Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
July will be a month of transition for the SBLW Democratic Club. Plans are underway for the possibility of holding monthly hybrid membership meetings beginning on July 20. The goal is to provide an opportunity for all members to participate in club meetings, those who feel comfortable meeting face-to-face indoors as well as for those who don’t. Masks and proof of vaccination will be a requirement for those who attend the meetings in person. Speakers will participate in the meetings by Zoom for the time being.
The program for the July 20 meeting will center around issues of special concern. This will include the proposed equal rights constitutional amendment as well as a number of recent controversial Supreme Court decisions. Of special interest to members will be an update on Californian’s response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. More detailed information—including where the meeting will be held and how members and supporters can login via Zoom or phone will be available the week before. In the meantime, LW Democratic Club leaders are continuing to review the Primary Election final results coming from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. The total voter turnout in the county remains at 35.2%. The turnout in Leisure World was almost twice that amount. Over 60% of Leisure World potential voters voted in the Primary Election. In the race for Congress, Democrat Katie Porter received 2,268 votes. Republican Scott Baugh—who Porter will run against in November— received 1,189 votes. Other Republicans running for this position received 859 votes. These statistics mean that 2,892 eligible Leisure World voters did not vote in this Primary Election. How many of these potential voters participate in the November election—as well as how they vote—could make the difference as to who represents LWers’ interests in Washington beginning in 2023.
••• Thanks once again to all the volunteers who participated in making the Democratic Club’s outreach to Leisure World Democrats and no preferred party voters during the Primary season so successful. There is always more to be done. To find out information about how to get involved in the General Election, email lwsbdemocraticclub@
gmail.com.
Weather permitting, the SBLW Democratic Club’s Hospitality and Information Booth will be open in the parking lot outside Clubhouse 6 on from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more in-depth reporting about plans for the upcoming General Election, as well as information about the club’s programs for the coming months, LW Democrats and no preferred party supporters can subscribe to the club’s newsletter. This newsletter is published twice a month. There is no charge for subscribing. Email
democraticclubsblw@ gmail. com or call editor Mary Larson at (562) 296-8521 to subscribe. People are asked to include their full name, address and phone number, as well as party affiliation.
