12th Congressional District Democratic Organization
Phone: 313-791-2707
Email: [email protected]
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INFORMATION FOR THE 12th DISTRICT CAUCUS ON FEB. 20th, 2021:
12th District Caucus Rules Report
Agenda
Plenary Session, February 20, 2021
- The convention shall be convened on February 20, 2021.
- The order of business shall be as follows:
- Call to Order
- Election of Permanent Caucus Chair
- Credential Report
- Rules Report
- Election of District Democratic Party Officers
- One (1) Chair
- Two (2) Vice Chairs
- One (1) Secretary
- One (1) Treasurer
- Election of District Committee (At least 15 Members)
- Election of State Central Committee Members and Alternates
- 8 Male Delegates
- 7 Female Delegates
- 7 Male Alternates
- 8 Female Alternates
- Adjournment
Rules
- Proceedings of the Caucus shall be conducted according to the Rules of the Michigan Democratic Party, the Convention Call, these Rules, and Robert’s Rules of Order, newly revised, unless otherwise provided.
- Actions to approve the Credential Report, Rules Report, and Resolutions shall require a simple majority.
- The Chair shall have authority to reject consideration of a motion that is deemed improper or dilatory. A motion shall be considered improper when it conflicts with the DNC Charter, MDP Rules, or an action previously taken by the Democratic Party.
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Eligibility and voting procedures at Caucus:
- In order to vote as a delegate at the Caucus, a person other than a precinct delegate, Democratic elected official, or Democratic nominee to partisan office must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party for at least thirty (30) days prior to February 20, 2021. Precinct delegates, Democratic elected officials, and Democratic nominees to partisan office must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party on February 20, 2021 and may become members that day when they receive their credentials.
- No proxies may be used.
- Those making motions to nominate slates will be allowed two minutes to speak on behalf of the nomination. There will be no supporting speeches, follow up questions, or debate.
- The unit rule, or any rules or practice whereby all members of a party unit, delegation or caucus may be required to cast their votes in accordance with the will of a majority of the body, shall not be permitted.
- Voice votes shall be permitted on the floor of caucus and may be used to address caucus business properly brought before the body.
- If a voice vote is inconclusive or improper under the circumstances, a virtual hand vote shall be used.
- Where proportional voting is applicable, the caucus shall conduct a virtual vote and the weighted vote will be calculated via a tabulator provided by MDP staff.
- The single-position offices (i.e., officers) will be elected as a group with the slate achieving a majority electing all its candidates to office. If the slate achieving a majority does not include candidates for all offices to be elected, then all candidates on that slate are declared elected, and the election for unfilled offices proceeds as single-position office elections.
- Slate voting shall be used in the election of the District Committee and State Central Committee in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Rules for Voting and Elections in the Michigan Democratic Party. A slate may consist of one person up to the number of positions to be elected. A majority of the weighted delegate vote shall be required to win a single position office such as Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer or Secretary.
- The Chair of the Caucus shall be allowed to exercise discretion in presenting Democrats to address the Caucus.
If you are seeking the endorsement of the 12th Congressional District Democrats, please fill out this questionnaire by June 8th, 2020.
DID YOU MISS THE 12TH DISTRICT FUNDRAISER ON OCT. 24 & 25?
Watch the recordings here!
REMOTE VOTING PROCEDURES FOR DISTRICT-LEVEL DNC DELEGATE
Dear 12th District Members,
Please see the following graphic for information from the Michigan Democratic Party on remote voting procedures for district-level delegates to the DNC National Convention.
Remote voting will take place between May 7th and May 16th. You will receive the ballot to your email address. If you need to update your email address with the MDP, please fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSchQlOlrOk83rMfiR…/viewform
If you would like to vote via mail-in ballot, please request one using this form by MONDAY, MAY 4th:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeaJUynwmHaNuyCG3…/viewform
Please email any questions to [email protected]
Applications for Delegate to the DNC Convention are DUE APRIL 16TH, 2020 AT 5:00 PM
We have received guidance from the Michigan Democratic Party as to remote procedures for applying to run for one of the delegate positions to the 2020 DNC National Convention (now planned for the week of August 17th, 2020).
Please note, the deadline to file to run is THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 16th, 2020.
Here is information from the party on who is eligible to run and who can vote:
Who is eligible to run as a district-level delegate?
An individual can qualify as a candidate for district-level delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention by joining the Michigan Democratic Party and by filing a statement of candidacy designating their singular presidential preference and a signed pledge of support for the presidential candidate with the Michigan Democratic Party by 5:00 pm on April 16, 2020. In order to limit the need for party members to leave their homes, we will now accept delegate applications via email at [email protected] or online. The online form can be found here.
Who can vote?
