Robert Kangas

I'm the volunteer webmaster for the 11th LD Democrats. I'm a software engineer by day, photographer by night.

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Congressional District Maps… old vs. new

Because many of you have asked, our search for a single website for maps showing congressional districts before and after redistricting has succeeded! Civic Impulse’s website shows voters in the 2012 U.S. elections if their congressional district has changed since the last election AND provides side by side maps of the 2010 (current) and 2012 …

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Newsletter – October 2012

The October 2012 newsletter is now available.  You can view it here:  2012-10-October

Register to vote

Please, register to vote.  The deadline is today (October 6th, 2012) to get a mail-in registration / update done.  The deadline is October 8th to get it done online.  It’s important… participate in our democracy and make your voice heard. http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/registration.aspx  

Updated Endorsements, 10/5/2012

I just updated our list of endorsements for 2012.  The list can be found here: http://www.11thlddems.org/2012/07/endorsements-2012/ We have a handful of new people, initiatives, propositions, etc.  Check it out.

Newsletter – September 2012

The newsletter for September 2012 has been posted.  You can view it here:  2012-09-September

Prentice earns multiple recognitions and new appointment Legislator eases into retirement

When a new 11th District senator is sworn in on Jan. 14, it will signal the end of Sen. Margarita Prentice’s nearly 25-year legislative career.  The esteemed matriarch is currently the oldest legislator and will retire at the age of 81. In recent weeks, several organizations have recognized her significant efforts on their behalf: The …

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Want to keep election officials from blocking your vote? There’s an app for that!

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2012/08/voter-id-election-protection-smartphone-app This fall, restrictive new voting laws in more than a dozen states could keep millions of people from exercising their constitutional right to vote. ID and birth certificate requirements, restrictions on early voting, and shutdowns on election day registration happen to affect non-rich, non-white, non-middle-aged, non-male voters most. This flurry of regulatory activity could …

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E-board meeting delayed

The e-board meeting for September has been delayed until 9/11.  Our chair (and some members) are at the DNC in Charlotte watching the President talk tonight.

Environmental Health and Justice 11th Legislative District Candidate Town Hall

Environmental Health and Justice 11th Legislative District Candidate Town Hall What:  A community conversation around environmental health and justice issues with candidates for the State Legislature. When: Thursday, September 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Landing Community Room in Renton – 828 N. 10th Place  Renton, WA 98057 This election year, we know voters like you …

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Jay Inslee community fundraiser tonight (August 20th)

From Bob Hasegawa: Jay Inslee will be at the Filipino Community Center, 7-9pm (5740 Martin Luther King Junior Way South  Seattle, WA 98118). Since this is a fundraiser, there’s an entry fee. See the following for details:

11 facts about the tax debate

Newsletter – August 2012

The newsletter for August 2012 has been posted.  Read it here:  2012-08-August Also,there’s no monthly meeting in August, just the summer BBQ.  We hope to see you there!

11th LD Endorsements

Since the Primary is upon us (and ballots are due by Tuesday, 8/7), I’m reposting a link to our endorsements: http://www.11thlddems.org/2012/07/endorsements-2012/ Can’t think of who to vote for?  Check out our endorsements.

Congressman Adam Smith’s Women’s Issues Roundtable Meeting – 8/21/2012

You’re Invited to Congressman Adam Smith’s Women’s Issues Roundtable Meeting   Congressman Adam Smith will hold a Women’s Issues Roundtable meeting on Tuesday, August 21 at the Compass Veteran’s Center in Renton, WA. Adam welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and discuss current developments in Congress.   Congressman Adam Smith’s Women’s Issues Roundtable Meeting Tuesday, August 21 10:00-11:00am

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Bob Hasegawa Election Night Party – 8/7/2012

Bob Hasegawa is having an election night party at his home on Beacon Hill on 8/7/2012: Tuesday, August 7th from 6:30-9:30pm 3121 16th Ave S., Seattle RSVP: bobhasegawa2012@gmail.com (206) 322-4804 From Bob

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