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<h6>Candidate for NY-23 CONGRESS (2026)</h6>

<h4>Aaron Gies</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EllmanforCongress/"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/EllmanforCongress/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBX6gfPkvc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBX6gfPkvc</a></p>

<h6>Candidate for NY-24 CONGRESS (2026)</h6>

<h4>Alissa Ellman</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/accomplishments">https://www.governor.ny.gov/accomplishments</a></p>

<h6>candidate for nys governor (incumbent)</h6>

<h4>Kathy Hochul</h4>

<p><a href="https://ag.ny.gov/about/meet-letitia-james">Meet Letitia James | New York Attorney General</a></p>

<h6>candidate for nys attorney general (incumbent)</h6>

<h4>Letitia James</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.dinapolifornewyork.com/">https://www.dinapolifornewyork.com/</a></p>

<h6>candidate for Nys comptroller (incumbent)</h6>

<h4>Thomas DiNapoli</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.jimbfornysenate58.com/"><strong>https://www.jimbfornysenate58.com/</strong></a></p>

<h6>Candidate for NY-58 <br>NYS Senate (2026)</h6>

<h4>Jim Bobreski</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.schuylerdemocrats.org/endorsing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Craig Bond Platform Link</a></p>

<h6>candidate for schuyler county legislature, district 6 (2026)</h6>

<h4>Craig Bond</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.schuylerdemocrats.org/endorsing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Burnside Platform Link</a></p>

<h6>candidate for schuyler county legislature, district 5 (2026)</h6>

<h4>Scott Burnside</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.schuylerdemocrats.org/endorsing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John Hayes Platform Link</a></p>

<h6>candidate for schuyler county, town of dix, town justice (2026)</h6>

<h4>John Hayes</h4>

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<p>Weekly event: same day, same time, same location, same issue--Defend the Constitution! Bring your signs, bring your friends, and your resolve! <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>Thursdays: Dec 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29.</strong></span> Contact: <a href="https://ny23coalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>New York District 23 Coalition</u></strong></a>.</p>

<h4>Defend the Constitution: Weekly Demonstration (Elmira)</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"><strong>A weekly event</strong></span>. Same day, same time, same location, and same issue--Defend the Constitution! Bring your signs, your friends, and your resolve.&nbsp; Hosted by: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/defeatlangworthy2026/discussion/preview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Defeat Langworthy in 2026</u></strong></a>.</p>

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<p>69 Main Street Trumansburg (routes 227 &amp; 96 intersection) Across from Farmer's Market at Taughannock/Sleeping Giant. Parking available at Farmer's Market. <strong><u>Repeats every week: Dec 12, 19, 26.</u></strong></p>

<h4>Indivisible Meet-up / Honk &amp; Wave (Trumansburg)</h4>

<p>69 Main Street Trumansburg (routes 227 &amp; 96 intersection) Across from Farmer's Market at Taughannock/Sleeping Giant. Parking available at Farmer's Market. Reccurring event on every <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808796/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><u>Friday</u></strong></a></span>. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/850043/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Future dates: Dec 12, 19, 26, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.</u></strong></a></p>

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<p>Step up to support our National Public Lands. Please contact your Congressional Representative and Senators to voice your concerns and support for our public lands under the present administration. We have provided a simple template which you can copy, paste, and modify to use or you can write your own. <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)"><u>More.</u></strong></span></p>

<h4>Step Up to Support Our Public Lands: An Email or Letter Writing Campaign (Virtual)</h4>

<p>Step up to support our National Public Lands. Please contact your Congressional Representative and Senators to voice your concerns and support for our public lands under the present administration. We have provided a simple template which you can copy, paste, and modify to use or you can write your own. <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)"><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/809256/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)"><u>More.</u></strong></a></span></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/869743/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Organized by We Dissent Canandaigua Coalition (FB)</u></a>; Co-organized by Indivisible Seneca, FLX Roar &amp; Geneva Democrats.</p>

<h4>Stand Strong Together (Canandaigua, Geneva)</h4>

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<p>Peaceful rally at Centerway Square in Corning. Purpose is to <u>Remove</u> corrupt politicians from office, <u>Reverse</u> the damage, and <u>Reclaim</u> our democracy. Bring a sign to show your viewpoint.</p><p>Sponsored by 50501 Movement and Citizens for a Better Southern Tier. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Citizens4aBetterSoTier/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/Citizens4aBetterSoTier/about</a></p>

<h4>Remove.Reverse.Reclaim Rally</h4>

<p>Join your fellow citizens of the southern tier in voicing your views at the <strong>Remove.Reverse.Reclaim Rally</strong> in Corning, New York. The objective is to <u>Remove</u> corrupt politicians from government, <u>Reverse</u> the damage, and <u><span style="color: var(--color-text)">Reclaim</span></u> our democracy! Make a sign and bring it to the rally.</p>

