4th Annual Forever Young Dinner - Saturday, Oct. 10th 

The 2009 Forever Young Dinner will be Saturday, October 10th at the UNO Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha (6705 Dodge Street).  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  We always have fun, but we never lose sight of the importance of our mission changing this state’s future one Young Democrat at a time. We can’t do that without your generosity and your continued support!

We’re very excited to welcome State Senator Tom White, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 2nd District, as a special guest speaker at this year’s dinner.  Also new for this year’s dinner, order your tickets online directly through our friends at ActBlue.

This site is under construction! 

Nebraska Young Democrats are redesigning our website after several months of neglect.  Thank you for being so understanding as we work to make sure this site is a great resource for Young Democrats in time for the 2010 election.  

2009 Statewide Convention - Saturday, April 4th in Omaha

Join us on Saturday, April 4 for the 2009 NYD Convention hosted by the Creighton College Democrats in Omaha, Nebraska.  This year’s NYD Convention is being held at Creighton’s new Harper Student Center.  Parking will be available in Creighton’s visitors parking lot at 20th Street & California.

General registration begins at 9:30am with the Convention gaveling down at 10:00am.  A light breakfast and refreshments will be available.

For everything you might want to know about the 2009 NYD Convention, please see NYD Conventions 101.  Also, this is a great time to refresh yourself on all the details of the NYD Constitution.

Please remember that all constitutional amendments and nominations for the presidency must be submitted in writing to convention@nebraskayoungdemocrats.org by 10 am on Thursday, April 2.Change Didn’t End With Obama - Vote in the Omaha & Lincoln City Elections
A Small Price To Pay For Democracy

Because it is so easy and eliminates the dangers of unforeseen circumstances keeping you away from your polling place on November 4^th, Nebraska Young Democrats is encouraging its members to vote by mail in this election. A stamp is cheaper than gas, and voting today is a whole lot more convenient than waiting until Election Day.

If you are registering to vote at a new address in this election, your vote by mail application can be submitted along with your voter registration form until October 17, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact vote@nebraskayoungdemocrats.org.

Be Prepared For November 4th

The easiest thing you can do to make your voice heard on November 4th is to make sure to vote. But, even voting requires some preparation. For starters, you must be properly registered to vote. From there, Nebraskans have the choice between voting by mail or voting at your local polling place.

1. Voter Registration Form (deadline: October 17, 2008)
2. Vote By Mail Application (deadline: October 24, 2008)
3. County Clerk Addresses
4. Check Your Registration & Find Your Polling Place
5. NYD Guide To Registering Voters

Please use these resources to make sure your voice is heard in this election. And, make sure your Democratic family, friends, and coworkers make their voices heard as well.

If you have any questions about how and where to vote, please contact NYD’s Youth Vote Coordinator - Matt Hansen - at vote@nebraskayoungdemocrats.org.

We Have Ourselves A Nominee. . .

NYD congratulates Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois on winning the Democratic presidential nomination. Having brought so much excitement to Nebraska with his visit before our presidential caucus, we are proud to officially join the grassroots campaign that has already sprung up around Obama’s candidacy in the Cornhusker state. With our friends in Nebraska for Obama, this will be the election in which we turn the tide in Nebraska politics.

Young voters will lead the way in that effort, inspired by the unifying spirit of Obama’s campaign and his message of progress and hope. t is a welcome contrast to the fatigue and despair that currently prevails after the eight long years of this disastrous Bush presidency.

Join Scott Kleeb’s New Pioneers

For those Young Democrats who are really looking to get involved and make a difference, Scott Kleeb’s campaign for the U.S. Senate is looking for highly motivated students and recent graduates to join their New Pioneers Internship Program starting this summer and running through the fall election.

These positions are unpaid, but the campaign will work with students to help them receive college credit. Interns will be encouraged to pursue a particular division based on their current major, skills, and overall interest. For more information about joining the New Pioneers, contact Mike Nellis at mailto:mike@scottkleeb.com?subject=New%20Pioneer%20Application or at (402) 214-1484.

Vote in the May 13th Democratic Primary

After the success of the February 9th presidential caucus, it’s a great time to be a Nebraska Democrat. Now, our party is once again where the excitement’s at as the Senate race between Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo dominates the airwaves and the headlines leading up to Nebraska’s May 13th primary.

Republicans don’t even have a real choice in this Senate race after President Bush hand-picked Mike Johanns for their nomination. That’s not how we do things in the Democratic Party, where the power is in your hands.

Not only do we have two great candidates running for Senate, but we also have two great young Democrats - Jim Esch and Richard Carter - running for the U.S. House in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Please educate yourself and make an informed vote. We need candidates who will run strong campaigns this fall and make us proud in Washington D.C.

Although we’ve already made our voices heard in this once-in-a-lifetime presidential contest, this primary will also give us a second opportunity to vote for Senators Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. While the results won’t have any official impact, both candidates will be on the ballot and would be sure to benefit from a strong showing this late in the campaign. Whomever you caucused for needs your support once again.

Remember to vote on Tuesday, May 13th. This year, there are NO EXCUSES!