The DNC To Hold National Organizing Day on July 29

On Saturday, July 29th, Democrats across the country will participate in "Democratic Reunion" events, the Democratic National Committee's next national organizing day, during which Democrats across the country will hold voter contact and outreach events. DNC Chairman Howard Dean will participate in events in Pittsburgh, PA. He'll be kicking off a "Democratic Reunion" event in Murraysville, PA where he'll canvass with House candidate Jason Altmire who is running against Rep. Melissa Hart. Then he'll speak at a "Democratic Reunion" picnic and pig roast in Mt. Pleasant Township, PA.

"Democrats are unified and ready to take our country back," said Chairman Howard Dean. "From picnics and barbecues, to canvassing events and phone banks, volunteers will join friends and neighbors across the country to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Americans have a real choice before them this November. Democrats offer a new direction for our country and these grassroots organizing events are part of our ongoing efforts to win in November and put an end to the failed policies of the Bush Administration and his 'rubber-stamp' Republican Congress."

July 29th marks 100 days until Election Day and on this day, Democrats around America will gather at more than 800 locations to kick off a national effort to mobilize and engage voters and ensure Democratic victories up and down the ballot on Election Day. The "Democratic Reunion" is the latest in a series of volunteer recruitment and voter contact events the DNC has sponsored across the country. During the last national organizing day on April 29th, DNC-funded organizers and volunteers knocked on more than one million doors carrying door hangers with the Democratic Vision for America. The DNC will hold another organizing event in September.

These events directly benefit House, Senate, gubernatorial and other races up and down the ballot. Candidates at every level are participating in our latest national organizing day. The DNC has provided one million door-knockers and one million palm cards outlining the Democratic Vision and a New Direction for America to our state Democratic parties.

On Monday, July 31, the DNC will launch 100actions.com, a website dedicated to helping Democrats from across the country get involved in the November elections. In an effort to support Democrats up and down the ballot, the website will provide a new daily action through Election Day and will provide resources focused on empowering activists with the tools they need to become involved with the Democratic Party in a meaningful way. The site will also connect people wanting to volunteer with local campaigns through their state parties or coordinated campaigns as a way to provide the people-power that's vital to effective get-out-the-vote efforts in November.

Ohio - The Ohio party has organized more than 40 events. Organizers have planned hundreds of events, of all sizes, in cities like Columbus and also in Republican strongholds like Van Wert County. Senate candidate Rep. Sherrod Brown, State Party Chairman Chris Redfern and State Treasurer candidate Rich Cordray and many others will appear across the state.

Pennsylvania - Twenty-two events are scheduled in Pennsylvania with thousands of Democrats planning to attend. Chairman Dean will canvass in Pittsburgh with the Westmoreland County Democrats and attend a Christmas in July event with Governor Rendell and Congressman Murtha in Greensburg, PA.

Washington - More than 30 "Countdown to 100 Days" events are planned throughout Washington and the coordinated campaign will provide literature and targeted lists of 100 voters for volunteers. Representative Hilda Solis will appear at a large gathering of Democrats in Seattle. Congressional candidate Darcy Burner will attend a canvasing event in Bellevue, WA.

Arizona - There are more than 35 events scheduled in Arizona with nearly 500 Democrats signed up to attend. Governor Janet Napolitano, Senate candidate Jim Pederson and numerous state and legislative candidates will attend rallies and BBQ's and canvass to mobilize Democrats in anticipation of the November elections.

Oklahoma - More than 500 Democrats have already signed up to attend an historic organizing event in Oklahoma City, featuring elected officials up and down the ballot.