LULAC Statement On Biden-Harris Victory

 
Nation’s Leading Latino Civil Rights Organization Sends Congratulations and Urges Action on Key Issues

Washington, DC – The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today issued the following statement:

Domingo Garcia – LULAC National President
“On behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC, I congratulate the Biden-Harris team on their victory and wish them both our warmest regards. We look forward to working with them on the important issues facing more than 60-million Latinos and our entire nation, first and foremost being comprehensive immigration reform within the first 100 days. Also, LULAC is committed to working with them on ensuring that Latinos are included in their Cabinet appointments to reflect the growing diversity of our country. As important and our immediate priority is to stand with them and actively fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Our best wishes and we look forward to the years ahead of their leadership.”

Sindy Benavides – LULAC Chief Executive Officer

“The conclusion of this election now allows our country to return to the process of continuing to work on the issues confronting all Americans, 60-million Latinos included. We are still battling the effects of a pandemic that is hitting our community with twice the rate of infections as other sectors and a rate of death far above our percentage of the population. Also, access to health care services and distance learning education is paramount within our communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Plus, Congress must do more to help our small businesses and provide protections for every Latino men and women who are the essential workers and lifeblood of virtually every sector of industry. Our senior citizens and people with special needs including those suffering from mental illness need attention desperately and too many men, women and children are experiencing hunger on a daily basis. It is heartbreaking to witness these broken promises of an American Dream, here for some, while others are marginalized. Neither can we delay increasing shelter for the homeless and caring for our veterans. I am encouraged by the sheer volume of Americans who voted and I am confident that our better, kinder spirit as a nation will triumph. To our Latino community, thank you for turning out to vote despite the pandemic, voter suppression, voter intimidation, underinvestment, disinformation, and misinformation. My hope and prayer now is that we will unite as a country and elect the higher path of courage to come together again for the betterment of all. Together We Rise.”
About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
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BOLETAS POR CORREO – INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE


BOLETAS POR CORREO – INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Aconsejo a los que van a votar por correo que sigan una de las siguientes opciones, dado el tiempo limitado para enviar su boleta.

  • Si no ha recibido su boleta de votación solicitada por correo, vote temprano en persona en cualquiera de los 61 lugares de votación anticipada en el Condado de Dallas. No espere a que su boleta llegue por correo. Hágale saber al secretario en la casilla de votación que está votando en persona porque su boleta por correo nunca llegó. Vote temprano, tiene hasta mañana de 7AM a las 7PM. Por favor, lleve su licencia de conducir o una de las otras formas aprobadas de identificación con foto.

Para encontrar su lugar de votación anticipada más cercana, haga clic AQUI

  • Si ya recivio su boleta por correo pero aún no la ha enviado y decide votar en persona, lleve su boleta por correo con usted a cualquiera de los 61 lugares de votación anticipada en el Condado de Dallas antes de las 7pm del viernes, 30 de octubre y entreguela al Juez Electoral o a los secretarios y asi usted puede votar en persona y su boleta por correo se cancelara. Por favor, lleve su licencia de conducir o una de las otras formas aprobadas de identificación con foto.

Para encontrar su lugar de votación anticipada más cercana, haga clic AQUI

  • Si decide llevar su boleta por correo en persona puede ir al Departamento de Elecciones localizado en el 1520 Round Table, Dallas. Hay un drive-thru asi que no tiene que salir de su vehiculo. Usted debe llevar su licencia de conducir o una de las otras formas aprobadas de identificación con foto para entregar su boleta por correo. Tenga en cuenta que nadie más puede entregar su boleta por correo por usted.

Hoy hasta el sábado 31 de octubre, 7am-7pm Domingo, 1 de noviembre, 11am-4pm Lunes, 2 de noviembre, 8am-4:30pm Martes, 3 de noviembre, 7am-7pm

  • También puede optar por pagar para enviar su boleta por correo a través de correo de primera clase o algun otro transportista de correo come FedEx, UPS, etc. para que pueda estar seguro de que llegará a tiempo.

Para saber si su boleta ha sido recibida por el Departamento de Elecciones, haga clic AQUI

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MAIL-IN BALLOTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MAIL-IN BALLOTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I would strongly advise those voting by mail to follow one of the below options given the limited time to mail in your ballots.
  • If you have not received your requested mail ballot go vote early in person at any of the 61 early voting locations in Dallas County. Do not wait for your ballot to come by mail. Let the clerk at the polling location know you are voting in person because your mail ballot never arrived. Vote by 7PM on Friday, October 30th during early voting, rather than waiting until Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. Please take your driver’s license or one of the other approved forms of photo ID.

To find your closest early voting locations click HERE

  • If you have received your mail ballot but have not yet mailed it, take your mail ballot with you to any of the 61 early voting locations in Dallas County by Friday, October 30th and surrender it to the Election Judge or clerks when you sign in to vote. Please take your driver’s license or one of the other approved forms of photo ID.

To find your closest early voting locations click HERE

  • To deliver your mail ballot in person, take it to the drop box at the Elections Department – 1520 Round Table, Dallas. There is a drive-thru service, so you do not have to leave your vehicle. You must bring your driver’s license or one of the other approved forms of photo ID with you when you drop off your ballot. Please note that nobody else can drop off your mail ballot for you.

Today through Saturday, October 31, 7am-7pm Sunday, November 1, 11am-4pm Monday, November 2, 8am-4:30pm Tuesday, November 3, 7am-7pm

  • You may also choose to pay to send your mail ballot through priority mail or other common or contract carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc.) so that you may be certain it will arrive on time.

To find out if your ballot has been received by the Elections Department click HERE

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‘Tu voto es su vos’: ‘Hey Chica’ Voting Drive Story

‘Tu voto es su vos’: ‘Hey Chica’ voting drive encourages Latinas to get out the vote

Latina voters are mobilizing like never before.

“Latinas are going to be one of the loudest voices in this election,” said Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia.

Dallas County Latina leaders organized a get out the vote drive this week called “Hey Chica.”

“Hey Chica, come on out and vote. Tu voto es su vos. Come and be counted,” Garcia said.

Read the full WFAA Channel 8 story here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/elections/dallas-county-latina-leaders-hosting-voting-drives-to-encourage-latinas-to-vote/287-196ff7ad-2fbe-4a13-9809-87217ff38048

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Get Out the Vote Initiative Targets Latina Voters

Get Out the Vote Initiative Targets Latina Voters

“We ignited a campaign to say ‘hey girl, we see you. We want you to come out. We want to be here with you,’” said Veronica Torres Hazley, founder of Hey Chica! Movement. “We’re not picking parties. We just want you to come out and vote and show up. We want to have fun doing it. Sort of bringing sexy back to voting.”

Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia was among the group of women encouraging Latinas to vote.

“It’s about education for our children,” said Garcia of the issues important to voters. “It’s about jobs. It’s about healthcare. It’s about equity in pay.”

While early voting numbers are surging across the nation and in North Texas, it’s not yet clear how decisive the Hispanic vote will be.

Read the full NBC 5 story here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/decision-2020/get-out-the-vote-initiative-targets-latina-voters/2464659/

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VOTE TEMPRANO – Transpórtese GRATIS en el autobús DART

VOTE TEMPRANO ya que votar el día de las elecciones puede ser difícil debido a largas filas y la falta de trabajadores electorales. Este preparado y si es posible lleve su boleta de muestra ya completada para utilizar en su votación temprana. Para imprimir/ver su boleta de muestra, vaya a dallascountyvotes.org.

Transpórtese GRATIS en el autobús DART para ir a Votar en las Elecciones Generales

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) está proporcionando viajes gratuitos a lugares de votación en las área de servicio. Los votantes pueden viajar sin cargo en todos los autobuses DART, tren ligero, tranvía de Dallas, Golink, servicio de para-tránsito, y en el Trinity Railway Express entre EBJ Union Station y CentrePort y la estación DFW Airport.

