol building. Large, bold white letters say THAT'S NOT NORMAL. At the bottom, there is a logo and the words DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The overall tone is serious and critical.
January 19, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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It’s Record Night on Wednesday, January 21st. RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even... to join Blue Dot Dems for a social night at Vis Major!

Enjoy a drink, great convos & music— bring your favorite vinyl to share. Building community is how we stay connected, energized & ready for the work ahead. 💙
Poster with a vinyl record and a blue and red electric guitar. Large yellow text curves around the record and says "RECORD NIGHT." Beneath the main text, it reads "VIS MAJOR" and "3501 CENTER ST." In the center of the record, there is text saying "6PM-8PM" and the word "love" in script. Along the side of the record, it says "BRING A RECORD OR COME TO JAM." In the lower left corner is the logo for the Douglas County Democratic Party. The background has retro colors and patterns, giving it a vintage music vibe.
January 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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“When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election.” - Donald J. Trump, on the record, from the Oval Office

Thoughts Deb, Pete & Don?

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Black and white political poster featuring four adults in business attire, two men and two women, with a serious or speaking expression. At the top is the logo and text "Douglas County Democratic Party." Below the people, in very large bold black letters, is the phrase: "THAT'S NOT NORMAL."
January 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Tomorrow is Thursday :) we hope to see you!
nebdouglasdems.bsky.social Douglas County (NE) Democratic Party @nebdouglasdems.bsky.social · 28d
Two events this week on Thursday, January 15th & we hope to see you at one of em or both!!

🔵 Meet & Greet with Makayla Danner, Flint Harkness & Christian Espinosa Torres. RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....

🔵 Unicameral 101 virtual training. RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....
Blue promotional graphic with three color photos of smiling people in formal attire. The background features bold white and light blue text with event details. The large main heading says: JOIN US FOR A MEET & GREET Candidates Makayla Danner (County Attorney), Christian Espinosa Torres (County Treasurer), and Flint Harkness (Public Power District 2). WHEN Thursday, January 15th 6:00pm-7:00 pm WHERE Vis Major 3501 Center St. In the bottom right corner is a white and blue logo for the Douglas County Democratic Party. Event flyer with a government building The image contains information about an event called "Unicameral 101." The main background has a photo of a large government building, possibly a state capitol, with a tall central tower and a landscaped lawn with bushes and trees. Text on the image reads: "Learn about your state legislature & your power as a member of the 2nd House! UNICAMERAL 101 Thursday, January 15th at 7:30 pm on Zoom DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY" (with a logo next to the party name)
January 15, 2026 at 3:25 AM