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The August 4th election will be one of THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL elections in history because of two amendments: Amendments 4 and Amendment 5.

Amendment 4, if passed, will eliminate the initiative petition (IP) process in Missouri. The measure raises the bar so high as to make it impossible to pass. Missourians have used the IP process many times to pass important legislation like the ACA Healthcare, the ban on Right to Work and overturning the total abortion ban. This is an important tool used by citizens when the Missouri legislature refuses to act on needed legislation.

Vote NO on Amendment 4.

Amendment 5 is a bait & switch effort to substitute income taxes for sales taxes on EVERYTHING- EVERYTHING may include taxes on childcare, rent, real estate purchases etc as well as the items we buy. This measure shifts the burden of paying taxes from the wealthy to low-income earners. The Mo Budget Project estimates that 80% of Missourian will see a tax increase via increased sales taxes should this amendment pass. The measure also puts local governments in a chokehold, limiting their funding levels.

Vote NO on Amendment 5.

We are encouraging everyone to remind friends and family to vote against Amendment 4 & 5 this August. If you are willing to take a yard sign that says: “VOTE NO on Amendments 4 &5”, text 314-570-7677 or respond to this email. Please include your address. Yard signs will be distributed in mid July.

Those not registered to vote can do so until July 8th and vote in August. See below for more voting information.

North County Democrats are seeking volunteers to work the polls to defeat Amendment 4 & 5 during early voting and on August 4th. Please respond to this email to volunteer.

Please email or call Senators Hawley ( 202-224-6154) and Senator Schmitt (202-224-5721). Write/call your US Senators and Representative to demand that they stop these unauthorized military strikes on Iran and encourage Trump to testify on the Epstein files Hawley.senate.gov , Schmitt.senate.gov FYI: the Save Act is also on the Five Calls app.

You may not get through but they will probably tally your call so they know how voters feel about it.

These are unprecedented times which can feel chaotic and unsettling. Besides the move towards authoritarianism at the federal level, Missouri Republicans have chosen to deny voters representation and a voice in government.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, TAKE ACTION.

Small actions make a difference.

One action is to contact your US Senators and US Representative with your concerns or suggestions. Keep your letter short and respectful. Legislators keep count of the people for & against legislation or ideas. Their phone numbers/emails are below. FYI: Emailing at the federal level requires that you go first to the person’s website, click on “CONTACT US”.

NO Accountability – No ICE. No more Masks. Release the Epstein files. No new wars.

President Donald Trump – https://www.45office.com/contact

Senator Josh Hawley (R) www.hawley.senate.gov – direct phone #: 202-224-6154.

Senator Eric Schmitt (R) www.schmitt.senate.gov – direct phone#: 202-224-5721

Congressman Wesley Bell-CD01(D): Bell.house.gov/contact 202-225-2406

Congressional switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Congresswoman Ann Wagner: CD02 (R): Wagner.house.gov – phone: 202-225-1621

Missouri Governor Kehoe: https://Governor.mo.gov/contact-us . phone: 573-751-3222

Missouri Attorney General: https://ago.mo.gov ( submit a form ) 573-751-3321

Missouri State Senators: Go to www.senate.mo.gov , click on Senators and look for Senators Angela Mosley & Brian Williams or Tracy McCreery

Missouri State Representatives: www.house.mo.gov . Look for find my representative and scroll down “Find Your Representative”. Put in your address. Once you have the name: email or call at: firstname.lastname@house.mo.gov

One way to STOP THE MADNESS is by writing Senators Hawley and Schmitt and your Congressperson. (possible Messages: No money for ICE, Accountability NOT immunity for ICE, Fire Stephen Miller or Fire Kristi Noem, No more masks, Release the Epstein Files)

The assaults on the Constitution, the chaos of tariffs & deportations are hugely unpopular. That means that 2026 is going to be an unpredictable election year. Anything may happen! Anything! That unpredictability is an opportunity for Democrats – If we are ready to act, ready to donate, Ready to ‘JUST DO SOMETHING!”.

There are many different things you can do to help. Donating, Protesting, Emailing your elected represetatives, Talking to people, Social Media posting, Car Magnet Messages and more. Everyone can participate.

Join Our Efforts!! Below are events to attend.

Events

North County Democratic Club Meeting

Date: September 10

We usually don’t meet over the summer.

Time: 6:00pm gathering & 6:30pm meeting

Location: Sports Café, 3579 Pennridge Dr, Bridgeton, 63044

Speakers: To be determined

Important Dates

North County Democrats will be walking in the July 4th Bridgeton “250 Cheers” parade. The parade begins at 10am. Those walking will meet at Avery Lane close to the intersection of Fee Fee Road at 9:30am. Our lineup number is #77. Look for the Red, White & Blue float. Hope you can join us!!.

AUGUST 4th PRIMARY ELECTION: As mentioned above, this August election is very important.
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE, ask your family and friends to register, and VOTE.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTING:
July 8th : deadline for registering for the August election.
July 21st: No Excuse Early Voting begins 8am – at Election Board & satellite locations.
July 22nd: Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot: 314-615-1800
July 25: Weekend Voting begins on Saturdays (9-1pm) at Election Board & satellites
August 3: Last day to vote absentee in person at Election Board until 5p
August 4: ELECTION DAY: Polls open from 6a – 7pm

For additional information call: 314-615-1800 / vote@stlouiscountymo.gov – 725 Northwest Plaza Dr, St Ann, Mo 63074 _ Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm

We need 10 million people. Get friends, share the info, signs, bullhorns, chants.

Also, use this link to find other local protest locations should this time or location not work for you: www.NoKings.org

Contact your Senators, Congresspersons and Governor

Contact your US Senators at

Senator Josh Hawley (R) Hawley.senate.gov phone 202-224-6154

Senator Eric Schmitt (R) Schmitt.senate.gov phone 202-224-5721

Contact your house representatives:

Congressman Wesley Bell CD01 (D) Bell.house.gov/contact phone 202-225-2406

Congresswomen Ann Wagner CD02 (R) Wagner.house.gov phone 202-225-1621

Contact Missouri Governor Kehoe (R) Governor.mo.gov/contact-us phone 573-751-3222

Other Resources

National Democratic Party: Democrats.org

Missouri Democratic Party: MisouriDemocrats.org

St. Loius County Democrats: StlDems.org

Blue Missouri: BlueMissouri.org (provides financial support for candidates in rural Missouri) A Democrat on every local, county and state wide ballot

Heather Cox Richardson, “Letter from an American” HeatherCoxRichardson@substack.com

We need everyone to help. There are many different ways.

Join with likeminded people. Stay involved and support Democrats in any and every way you can.

If you can talk to your friends and neighbors, talk to your friends and neighbors. If you can join a phone bank, join. If you can join a text bank, join.

If you can call your senators and congresspeople, call them and let them politely know what you want from them.

If you are on Social Media share Democratic messages on your Social Media pages. Have fun make a TikTok video.

Put a simple, safe and easily removable magnetic Democratic message on your car. WeDidntWantThis.com

Democrats have a good message. You can help deliver that message to everyone. Many drops of water, eventually make an ocean. Help make Missouri a blue ocean.