Dear Friends,
I expect many of you have already voted from home in advance of the September 8th primary elections. The Democratic Primary is a tremendous opportunity to choose who will be on the ballot for the November 3rd general election. There are many Democratic candidates who have demonstrated their qualifications for the offices they seek. we are fortunate to have good choices for contested positions.
If you still have an absentee ballot, please complete it. Then hand deliver it to the City or town clerk’s office or take it to the polling place on Sept. 8th. We’re all concerned about the delays in mail delivery created by postal service leadership.
If you plan to vote in person, be safe and wear a mask when you enter the polling place. We need to keep our election workers and volunteers safe.
I want to encourage you to vote up and down the ticket, even uncontested candidates appreciate your vote.
Top of the Ticket Primaries
I encourage you to visit Joe Biden for President. The banner says “A Battle for the Soul of Our Nation,” https://joebiden.com/. I’m participating in weekly calls as are other local Democrats. A lot of us want Biden-Harris signs. We’re told they are on the way. The request is in for a Biden visit to NH--our 4 electoral votes can be the difference in deciding who leads our nation for the next 4 years.
In this primary election, I want to encourage you to vote for Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Congresswomen Ann Kuster. They work constantly to support Cheshire County and are well positioned to ensure we have strong, respected voices representing us the US Congress.
For Democratic nominee for governor, I recommend Dan Feltes. My letter to the Keene Sentinel is at https://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/of-two-good-choices-for-governor-feltes-is-mine-by-jay-kahn/article_dbcd4441-1c34-5e00-9940-72b2b7ec9814.html
Kahn for Senate Reelection Updates
Our team of interns and volunteers have been placing Kahn for Senate signs at homes of supporters across Senate District 10. Our order for more signs has been delivered. Your demonstration of support with a lawn sign is greatly appreciate. If you haven’t yet received one yet, please contact me at 603-381-2930, or at kahnjay03@gmail.com .
If you have contributed to Friends of Jay Kahn, thank you. The number of donors continues to increase and any contribution is a sign of support and encouragement that is greatly appreciated. You can go to Act Blue, Jay Kahn for Senate, or simply mail a check to:
Friends of Jay Kahn
PO Box 433,
Keene, NH 03431
Endorsements
I’m proud to have gained the endorsements from state employees, SEIU Local 1984, and teachers, NEA-NH. I’m proud to be endorsed by our front-line workers and teachers and I appreciate greatly their efforts to serve the people of NH.
Get Involved
We experienced in 2016 what happens when we assume election outcomes before the votes are counted. A large turnout from Cheshire County will shape the outcome of the 2020 elections. We need to show a lot of enthusiasm to convince voters to get off the sidelines and vote for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. Write me if you want to volunteer but haven’t yet made a connection.
Cheshire County Democrats Annual Fund Raiser
Please register at bit.ly/919spaghetti for the Cheshire County Democrats Annual Spaghetti Dinner via Zoom on Sept. 19th. For your contribution of $10, or more, you’ll hear from US Senators Shaheen and Hassan, Congresswomen Kuster, me and other state leaders. This needs to be our first crowd building event. We need to see each other and show we’re ready to win big in November.
Thank you for your support and for getting involved.