Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

The final numbers of the Sept. 14 special election results are still not official. Nevertheless, it is increasingly clear that the majority of Leisure World residents cast their ballots in support of retaining Gov. Newsom in office. As of the Orange County Registrar of Voters, Sept. 22 report, LW Democrats and supporters had cast 2,978 votes in support of Newsom.

The LW Democratic Club thanks Leisure World residents who volunteered with passion, energy and commitment to support the Democratic Club’s “no on recall” voter outreach efforts. Volunteers assisted voters who needed help getting their ballots to the official LW Drop Box. They also answered questions about signature verification. In one situation, a volunteer answered questions on what to do when someone signs their spouse’s envelope that has their own ballot in it. The volunteer communicated with the Registrar of Voters, and the staff was very helpful in solving the problem. Many voters were grateful to learn how to track their ballots. Some voters even called the volunteer’s phone number to thank them for their effort.

The vote throughout Orange County reflected the LW vote. Fifty-two percent of voters in Orange County opposed the recall, compared to 48 percent in favor. This is good news for Democrats throughout the county as they begin preparing for the 2022 elections.

A Sept. 18 article in the New York Times pointed out that the vote in Orange County has consequences far beyond its 3.2 million residents: “Strategists of both parties see it as a bellwether of key suburban and diversifying House districts nationwide in the 2022 midterms.”

••• LW Democratic Club members will come together via Zoom for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at noon. Plans for this meeting center on the current controversies surrounding the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Members will also address plans to oppose efforts to recall local school board members.

The club’s Voter Information Booth, located outside Clubhouse 6, will continue to be open on the first Tuesday of October, November and December from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

••• LW Democrats and supporters who are interested in more in-depth, up-to-date reporting on the issues are invited to subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter. There is no charge to subscribe, although readers are also encouraged to join the club if they are not already members.

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