Oklahoma Democratic Party (ODP) staffers Courtney Ruark and Lindsey Cox were the featured speakers of the Alfalfa County Democratic Party's monthly meeting on June 5th. Rurark and Cox updated the group on the ODP's goals and objectives for the 2006 election cycle.

"2006 is going to be huge election year for Oklahoma -- maybe the most important in history," said Ruark, a Democratic National Committee Field Organizer. "We all know Oklahoma is a great place to live, work and raise a family, but we have work to do to elect Democrats in Oklahoma."

The ODP presentation to Alfalfa Democrats focused on grassroots organization and Get out the Vote efforts.

"Getting just ten more voters per precinct to polls in 2006 will help us elect Democrats in federal, state and local office," Ruark said. "We have an incredible opportunity before us and we, as Oklahoma Democrats, must seize the moment. We must re-elect Governor Brad Henry, we must defend the Democratic seats in the State Senate and pick up votes in the State House of Representatives."

Ruark said the ODP staff is committed to helping Democratic candidates organize their campaigns, raise money and communicate their message of Democratic values like community, accountability; responsibility and equality.

Lisa Pryor, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, plans to visit Alfalfa County on July 14 for a watermelon feed in Carmen. She will join Democratic District Attorney Candidate John Stake at the event.