DART ofrecerá viajes gratis a los votantes en los siguientes días:

  • Sábados de votación temprana: 17 de octubre del 2020 y 24 de octubre del 2020.
  • Día de las Elecciones: martes, 3 de noviembre del 2020

*El servicio DART estará disponible gratis todo el día para ayudarle a llegar a su lugar de votación.*

Fechas de Votación Temprana:

  • 13 de octubre al 17 de octubre del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • 18 de octubre del 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • 19 de octubre al 24 de octubre del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • 25 de octubre del 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • 26 de octubre al octubre 30 del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)

Documentos Importantes de Elecciones:

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las elecciones, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Dallas por teléfono al 469-627-8683 o por correo electrónico a dallascountyvotes@dallascounty.org.
Ya lleno su Censo? Llene el Censo en 2020census.gov o llame al 844-468-2020 y sea contado.

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VOTE EARLY – RIDE DART FOR FREE

VOTE EARLY as voting on Election Day may be challenging due to long lines and fewer election workers. Be prepared and have your sample ballot completed to take with you on early voting. To print/view your sample ballot, go to dallascountyvotes.org.

Ride DART for FREE to Vote in the 2020 General Election

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is providing free trips to voting locations across the service area. Voters can ride at no charge on all DART bus, light rail, Dallas Streetcar, GoLink and Paratransit service, and on the Trinity Railway Express between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station.

DART will provide free rides to voters on the following days:

  • Early voting Saturdays: October 17, 2020 and October 24, 2020.
  • Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2020

*Free DART service will be available all day to help you get to your polling location.*

Early Voting Dates:

  • October 13, 2020 – October 17, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • October 18, 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • October 19, 2020 – October 24, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • October 25, 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • October 26, 2020 – October 30, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)

Important Elections Documents:

If you have any election questions, please contact our Dallas County Elections department by phone at 469-627-8683 or by email at dallascountyvotes@dallascounty.org.
Have you taken the Census yet? Take the Census at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 and get counted today!

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Importante Informatino Electoral

*Último día para registrarse para votar: 5 de octubre del 2020*
La siguiente información es para que usted este preparado para emitir la boleta para sus candidatos locales y presidenciales. El último día para registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones es el 5 de octubre del 2020.
Fechas de Votación Temprana:
  • 13 de octubre al 17 de octubre del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • 18 de octubre del 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • 19 de octubre al 24 de octubre del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • 25 de octubre del 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • 26 de octubre al octubre 30 del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)

Documentos Importantes de Elecciones:

Le pido a cada votante elegible que participe en esta elección para que su voz sea escuchada. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las elecciones, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Dallas por teléfono al 469-627-8683 o por correo electrónico a dallascountyvotes@dallascounty.org.

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Important 2020 Election Information

*Last Day to Register to Vote: October 5, 2020*
As we prepare for the upcoming Joint Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, I want to provide you with important information.
The following information will make sure you are prepared to cast your ballot for your local and presidential candidates. As a reminder, the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election is October 5, 2020.
Early Voting Dates:
  • October 13, 2020 – October 17, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • October 18, 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • October 19, 2020 – October 24, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • October 25, 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • October 26, 2020 – October 30, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)

Important Elections Documents:

I ask each eligible voter to participate in this election to make sure your voice is heard. If you have any election questions, please contact our Dallas County Elections department by phone at 469-627-8683 or by email at dallascountyvotes@dallascounty.org.

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Election Day Polling Locations – Democratic Primary Election

How time has flown by! We know this can be an exciting moment for all of our Dallas County residents and we want to ensure that you are prepared for this upcoming Democratic Party Election. Today, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 7AM – 7PM our Countywide Polling Locations will be assisting voters to cast ballots for this election.

Please see the link below for a complete list of all polling locations in Dallas County. As a reminder, all Dallas County registered voters are free to cast their ballot at any polling location located in Dallas County.

Dallas County Polling Locations

Voters with Special Needs

Please always remember to be mindful of your surroundings and continue to practice social distancing. Our polling locations will be properly equipped with disinfectant supplies to ensure the safety of our Election Day voters.

(Dallas County website link for reference: https://www.dallascounty.org/government/comcrt/district4/community-information/election-day-polling-locations-democratic-primary-election.php)

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