June 15 Updates

Early voting is underway, and there are plenty of opportunities this week to stay engaged—whether you're casting your ballot, connecting with neighbors, supporting our outreach efforts, or taking time to recharge for the work ahead. Thanks for being part of this growing community of action.

Upcoming:

NOW-June 18: Early Voting open

June 19: Rush Hour Resistance

June 25: Voices & Views Book Club

June 27: Resilient Resistance- Mental Health & Self-Care for Activists

VOTING UPDATES

Early Voting is Now!

Vote in person through June 18 at one of these Early Voting sites:

• Boonsboro American Legion
• Clear Spring American Legion
• Washington County Free Library (Main Branch)
• Virginia Avenue Election Center

Early Voting: June 11–18, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM

Did you vote already?

Democratic County Commissioners Ballot Update

Three of the eight Democrats who filed to run for County Commissioner withdrew from the race after the official March 6 withdrawal deadline. As a result, their names will still appear on the primary ballot.
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Democratic voters will still be asked to select up to five candidates from a list of eight names. The five remaining active candidates are:

• Jonathan Fish
• Les McIntosh, Sr.
• Teri Pailen
• Lara A. Shepherd
• Dave Williams

Please help spread the word so voters are aware which Democratic County Commissioner candidates remain active in the race.

WCI Voter Guide

We've assembled a page of voter information with valuable links on the Washington County Indivisible website.

Visit the WCI Voter Guide:
​https://www.wcindivisible.com/vote​

SIGN UP: Caring for Ourselves While We Fight for Change

Washington County Indivisible will host a special session on Saturday, June 27, from 1:30–4:00 PM focused on protecting and nurturing our mental health while staying engaged in the work of activism.

Join us to hear from experts on managing stress, staying centered, and finding practical ways to care for ourselves amid a nonstop news cycle. We'll explore strategies for maintaining resilience, avoiding burnout, and sustaining our commitment to the causes we care about.

Register here. Address will bring provided upon registration: https://mobilize.us/s/90ePNO​

Help Us Beat the Stamp Hike!

Stamps are going up by a whopping 4 cents each on July 12, so we're trying to collect as many stamps as we can before then to save money on our upcoming mailing campaigns! If you are able to contribute even a few stamps, it will go a long way in helping us reach voters and politicians who can make a real difference here in Washington County and beyond.

You can donate via ActBlue or mail stamps to:

Washington County Indivisible
P.O. Box 87
Clear Spring MD 21722

Thanks to those who have already contributed—your kindness is greatly appreciated!

Voices & Views Book Club

Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM​
​Hub City Brewery​
25 W. Church St., Hagerstown

Join us for a discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. Haven't finished the book? No problem! Come to share your thoughts, listen to the conversation, meet new people, or simply enjoy an evening of thoughtful discussion.

Questions or RSVP: Delia.Zielinski@gmail.com​

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

Last week, Rush Hour Resistance celebrated our one-year anniversary on the bridge over I-70! We are on our summer schedule of 4:30-6:00. Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, June 19 at 04:30 PM to help set up, or stop by before 6:00 PM to wave. Our letters aren't waterproof, so we cancel if it's raining.

If you have any suggestions for the message, please send them ASAP! Keep it to 30 characters (including spaces) or less.

Email Dave Williams at dwilliams21783@gmail.com for more information.

For photos, videos, and a video celebrating our one-year anniversary, visit this link:

WCI is on Discord!

We're excited to announce that our organization is now on Discord, creating more avenues for communication and connection! For access, go to this link: