WRITE VOTERS WITH INDIMARIN
We are swiftly heading toward the election of our lifetime. Democracy itself is on the ballot. The results will hinge on turnout, and our work is dedicated to increasing Democratic turnout. We know what to do, we have done it before, and we will do it again. We wrote 80,000 postcards in 2020 and we are aiming for 100,000 in 2024. Join us and keep an eye on our progress here!
OUR ELECTORAL FOCUS:
The House - With six competitive seats in play, California is the road to regaining the House and we will be writing to voters there all year.
The Senate: There are seven competitive Senate races this year. The Democratic incumbents need to be defended for us to keep control on the Senate
Campaigns will change frequently as we move towards November, so please check this page often for updates.
CURRENT RACES:
Nevada Senate Race: Incumbent Jacky Rosen: ONLINE AND PACKETS REQUESTS. The mailing deadline is May 1st.
CA 13: Democratic Challenger Adam Gray - ONLINE REQUESTS ONLY. The mailing deadline is May 1st.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
For all locations - An online request system to receive scripts and voter addresses.
Monthly Zoom Meetings with updates and optional training for new writers. People of all experience levels are welcome!
For volunteers who live in or near Marin - Request preassembled postcard packets for pickup at local locations and in-person events.
Expand your impact and become a “host” for postcard parties!
LET’S WRITE POSTCARDS!
NEW WRITERS:
Join the IndiMarin Writing Team: If you are new to IndiMarin, or to our postcarding program, please join our Writing Team to receive all important updates and information.
ALL WRITERS:
ALL LOCATIONS: PARTICIPATE VIA OUR ONLINE REQUEST PROGRAM:
Your addresses and the script will be emailed to you within 24 hours of receiving your request. Online writers need to supply their own materials, including postcards and stamps. You can find more information on how to obtain supplies here. The deadlines in election years are tight. Please make sure you have all your materials on-hand before requesting addresses, so that you have enough time to meet our mailing deadlines.
MARIN-BASED WRITERS: PARTICIPATE VIA PACKET PICKUP REQUESTS :
We have pick up locations in Novato and Greenbrae. Each packet contains ten addresses, cards, and stamps, along with the script and stickers. A $5 donation per packet is suggested. There is a envelope for donations in each bin.
HOST A POSTCARD PARTY:
Inviting some like-minded friends to your house to write postcards together is a great way to multiply your impact. And IndiMarin will support you every step of the way! Check out our toolkit for hosts to learn more.
EVENTS FOR POSTCARDERS
WRITING TOGETHER - For Marin-based volunteers (new and current) - Join us outdoors every Tuesday morning from 10 - 11:30 AM at Panera Bread in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Plaza in Novato. All supplies will be provided. A 5$ donation per packet is suggested. We share great conversation too!
ZOOM MEETING FOR ALL WRITERS: Please join us for an upcoming “Postcarding with IndiMarin” session on May 13th. In this monthly series, we will address both experienced and new postcarders as we discuss election updates followed by the latest postcarding news and campaigns. Then we offer an optional session at the end for new new postcarders to provide detailed information on how to get started with our online and in-person programs.
RECORDING OF 3/18 “Postcarding with IndiMarin” meeting:
This meeting features Anna Martin, the Postcard Program Manager from Activate America, the grassroots organization that develops our postcarding campaigns. She discusses how they decide where and when to postcard and shares why postcarding is so effective.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Nevada Senate
We are writing to registered Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents who are infrequent voters to support the re-election of their Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen. We are sharing information about her accomplishments in advance of the Nevada June primary election.
Read about Jacky Rosen and her campaign
CA 13
We are writing to registered Democrats under the age of 46 who are infrequent voters, or are newly registered voters. We will let them know that Adam Gray is the Democratic candidate for Congress in their district, and the importance of voting to protect and restore reproductive rights.