Enrolled Democrats shall be the only persons eligible to participate in the district conventions. Enrolled Democrats include only the following:
1. Precinct delegates who were duly elected at the primary election held August 7, 2018 and Democratic elected officials as set forth in Michigan Democratic Party Rules. In order to vote at the district conventions, these persons must be members of the Michigan Democratic Party on or before May 16, 2020.
2. Members of the Michigan Democratic Party at least thirty (30) days prior to May 16, or by April 16, 2020. Individuals whose memberships expire inside the 30-day window are eligible to participate if they renew on or before May 16, 2020. Click here to join the MDP.
More information regarding voting procedures will be sent out soon. Voting will take place between Thursday, May 7th and Saturday, May 16th.
Please email any questions to [email protected].
Best,
Proposed Rules for the 12th District Caucus:
The next meeting of the 12th Congressional District Dems will be this Thursday, November 14th.
Where: UAW Region 1A - 9650 Telegraph Rd, Taylor
When: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 7:00 PM
The executive board will meet beforehand, at 6:00 PM.
Hayley Alderman, the director of Party Affairs at the MDP will be speaking about the party's delegate selection plan. See you there!
12TH DISTRICT ENDORSEMENT REQUESTS: Endorsement requests for the 2019 election cycle are due to the 12th District by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH. Please send all requests to [email protected] Endorsement screenings will take place at UAW Region 1A on October 1st.
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The 12th Congressional District is pleased to endorse the following candidates in their respective elections on Tuesday, November 7th, 2017:
The 12th Dems will have their October membership meeting on Thursday, October 12th!
Location: UAW Region 1A
Time: Executive Board 6pm
General Membership Meeting 7pm
12th Congressional Dems Endorsement Process
A candidate must request the endorsement in writing to eventually receive one. Endorsement requests may be mailed to the Dearborn office or sent via email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Written requests are due by September 21st.
Following submission, you will be contacted with a screening date and time.
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Donations can be made online via ActBlue
SPRING STATE CONVENTION
Saturday, February 11 • 9AM – 5PM @ The Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, Michigan
The Spring State Convention of the Michigan Democratic Party will be held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. In order to hold Party office or vote at this convention, a person must be a member of the Party for at least thirty (30) days prior, or by January 12, 2017. View Convention Schedule ➔ View Convention Guide ➔
12th District Holiday Party
Join the 12th and Debbie Dingell!
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
Region 1A. 9650 S Telegraph Rd., Taylor, MI 48180
4:30PM-6:30PM
Tickets are $20, Music, Food, and Beverages included!
313-791-2707 for the office or call Eric at 586-604-2669,
email us at [email protected]
You can pre-purchase your tickets with the link below.
www.tinyurl.com/12th2016dec
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WE need you to sign up for as many volunteer shifts as possible for GOTV!
Ann Arbor Office is Now Open!
Brownstown Office is Now Open!
18708 Telegraph Rd, Suite C7, Brownstown 48174
Dearborn Office is Now Open!
Ypsilanti Office is Now Open!
Office Number: 734-480-8394
The 12th District & Debbie and John Dingell
Invite you to the 12th's Steak Fry Fundraiser!!!
When: Sunday, Oct 9th, 2016
Where: Region 1A, Telegraph 9650 South Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI 48180
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Special Guest: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
To Purchase Tickets Please Click HERE!!!
Tickets:
Host $1,000
Sponsor $500
Supporter $50
*Steak, sides, and beverages will be provided
Friend,
This election is like none we have seen before and there is much at stake. We need all of you engaged for the next 47 days. One of the most important activities will be the three debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. I know the difference will be striking between Hillary, who is the most experienced candidate for President as President Obama himself observed, and a candidate who quite frankly scares me.
The first Presidential debate is this Monday night, September 26th, at 6:00pm. There will be a number of viewing parties throughout Michigan, but hope you'll join us in attending one of the watch parties here in the 12th district.
In Wayne County, the UAW will host a watch party at Region 1A. In Dearborn, the Clinton campaign is hosting a watch party at their field office. And in Washtenaw, the Washtenaw Dems, Ann Arbor Dems, the 12th District and myself are sponsoring a watch party at Arbor Brewing Company.
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Hillary's amazing on the debate stage, and there's nothing better or more motivating than watching with a bunch of other supporters. Even better, I know how much it will mean to Hillary to know her team is cheering for her all over the country. Join other friends to watch a very important night that will impact the future of all of us.
Debbie
Dearborn Grand Opening
23400 Michigan Ave., Suite 111
**Please Contact Samia at 313-759-5986 or email her at [email protected]
Special Guest Speaker: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Ypsilanti Grand Opening
418 W. Michigan Avenue
Office Number: 734-480-8394
(Near the corner of hamilton and Michigan)
If you're able to attend, please RSVP HERE so that we know how many folks are coming
Special Guest Speaker: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Ann Arbor Office is Now Open!
