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Patti

@pattirich.bsky.social

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Grassroots Volunteer on local campaigns. Sourdough home baker. 367 doors so far in 2025! 220 signatures to get candidates on the ballot. 185 phone calls. 653 postcards. Voted in the Democratic primary. Voted early 9/19 for General election.

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 5h

I had a frozen shoulder for several months. I finally started eating a lot of pickled garlic and pickled ginger and doing range of motion PT. In about 2-3 weeks I noticed a change, and was discharged from PT. Garlic/Ginger are anti-inflammatory. Avoided surgery.

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 6d

And I let them know they are not alone and there are other Dems on their street!

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve been out canvassing Sat and today and it really makes me feel good. Talking with real people and helping them to vote. One lady is going through a tough situation with her husbands health. Glad I was there to listen to her.

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!!

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 6d

Another great thing about canvassing is that I can pass back issues to the campaigns. I also passed this feedback to the school board candidate as well.

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 8d

Voter registration deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025. After that date, you can still go to early voting location or at your regular polling place, but you will be casting a provisional ballot. Be ready to have your “cure” the ballot if any issues are found.

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 8d

If you want to mail in your ballot, do it soon, or better yet, take it to the drop box at your early voting location.

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 8d

Virginia is early voting right now through Nov 1. Election Day Nov 4.

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you for being prompt!

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 9d

Another reason to make a plan on voting- I knocked on a door the night before an election, and the woman said she wouldn’t be able to vote. She worked in corrections during the whole time the polls were open, and couldn’t leave to vote. Make a plan!!!

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 9d

Another reason to early vote- you never know when a family emergency can take you away. I knocked on a door a couple of years ago where 3 people did not vote, because they had to leave town.

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 9d

I’m a canvasser and knocked doors last Saturday in Virginia, literally encountered another reason for early voting. I knocked on a door of an elderly woman who had early voted. Her husband said his wife fell yesterday broke her hip, and was undergoing surgery. I did a video on it.

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Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 9d

Americans today haven’t lived through major events like the Great Depression and World War II.

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 10d

I know some people that are aware, but take minimal action and think that’s enough. They basically keep on with their lives like nothing has changed. I spent my Saturday canvassing for 4 hours talking to people to vote early and helping a school board candidate.

Patti @pattirich.bsky.social · 10d

Finally got out there canvassing today in Roanoke County, Virginia for Dr. Ryan White for school board, and the rest of the ticket. Please early voted!! Ran into household where a lady had already voted, but fell and broke her hip the other day. If she hadn’t voted early she may not have.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 12d

Lawrence O’Donnell is right: the fight for Virginia’s future is the fight for America’s future. The most important election this year is Abigail Spanberger for Governor. Power, rights, and democracy itself are on the line—let’s raise hell and win. 🔥 #VoteVA
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory