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High Desert Progressive Democrats representing Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Phelan, Victorville, and more in San Bernardino County CA
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Bring your ballot and yourself! 💙🩵🤍 We’re hosting a Ballot Party on October 15th, from 6 to 9pm, at Gridiron Pizza. 🗳️ Maybe you’re anxious about filing out your ballot or you have some questions or maybe you just want an evening out! HDPD is there for all of those reasons! Make sure to RSVP so we know how much pizza to order.🍕 Bring a friend! by @hdprogressivedems
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Presenting our new video series, ✨Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections✨ Pt.1 All links are on our linktree Stay tuned for educational videos that will show you the behind the scenes of just how much work goes into elections, explain what exactly is going to be on your ballot, how to make a voting plan, and maybe more! — — Captions: Hi! I’m Seta Ghazarian, founder and president of High Desert Progressive Democrats, or HDPD. Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing you short videos in our Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections series. We’ll break down how elections are really won, introduce the candidates we’re supporting, and explain what they can actually do if they’re elected. We’ll also review ballot measures and help you make a plan to vote, so please keep watching. In this episode of Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections, we’re addressing one of the questions we hear all the time: “Do campaign signs help win elections?” The answer might surprise you. It’s yes and no. On the one hand, signs are great for building excitement and helping people recognize a candidate’s name. But on the other hand, research shows they increase voter turnout by less than 1%. So what does work? Talking to voters. Knocking on doors can increase turnout by 6% to 9%, and volunteer phone calls can boost turnout by 2% to 4%. That’s why High Desert Progressive Democrats focus on canvassing, phone banking, postcards, and mail. Our goal is simple: help more Democrats vote, and vote all the way down the ballot – because elections aren’t won by wishful thinking. They’re won one conversation, one volunteer, and one voter at a time. To volunteer with High Desert Progressive Democrats, fill out this Google Form https://forms.gle/H8r7dnZJSgB4phNV8 or scan the QR code See you next time! by @hdprogressivedems
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High Desert Progressive Democrats is proud to introduce our newest team member, JT! JT is very excited to start working with the High Desert community. You’ll see JT in some of our upcoming projects soon! - - Thank you to Jenna for bringing JT to life, he is amazing! @jennasparksart by @hdprogressivedems
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Another canvass down!✅ Thank you to our volunteer canvassers and our leads for knocking on doors!💙 Have you signed up to canvass? You can go to our linktree, linktr.ee/HDPD, in our bio to sign up! Don’t let our candidates or JT down by @hdprogressivedems
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— — Caption partial That’s why High Desert Progressive Democrats are proud to support Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congressional District 23, Randall Putz for Assembly District 34, Juan Carrillo for Assembly District 39, and John Harabedian for Assembly District 41. Tessa Lynn Hodge has lived in Congressional District 23 her entire life. She knows the challenges our community members face because it’s her community too. And as a social worker and local small business owner, she understands the lives of everyday people in a way our current Congressman, a multi-millionaire, never will. Randall Putz has worked locally for years to bring people together and solve problems for our mountain and High Desert communities because he believes everyone deserves dignity, opportunity, and the freedom to build a stable future. Juan Carrillo immigrated to the U.S. with a belief that opportunity should be available to everyone, and that belief is what drives him every single day to fight for working families. John Harabedian has spent his career working and hearing directly from the people who live in the communities he serves. He’s focused on the things that matter to everyday people – like safety and affordability, and making sure his constituents know someone is looking out for them. These races can shape what happens in Washington and Sacramento, but your vote is what puts those leaders there. So when your ballot arrives, don’t just vote for the races at the top. Vote all the way down the ballot because Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. For our full list of endorsements, please visit cadem.org/endorsements and hdprogressivedemocrats.org/endorsements See you next time on Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. by @hdprogressivedems
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Join members of High Desert Progressive Democrats on October 31st as we take action to elect Democrats up and down the state, honor our volunteers and give back to the community with a Drive-Thru Trick or Treat hosted by our local candidates. Our Chicano Latino Caucus will be making an ofrenda (altar) for Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). We’re asking our members to bring pictures of their deceased loved ones to add to the altar. Starting at 9:00 am and continuing until 2:30 pm, you’ll be able to talk to voters and do the important work needed to elect our local Democratic candidates. Multiple shifts are available, so stay for as little or as long as you can. 🎃Canvass 1: 9:00 am to 11:30 am (A light breakfast and lunch is included.) 🎃Canvass 2: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (A pre-canvass lunch is included.) 🎃Ongoing Phone Banking: 10:30 am to 2:00pm (Stay for an hour or more. Lunch is included.) 🎃Drive Thru Trick or Treat w/ Candidates: 1:00pm-2:00pm Please RSVP, so we can anticipate the number of attendees for this event. And share this with like-minded friends! www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/1028103/ by @hdprogressivedems
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On this week’s ✨Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections✨ (Pt.8) we’re talking about the Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Board of Equalization! — — Caption In our previous episode of Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections, we talked about the Attorney General, Controller, and Secretary of State races. Now let’s shift our attention to the Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Board of Equalization races. The Insurance Commissioner regulates California’s insurance industry. They help oversee insurance companies and make decisions that can affect what Californians pay for coverage and how they’re treated. The Superintendent of Public Instruction leads the California Department of Education and helps shape education policy for millions of students. This office matters to every school district, including right here in the High Desert. And then there’s the Board of Equalization, which oversees important parts of California’s tax system, including property tax administration and appeals. These offices may not be the ones you hear about most, but they make decisions that affect our families, our schools, and our communities. That’s why High Desert Progressive Democrats is proud to support Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner, Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Nelson Esparza for Board of Equalization, District 1. When you get your ballot, don’t skip the races you don’t recognize. Vote all the way down the ballot because Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. For our full list of endorsements, including Propositions, please visit cadem.org/endorsements and hdprogressivedemocrats.org/endorsements See you next time on Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. by @hdprogressivedems
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On this week’s ✨Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections✨ (Pt.7) we’re talking about the Attorney General, State Controller, and Secretary of State! — — Caption In our previous episode of Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections, we talked about the Governor and Lieutenant Governor races. Now let’s shift our attention to the Attorney General, Controller, and Secretary of State races. The Attorney General, or AG, is California’s top law enforcement official. The AG protects Californians, enforces state laws, and represents the state in court. The Controller is California’s chief financial officer. They keep track of how the state spends its money and helps make sure taxpayer dollars are handled properly. And the Secretary of State is California’s top elections official. They oversee elections, maintain voter records, and help make sure our elections are fair, secure, and accessible. These offices may not get as much attention as the Governor, but they have real power, and your vote helps decide who holds that power. That’s why High Desert Progressive Democrats is proud to support Rob Bonta for Attorney General, Malia Cohen for Controller, and Shirley Weber for Secretary of State. So when you get your ballot, don’t stop at the top. Vote all the way down the ballot. Remember that every office on your ballot matters. Elections Aren’t Won by Wishful Thinking. They’re won when we show up and vote all the way down the ballot. For our full list of endorsements, please visit cadem.org/endorsements and hdprogressivedemocrats.org/endorsements See you next time on Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. by @hdprogressivedems
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On this week’s ✨Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections✨ (Pt.6) we’re talking about the Governor and Lieutenant Governor! — — Caption In our previous episodes of Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections, we’ve talked about what it takes to win elections. Now let’s talk about why these elections matter. Today’s episode focuses on the Governor and Lieutenant Governor races. The Governor is the leader of our state government. They help set priorities, sign or veto laws, manage the state budget, and make important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These can range from education and healthcare to housing and public safety. The Lieutenant Governor is the state’s second-highest elected official. They work closely with the Governor, serve as a key voice on statewide issues, and step in as Governor if needed. This year, High Desert Progressive Democrats is proud to support Xavier Becerra for Governor and Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor because we believe California needs leaders who will fight for working families, protect our communities, and build a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. And we’re not the only ones who feel this way. Becerra and Ma are also endorsed by the California Young Democrats, Planned Parenthood, and many of the most-prominent labor and service unions. Remember that every office on your ballot matters. Elections Aren’t Won by Wishful Thinking. They’re won when we show up and vote all the way down the ballot. For our full list of endorsements, please visit cadem.org/endorsements/ and hdprogressivedemocrats.org/endorsements See you next time on Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. by @hdprogressivedems
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On this week’s ✨Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections✨ (Pt.5) we’re talking about a Voting Plan! — — Partial caption In California, voting doesn’t have to be difficult, but you do need a plan. First, make sure you’re registered to vote. The last day to register to vote online for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election is October 19th. You can check your voter registration at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov and you can register at registertovote.ca.gov You can also track your ballot, sign up for this service called ballottrax now by visiting california.ballottrax.net/voter Next, decide how you’re going to vote. You can vote by mail, drop off your ballot at an official dropbox, or vote in person. At HDPD, we are not recommending voting by mail for this election. There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding the post office right now, and mail delivery has been unusually slow, so we recommend dropping your ballot off at an official dropbox. When you drop your ballot off at an official San Bernardino County dropbox, designated officials from the county registrar of voters pick them up each night, following the strictest of protocols. You can visit elections.sbcounty.gov/elections/2026/1103 and scroll to Ballot Dropbox Locations to find your nearest dropbox. Remember that dropboxes are available beginning October 6th and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, so it’s best to make a plan to drop off your ballot well before that deadline. If you can’t get to a ballot dropbox, please mail your ballot no later than Friday, October 16th, or contact us via social media, our website, or by email. We may be able to help you. Whether you’re voting by mail or by dropbox, don’t forget to sign and date the envelope. If you’re voting in person, pick a day and put it on your calendar. Then make sure you know where your voting location is. You can vote early or vote on Election Day. You can find your nearest early voting site by visiting elections.sbcounty.gov/Voting/Early beginning on October 5th. For those of you planning to vote on election day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3. by @hdprogressivedems
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We at HDPD had a busy weekend! Not only were we at the Victorville Fall Festival, but we hosted a county day of action! Thank you to all our volunteers, from those who helped set up our Fall Festival booth, to those who knocked doors for our endorsed candidates. A very special shout out to our organizers who worked out all the details to make this weekend a success! by @hdprogressivedems
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On this week’s ✨Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections✨ (Pt.4) we’re talking about volunteers! All links mentioned are on our linktree Stay tuned for educational videos that will show you the behind the scenes of just how much work goes into elections, explain what exactly is going to be on your ballot, how to make a voting plan, and maybe more! — — Captions In our previous episode of Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections, we talked about the role of money in a campaign.  Today, let's talk about social media and paid ads. People often ask, "Can't a campaign just buy social media ads?" Ads certainly have their place. They can help people learn a candidate's name. But once the money runs out, the ads disappear.  What's even more powerful? You. When you share a campaign post, leave a positive comment, text a friend, knock on a door, or tell someone why you're voting, that's called relational organizing. People are much more likely to trust someone they know than an ad in their social media feed. Notice that the examples don’t just mention social media. That’s because even if people who already follow our page or a candidate’s page like, comment, or share a post, we're mostly reaching people who already know us. That's important, but it doesn't reach enough new voters to win an election. This year, for the Primary Election, about 60 people wrote postcards with High Desert Progressive Democrats, and we averaged 12 canvassers at each neighborhood walk. We’re grateful for every volunteer, but in a district over 200 miles across, we need a much bigger movement. Compare that to Colorado’s First Congressional District, where Melat Kiros won her primary with the help of more than 6,000 volunteers in a district roughly 15 miles across. If we want to win elections here in the High Desert, we need more people. We need hundreds. We need thousands. Because Wishful Thinking Doesn’t Win Elections. Elections are won when neighbors talk to neighbors, friends reach out to friends, and people step up to be part of the work. Maybe next time, one of those people will be you. To volunteer with High Desert Progressive Democrats, fill out this Google Form or scan the QR code…. by @hdprogressivedems
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