Brownstown Office is Now Open!
18708 Telegraph Rd, Suite C7, Brownstown 48174
Call to Convention
August 13th, 2016
Fellow Democrat,
The 12th Congressional District Convention will convene at Region 1A, 9650 South Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI 48180, on Saturday, August 13th at 10:00am. Registration will begin at 9:00am and continue until 10:00am. The purpose of this Convention shall be to elect Members (1 male, 1 female) and Alternates (1 male, 1 female) for each of the three State Convention Committees (Rules, Credentials, Platform & Resolutions).
Article IV Sections B & C of the MDP Rules stipulate the following qualifications for candidacy and eligibility to vote:
In order to hold Party office or vote at any Convention, Caucus, or meeting at any unit of the Michigan Democratic Party at any level, a person must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party for at least thirty (30) days prior to that Convention, Caucus, or meeting. A Party member must be a qualified elector in order to vote on nominations for public office.
Precinct Delegates, Democratic elected officials, and Democratic nominees to partisan offices are exempt from the thirty (30) days advance membership requirement. However, Precinct Delegates, Democratic elected officials, and Democratic nominees to partisan office must be member in order to vote and may join the same day as the Convention, Caucus, or meeting.
Voting delegates will include:
- Elected Democratic Officials
- Elected Precinct Delegates of 8/2/2016
- Members of Michigan Democratic Party that is enrolled prior to 7/13/16 (30 days, per MDP Rules)
Purpose of Convention is to elect delegates to MDP Statewide Convention on 8/27/2016 for rules committee, credential committee, and platform/resolutions committee. Also, the 12th District’s Convention will forward resolutions that are passed and platform positions, to be adopted to MDP for their Convention on 8/27/2016.
For the business of the convention, Robert’s Rules of Order will be used, as well as MDP proportional voting, if other than voice votes are called for, and voting procedures will be chosen by the convention.
For resolutions the deadline shall be 6:00pm on August 11th, 2016, either in person at UAW Region 1A, 9650 South Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI 48180, or by email to [email protected]
Convention Agenda
*9am-10am Registration
*10:00am Call To Order
- Approve rules, including voting procedure.
- Nominations and elections of MDP Committee Members for 8/27/16.
- Speech by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
- Speech by Statewide Candidates
- Presentations and adoption of Resolutions by the Resolution Committee.
- Good and Welfare
- Adjournment
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Rep. Jim Plakas Passed Away
Former Garden City Mayor and former State Rep. Jim A. Plakas died Monday, March 30. Plakas, 85, served two terms as Mayor and Councilman of Garden City. He also served three terms as state representative and retired after 40 years with Ford Motor.
Visitation is Thursday 4-8pm with a Trisagion service at 4:45pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill.). In state Friday 8:30am followed by the 9am Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd., (east of Newburgh).
Friends I am sad to inform you that Representative Jim Plakas passed away on March 30th. Jim Plakas was a good friend to all people of his District. He served our region in public affairs very well, and always with his huge heart and deep concern for the well being of regular Americans. Many of us engaged in politics knew Jim Plakas personally, and a kinder, more concerned honest and hard working public servant could not be found.
Wyandotte Democratic Club 
Presents....
An Appreciation Night for Richard Miller
Saturday, March 28,2015
2:30pm-6:30pm at
The Copeland Center
2306 - 4th Street
Wyandotte, I48192
Please join us for an evening honoring Richard Miller for
his Community, Political Party and various Club Involvements....
Potluck Dinner will be served
for more information
please call Rachel Hess 313-671-6529 or email: hess[email protected]
238 P.O.BOXI-43 • WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN 48192
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Guest Speaker
Roger Martin on Ballot Issue Prop 1
Two Year Plan for the 12th District: Organizing and Growth
President Obama to Award Congressman Dingell with Highest Civilian Honor
Our very own Congressman John D. Dingell will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, from President Obama on November 24th. On behalf of the 12th Congressional District Democratic organization, I would like to congratulate Congressman Dingell on this prestigious award. This is a well deserved honor for his six decades of service to the citizens of the great state of Michigan and to our nation. We are all better off because of his work in Congress, and his impact will be felt for generations to come.
I think I can speak for everybody in the 12th District in that we are inspired by Congressman Dingell's tenacity, grateful for his efforts, charmed by his humor and honored by his friendship.
Congratulations, Congressman!
--Mark Gaffney
Chairman
About the 12th Congressional District Democrats
Welcome to the 12th Congressional District Democratic Organization website! We hope you will find this interactive site a useful resource for all things Democratic here in the Mighty 12th. Our mission is to build a strong party organization and to elect Democrats to public office here in Wayne, Washtenaw and our neighboring counties, all the way up to the Federal level.
We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
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