AZ D26 Democrats

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Official account of District 26 Democrats serving Central West Phoenix (Van Buren to Peoria & 19th to 43rd/51st/59th Aves) WHERE EVERY VOTE COUNTS Join our mailing list http://eepurl.com/hXQGbD Hot Links: https://linktr.ee/AZLD26DEMS

2026 turnout is on par with 2022 turnout as of Day 26 of early voting. Dem turnout is up 2.7%, but only 4k total ballots. GOP turnout is up 0.6%, with registration gains that's 30k ballots. Indy turnout is down 1.2%, but up 20k ballots vs 2022.

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Election Protection Hotline 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) If you experience a problem while trying to vote or deposit your ballot at an Early Voting Center or at the polls, call this number. It is run by a coalition of nonpartisan legal organizations and will connect you with real people who can help.

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Polling locations open Election Day 11/3, 6am-7pm in LD26! Bring ID. Still have your mail-in ballot? Bring it in person to any polling location & drop it off! Don't put it in the mail! Drop it off in person to ensure it counts. Get verified on the spot. More info & locations, visit my.arizona.vote

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I also want to add that every single time ICE has physically hurt me, they have grabbed me by my chest. Most of my femme friends have said the same. I will not be surprised if / when we find out about twisted sexual assaults conducted by ICE agents with these gloves.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Wow. Proponents of the ICE taser gloves are openly saying that one reason they love the gloves is that they doesn’t leave any marks or proof that they were used, making it harder for people to sue when they’re shocked excessively.

This is absolutely horrible. Why does it feel like every single day this administration has to destroy something else? The Trump administration is planning a border patrol road across Mariscal Mountain in Big Bend National Park, and building the route

More than 45 million Americans, including 14 million children, rely on food banks for hunger relief. Did you know breakfast foods are among the least donated items at food banks? Help LD26 support the Alhambra Community Care Center by donating unopened boxes of low-sugar cereal.

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BREAKING NYT: Federal agents around the country were told in recent days that the FBI would no longer investigate confrontations with immigration agents — cases that sometimes yield evidence that could be used to prosecute DHS agents implicated in violent encounters.

Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations

Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.

nytimes.com

Early voting begins! Locations in LD26 open for early voting or ballot drop off. Remember, it is too late to send your ballot back through the mail! Please make a plan to drop it off before 7 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday, July 21.

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Father’s Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have made a lasting impact on our lives. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures in our community! 💙

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Wednesday, June 3rd Produce and More Distribution 📍6819 N 21st Ave Ste N Phoenix Az ( back of the building) ⏰Time 6:00 pm til 730pm 📣📣 REMINDERS *Please bring bags to carry your items *Please bring your own drinks, as we regret that we cannot provide them to clients waiting in line.

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