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September 2026

September 1, 2026
WDC Newsletter — September, 2026 President's Letter Fall Membership Kickoff: Answer the Call to Action Dear WDC members and friends, I have one request for you today. Please save the date on Saturday, September 26, for our upcoming Fall Membership Kickoff from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WDC is planning a dynamic, interactive event that will be part-rally and part-volunteer fair. We’re asking you to join us to engage in activities to protect our democracy and aid our communities. The kickoff theme this year is “Answer the Call to Action.” We’ll be hosting multiple Maryland and Montgomery County–based organizations that offer opportunities to make an impact on this election and beyond. The featured organizations will include those that 1) promote and protect voting and our elections 2) get out the vote to ensure significant Democratic wins 3) advocate for key issues for Democrats 4) provide aid to Marylanders being harmed by this administration. We’ve invited some stellar Democrats to get us fired up and moving forward. They include Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Speaker of the House Joseline Pena Melnyk. Add September 26 to your calendar, please watch your email, and check our web site for more information in the coming weeks. Let’s make a big Democratic difference—together. Cynthia Rubenstein, President Notice to WDC Membership: Proposed By-Law Amendment for Youth Membership On August 2, 2026, a resolution was unanimously passed by the WDC Board for an amendment to bylaws language and provisions for WDC membership qualifications and eligibility. This amendment would allow full membership for youth twenty-five years old or under. The amended bylaws language would allow our Next Gen cohort youth to be full members of WDC. (WDC’s Next Gen youth are primarily high school and college age students.) This bylaws amendment will be presented and voted upon by the WDC members present at our Fall kickoff membership meeting event on September 26, 2026. For more information, click here .
Montgomery County Board of Elections banner for 2026 gubernatorial election, in English and Spanish.

June 2026

June 1, 2026
Montgomery County Board of Elections Gubernatorial election June 23, 2026

May 2026

By Cynthia Rubenstein • May 11, 2026
WDC Newsletter — May 1, 2026 President's Letter One of my jobs as President is to be a big booster for WDC’s events, and May brings two opportunities that are not to be missed: Democratic County Executive Candidates Forum on May 3: Hear from all five of the candidates on Sunday, May 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School. With early voting June 11 through June 18 and Primary Election Day on June 23, this is a chance to solidify your vote for a critical local elected office. What do you need to hear from the candidates and who will be your choice as the best steward of Montgomery County for the next four years? Register here . Annual Membership Meeting on May 19: WDC is thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker for the Annual Meeting will be Senator Chris Van Hollen, a tenacious defender of democracy and Democratic values. This members-only event takes place at the Kensington Town Hall from 7-8:30 p.m. and will include light refreshments before a short business meeting, followed by the Senator’s remarks. Register here . Lastly, WDC's Evening with Simon Rosenberg on April 9 was an engaging, substantive, and rousing call-to-action. Simon’s bottom line message: Job 1, over anything else, is for Democrats to win BIG in November. We need to do everything it takes to decisively win the House, and, conceivably, the Senate. You can learn more about how Simon and his fellow plucky patriots are working to ensure November Democratic wins at Hopium Chronicles . If you were unable to attend on April 9, you can click here to see the You Tube video recording of the program. I promise you, it’s worth viewing. Cynthia Rubenstein On May 19, 2026, a resolution to raise WDC’s dues from $35 to $55 per year will be presented and voted upon by WDC members present at the Annual Meeting. Click here for more information on the background and rationale for this proposed dues increase. Advocacy Corner The Maryland General Assembly's 90-day session ended on April 13. In approximately two weeks, we will send a special advocacy newsletter with a session retrospective covering accomplishments and disappointments. WDC's advocacy work continues year-round, not only during session, and we welcome your participation at any time. We also work with county- and state-elected officials year-round to prepare for the next session. In the meantime, we will be turning our attention to advancing democracy at both the state and local levels. Kate Stein, Advocacy Chair WDC News & Events

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