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WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE PARTY
Message from the KCDP Chair
 Volunteer inertia: the tendency to resist starting or continuing volunteer work. The inertia is driven primarily by lack of time, an inflexible schedule and/or lack information on opportunities. Volunteer inertia is epidemic in all counties in Texas, but I want to address the situation in Kerr County. Midterms are 7 months away. Their importance cannot be understated. It is essential that Democrats and individuals who support Democrats and who want a change from the heinous current administration show up to vote. We need to encourage our friends and neighbors to SHOW UP. How do we do this? Consider your individual skill set and become a part of the Call To Action/Stronger Together campaign of the Kerr County Democratic Party. Consider becoming an Organizer/Activist. I am organizing a Town Hall for July with as many candidates as I can schedule and I am working with 4 County Chairs to invite all our constituents. Maybe you like to barbecue. Invite your neighbors for a delicious meal and chat about getting out the vote. What is something you really like to do? Organize an activity, small or big, and invite your friends and neighbors. Let the Admin. Board know what you want put on the calendar as we head to November so we can help you get friends and neighbors to attend. So good people, until next week, talk it up, organize an event/activity, check out the 2026 Events calendar and show up because, in the long run, we have to get out the vote for the run-offs and midterms. Carol Caulkins, County Chair  |
Important Election Dates
APRIL 27 Last day to register to vote for Democratic Primary Run-off elections
MAY 15 Last day to apply to vote by mail (Democratic Primary Run-off elections)
MAY 18 First Day of Early Voting (Democratic Primary Run-off elections)
MAY 22 Last day of early voting (Democratic Primary Run-off elections)
MAY 26 Last day to receive ballot by mail (Democratic Primary Run-off elections)
MAY 26 Election day (Democratic Primary Run-off Election)
Activity Organizers/Activists Needed
- Small neighborhood or community gathering (home hosted or in your neighborhood clubhouse)
- Memorial Day
- Flag Day
- July 4th
- Backyard chats
- Circle of 8 Dinner Focus Group
- Thirsty Thursday Socials
- Donors to purchase candidate campaign material packs (signage, buttons, stickers, postcards)
- Facebook/Instagram manager
- Office Ambassadors
Your County Chair has office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 10am – 2pm. Stop by the office and discuss your activity or event. You can also call Carol at (210)387-4867.
GENERAL INFORMATION
STAMPS
Please bring both postcard and First Class stamps to the office. Checks are great too, but bringing stamps to the office ensures a ready supply. Thank you!
RESIST.BOT
This tool allows you to text/fax/email your representatives, either from the website resist.bot, or directly from your messages. To get started, text the word RESIST to 50409 on your mobile phone (message/data rates will apply). Apple users can shift the conversation to Apple Messages to avoid text fees, or anyone can just use the chat feature on the website. Have a look at their website for the full explanation.
5 CALLS
Making your voice heard. 5 Calls is a free application you can download from the App. Store on to your phone. The process is simple. Choose your subject, choose your legislator, call the number and then either read the script that is provided to the person who answers or leave a voicemail.
Instagram
KCDP has a new Instagram profile. It looks a lot like the old one. Please click this link to follow the new profile.
2026 Events
April 24 Fri 5:30pm Evening without Tea, Monthly potluck and Democratic conversation. The Hills Apartments 2300 Chalet Trail, Kerrville
April 25 Sat 10am – Noon National Day of Action Stop Ice Warehouse Detention Protest, Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main St., Bandera
May 12 Tue 11:30am Hill Country Chapter Texas Democratic Women UGRA, 125 Lehmann Dr., Kerrville
May 12 Tue 5:30 to 7:00pm Gina Hinojosa Rally at Patrick Heath Public Library Amphitheater 451 N. Main Boerne, Tx
This is a big event. Let’s make a strong showing and carpool together. Call the office at 830-329-2616 to sign up.
May 26 Tue 7:00am – 7:00pm Runoff elections. See above for locations.
Ongoing Events
Office Hours: Please visit our website, kerrcountydemocrats.org, and check the calendar.
Dates are subject to change.
Tuesday, 10am to 2pm
Wednesday, 11am to 2pm
Thursday, 10am to 2pm
Saturday, 11am to 2pm
Our office is located in the Downtown Executive Center
#111, 327 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville 78028
7:30 to 9 am,Coffee with Dems – Tuesdays
Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center,
1001 Junction Hwy, Kerrville 78028
Wanted – Volunteers
2026 GetOutTheVote campaign
Email the following Deputy Precinct Chairs and Captains to volunteer.
Precinct Team Leader: Jill Drake, Vice Chair
Precincts 101, 107, 109, 113, 119: Alicia Boyett
Precincts 202, 221, 215, 220: Mary Ellen Summerlin
Precincts 303, 308, 312, 314: Deb Edwards
Precincts 404, 405, 406, 410, 416, 417: Stan Caulkins and Carl Schupp
Funds are needed for our 2026 advertising campaign. Click on the QR Code and donate via Act Blue to our Ad Fund, mail a check to PO Box 290614, or drop a check/cash by our office, #111, 327 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville 78028
