Don Southworth for White Pine County Commission Seat 3

10/06/2020

Warning - long read. :)

10/06/2020

Well, the results are in and the word is out. Unfortunately, it does not look like I'll be representing WPC (this time). The unofficial results so far for WPC Commission Seat 3 are:
Laurie Carson - 692 votes (52.11%)
Don Southworth - 636 votes (47.89%)
These results are not official as the Clerk's office still has to count any mailed-in ballots that have not yet arrived. So even though it's very close, I realize that it is unlikely that the pending votes will make up the difference.

So while I did not win, I still feel victorious. I entered this race as a relatively unknown political outsider and still was able to successfully shake things up. I was told multiple times that I did not have a chance in this race, but only came 56 votes short (give or take). This is in spite of the COVID-19 epidemic that greatly hindered my ability to campaign the way I wanted. But I can still hold my head up high knowing that I conducted a clean campaign and did not get involved in the dirty side of politics.

I also want to give my sincerest thanks and appreciation to all of you who supported me. But most importantly, I want to thank my beautiful wife, Jen, for her tremendous support and for helping me to always stay motivated. There are many others who gave their support and assistance to me; from helping with campaign designs/strategy, passing out flyers, giving guidance, putting a sign in your yard, or even just kind words - and for this, I am incredibly thankful. It is truly humbling to think about all of you who have supported me throughout this adventure.

Further, I am so proud to be a WPC resident! I'm not sure what the final turnout percentage is, but it looks like turnout for the primary election may be near fifty percent! That is awesome and a testament as to how people are paying attention and choosing to get involved. I will not make any decisions right now, but I imagine that WPC has not seen the last of me!

And finally, I want to congratulate my opponent, Laurie Carson. She's been in this business a long time, but I hope that the pressure I put on her will motivate her to do great things and not get stagnant. I pray for guidance for her and the other Commissioners and look forward to seeing what the future holds. I believe that White Pine County's best days are not in the past, but remain to be seen.

Again, THANK YOU!!!

09/06/2020

Today is the day! Primary Election day is finally here. Here's what you need to know:
1 - I will either win or lose today. If you support me, don't wait for the general election, vote for me today!
2 - Voting will occur at the County Clerk's office (801 Clark St) today from 7a-7p.
3 - You can still register to vote or update/change your registration - just bring your ID to the Clerk's office.
4 - If you planned on mailing in your ballot, it must be postmarked today.

07/06/2020

Come on down and join us!

06/06/2020

Reminder - I'll be at Mr. G's tonight for a meet and greet with our Congressional candidate, Rebecca Wood. Come on out and join us!

05/06/2020

Today is the LAST DAY for early voting! You can go to the WPC Clerk's office (801 Clark St) today until 6:00p. You can even still update/change your registration in person too.
There will also be in-person voting done on election day (Tuesday, June 9th).
And remember, all mail-in ballots must be post marked no later than 06/09 in order to be counted.
Call (293-6509) or go in to the WPC Clerk's office if you have any questions.

04/06/2020

Today, I had the honor of voting with my wife. I was also able to include our daughter, Isabel, in the process and explained to her how important it is to vote. So amazing to see her excitement about the voting process!
There is still time for you to vote too! The County Clerk's office is open until 6:00p tomorrow. They will then be open again for voting on Tuesday, 6/9, until 7:00p. You can even update or change your registration if you need to, as long as it's done in person.

04/06/2020

Just got off the phone with Rebecca Wood, Republican candidate for Nevada Congressional District 4. She will be in Ely this Saturday for a meet & greet @ Mr G's from 5-7p. Come and meet your candidate!
https://www.facebook.com/rebeccawoodnv/

Official page for Rebecca Wood

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31/05/2020

Just 9 days until election day! Important things to remember:
1 - on-line voter registration is closed for Primary voting. But you still have time to register in person.
2 - in person registration is open until Friday, June 5. Must be done in person @ White Pine County Clerk's office (801 Clark St, Suite 4) - they are open M-F 8a-6p. Call the Clerk's office (775-293-6509) if you have questions.
3 - if you didn't receive a ballot in the mail, you can still get one in person.
4 - Tuesday, June 9th is the LAST DAY to mail your ballot. Any ballots postmarked after this date will not be accepted.
5 - There is a secure ballot box & private ballot booths located at the County Clerk's office if you would prefer to vote in person (they even have You Voted stickers).

26/05/2020

Two weeks until election day! If you still haven't submitted your ballot, you're running out of time. If you never received a ballot or still need to register, there's still a little time (see comment for instructions). Remember, this is a mail ballot only election. But if you prefer not to mail your ballot, you can still deliver your ballot in person to a secure ballot box at the County Clerk's office. Looking forward to seeing the results!

15/05/2020

Anybody see my ad in this week's Ely Times!? Remember, you must return your mail in ballots by June 9. Ballots can also be dropped off in person at the Clerk's office. If you haven't received a ballot, contact the County Clerk's office (775-293-6509).

11/05/2020

We are less than a month away!