<p>Remove.Reverse.Reclaim Rally</p>

<p><strong><u>Update: July 2</u></strong></p><p>Sen. <a href="https://thehill.com/people/thom-tillis/">Thom Tillis </a>(R-N.C.) says the <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5941573-save-america-act-gop-strategy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SAVE America Act,</a> <a href="https://thehill.com/people/donald-trump/">President Trump’s </a>No. 1 legislative priority, is “dead” on Capitol Hill because there is not enough time to change election laws before the midterms — even if Senate Republicans muster 60 votes <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5935140-trump-republican-senators-save-america-act-iran-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">for the legislation</a>, which is unlikely.</p><p>“Unless they do the work to get to the 60 votes, they know it’s dead, and so all this is theater,” Tillis told The News &amp; Observer, repeating arguments he has made in Washington calling on GOP colleagues to move on to other priorities.</p><p>___________________________________________________________</p><p>DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THIS BILL!</p><p>*<a href="https://www.vote.org/save-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SAVE Act (and companion SAVE America Act)</a> requires voters to provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a passport, military ID, or birth certificate) when registering to vote in federal elections.</p><p>Every American, including people who have been registered for decades, would need to appear in person at an election office with qualifying documents. Online voter registration, which 42 states currently rely on, would be upended or eliminated. Mail registration would end entirely.</p>

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<h2>Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote.</h2>

<p>We will stand on the sidewalk of Seneca Street at Tioga with our signs as traffic drives by. We will talk to those who are interested in our cause. We will politely encourage people to join us. <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><u>Future dates:</u></span><strong><u> </u></strong><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/777892/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Dec 20, 27, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.</u></strong></a></p>

<h4>Ithaca Honk + Wave to Protect Democracy! (Ithaca)</h4>

<p>Bring Signs and your best attitude. We will stand on the sidewalk of Seneca Street at the corner of Tioga with our signs as traffic drives by. We will talk to those who are interested in our cause. We will politely encourage people to join us. We will be here<span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong> every Saturday</strong></span> until Trump is gone. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/777892/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Future dates: Dec 13, 20, 27, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.</u></strong></a></p>

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<p>Hosted by: <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/788703/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Indivisible Onondaga County</u></strong></a>.</p>

<h4>Pop Up Rally (DeWitt)</h4>

Dewitt Pop Up Rally

<h4>Attorney General James Expands Lead Testing for Children in the Finger Lakes</h4>

<p>“NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/843023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Watkins Glen: 1-2:30 at Schuyler Courthouse</u></strong></a>.</p>

<h4>NO KINGS. Power to the People! (Watkins Glen, Corning, Elmira)</h4>

<p>“NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/843023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Watkins Glen: 1-2:30 at Schuyler Courthouse</strong></a>; <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/842680/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Corning: Noon-2:00 at Centerway Square;</strong></a> <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/842675/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Elmira: 9-11:00am at 317 East Church Street</strong></a>.</p>

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<h4>Corning 50501 Protest</h4>

<p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">Defend our Democracy! Stand Up for Human Rights!</span></strong></p><p>50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Movement. Locally organized by Southern Finger Lakes United. Use the following link to register and receive additional information about the protest on Tuesday, March 4th between 12-2pm.  <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/southernfingerlakesunited/event/760059/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mobilize.us/southernfingerlakesunited/event/760059/</a></p>

<p>Corning 50501 Protest</p>

<p>Every Monday let Nick Langworthy know you're paying attention. Stop into Nick's office and share what's on your mind. Bring your signs. Bring friends. A weekly event organized by : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2144398369333052/2144398389333050/?active_tab=about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Allegany County Democrats.</u> </strong></a>Next dates: Dec 22, 29.</p>

<h4>Bone to Pick? Tell Nick! (Corning)</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong>Every Monday.</strong> Let Nick Langworthy know you're paying attention. Stop in Nick's District Office &amp; share what's on your mind. </span><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>Future dates:</strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> Dec 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26. A weekly event organized by:<strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> &nbsp;</strong></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2144398369333052/2144398389333050/?active_tab=about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Allegany County Democrats</strong></a><br></p>

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<h4>Regular Meeting of the Legislature</h4>

<p>Legislature meets the 2nd Monday of each month.</p><p>To see current and past years of published Meeting Minutes for the <a href="https://www.schuylercounty.us/254/Legislative-Agendas-Minutes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">Legislature</span></u></a>.</p>

<p>Regular Meeting of the Legislature</p>

<p>Accepting all non-perishable items which will be donated to the Southern Tier Food Bank. Thanks to all of our supporters throughout 2025. Event is <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/873809/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>hosted by 50501</u></strong></a> Twin Tiers.</p>

<h4>The People United: Rally/Food Drive (Elmira)</h4>

<p>Accepting all non-perishable items which will be donated to the <a href="https://www.foodbankst.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Southern Tier Food Bank</u></strong></a>.  Event is hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/50501movement/posts/1175780054159322/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>50501 Twin Tiers</u></strong></a>, a partner of <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/873809/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>Indivisible</u></strong></a>. </p>

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<p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">Join the ACLU for a virtual town hall on Wednesday, March 26, at 4 PM ET, featuring Senator Chris Murphy (CT)&nbsp;and journalist Joy Reid, alongside ACLU experts. </span></strong>Together, we will examine the most pressing threats to civil liberties, the administration's escalating attacks on our rights, and the strategies needed to counter them.</p><p><strong><u><span style="color: var(--color-text)">What to Expect:</span></u></strong></p><p>* Insights from leading voices on civil liberties and democracy</p><p>* A breakdown of the administration's latest attacks on our rights</p><p>* Strategies to push back through the courts, in legislatures, and through collective action.</p><p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">Now is the time to stand up for our freedoms. RSVP now to join the fight.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">Register to get the link: </span></strong><a href="https://act.aclu.org/a/aclutownhall" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">https://act.aclu.org/a/aclutownhall </span></strong></a></p>

<h4>ACLU TOWN HALL: PROTECT PEOPLE, NOT POWER</h4>

<p>Join the ACLU for a<a href="https://act.aclu.org/a/aclutownhall" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong><u> virtual town hall</u></strong></a> on Wednesday, March 26, at 4PM ET, featuring Senator Chris Murphy (CT) and journalist Joy Reid, alongside ACLU experts. Together, we will examine the most pressing threats to civil liberties, the administration's escalating attacks on our rights, and strategies needed to counter them. <strong>Register at above link!</strong></p>

<p>The People's Address to Congress</p>

<p>Board Meetings are generally held the&nbsp;first Wednesday of each month. Community socializing begins at 6:30. Business meetings begin promptly at 7:00.</p>

<h4>Schuyler County Democratic Committee (Montour Falls)</h4>

<p>We welcome you to attend the Schuyler County Democratic Committee (SCDC) meeting. Give us your thoughts in person! We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Human Services Building, Room 120, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls. Come share ideas between 6:30-7:00; the business meeting begins at 7:00.</p>

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<h4>WETM: NY-23 Congressional District Debate</h4>

<p><strong>Saturday, March 8th @ 12:00 noon.</strong>  Join the Rally for Democracy, Science, Human Rights, Diversity, Ukraine and more. For more information use this website:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Citizens4aBetterSoTier/photos/so-much-to-rally-for-so-much-to-rally-againstinternational-womens-day-unite-and-/949009940770889/?_rdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/Citizens4aBetterSoTier/photos/so-much-to-rally-for-so-much-to-rally-againstinternational-womens-day-unite-and-/949009940770889/?_rdr</a></p><p>Sponsored by: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Citizens4aBetterSoTier/photos/so-much-to-rally-for-so-much-to-rally-againstinternational-womens-day-unite-and-/949009940770889/?_rdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong><u>Citizens for a Better Southern Tier</u></strong></a></p>

<h4>Rally for Democracy, Human Rights, Ukraine + More</h4>

<p>Join the Rally in Corning, New York for Democracy, Science, Human Rights, Diversity, Ukraine and more. Here's the link to learn more: </p><p>Sponsored by: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Citizens4aBetterSoTier/videos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong><u>Citizens for a Better Southern Tier</u></strong></a></p>

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Aaron Gies

Candidate for NY-23 CONGRESS (2026)

Alissa Ellman

Candidate for NY-24 CONGRESS (2026)

Kathy Hochul

candidate for nys governor (incumbent)

Letitia James

candidate for nys attorney general (incumbent)

Thomas DiNapoli

candidate for Nys comptroller (incumbent)

Jim Bobreski

Candidate for NY-58
NYS Senate (2026)

Craig Bond

candidate for schuyler county legislature, district 6 (2026)

Scott Burnside

candidate for schuyler county legislature, district 5 (2026)

John Hayes

candidate for schuyler county, town of dix, town justice (2026)

Do you know your Congressional District?

* DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES NEED YOUR VOTE *

Federal: Aaron Gies, Alissa Ellman

State: Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Thomas DiNapoli, Jim Bobreski

Local: Craig Bond, Scott Burnside, John Hayes

Democratic Candidates

We are strongly supporting

Democratic Candidates in 2026

Aaron Gies

Candidate for NY-23 CONGRESS (2026)

Alissa Ellman

Candidate for NY-24 CONGRESS (2026)

Kathy Hochul

candidate for nys governor (incumbent)

Letitia James

candidate for nys attorney general (incumbent)

Thomas DiNapoli

candidate for Nys comptroller (incumbent)

Jim Bobreski

Candidate for NY-58 NYS Senate (2026)

Craig Bond

candidate for schuyler county legislature, district 6 (2026)

Scott Burnside

candidate for schuyler county legislature, district 5 (2026)

John Hayes

candidate for schuyler county, town of dix, town justice (2026)

Do you know your Congressional District?

*** DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES NEED YOUR VOTE ***

Federal: Aaron Gies, Alissa Ellman

State: Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Thomas DiNapoli, Jim Bobreski

Local: Craig Bond, Scott Burnside, John Hayes

Candidate for NY-58
NYS Senate (2026)

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