The biggest, most grateful thank you to DUers for supporting this Duer running for office

[duhneece]

You have helped make several firsts possible: By supporting me, you helped me recruit others to run so that we have a full ballot for the first time in over 25 years. You helped us with an incredible digital billboard and a mailer to EVERY SINGLE HOUSEHOLD in our county. We are busy holding rallies every Saturday at our largest city’s busiest intersection. From all of these efforts, I’m receiving messages of excitement and gratitude from locals to have Democrats to vote for. For those who don’t live in red, rural areas that haven’t had any Democrats run for years, it is disheartening to go to the polls and only be able to vote for President or Governor but no state or local races…you can’t imagine how hopeless that begins to feel. But no more!! We will move us toward a more inclusive, just and equitable society…by electing Democrats.

See all the artwork below.

This is not a plea for fundraising (at least not for me…please donate to your favorite local, state or national campaigns if you can).

A special thank you to Omaha Steve for inspiring me to run, then helping with these posts, advice and so much more. Our DU family has a priceless jewel in Omaha Steve.

DU has been my haven, my family, my sanity in some of the hardest times in my life since I joined in 2003. I was literally curled up fetal-position after the election 4 years ago…and was finally able to raise my head when our US Congressional race, which local TV and newspapers had called for the Republican on election night, had to reverse themselves and announce that after a record number of absentee votes were counted, our Democrat Xochitl Torres Small actually won. Then I got out of bed and went to DU to shake it off and start thinking about what to do next, among friends and fellow mourners.

We rise.

Denise Lang A.K.A. duhneece

A new Voice & Vision for Otero

[Omaha Steve]

1. Donate to Committee to Elect Denise Lang-Browne

duhneece could still use a little $.

Contribute here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-denise-lang-browne-1

[dawg day]

2. Done!

thanks for doing democracy for us, duhneece!

[duhneece]

7. Just know that I couldn't have done it without DU

DU is a treasure for democracy.

[Tommymac]

48. Not much but $25 on the way from PA. Solidarity with our Dem Sisters & Brothers in NM.

Is the motto down there still 'Land of Enchantment"? I love that one.

Peace

[malaise]

3. Pinboy3niner would be so

happy

[duhneece]

4. I feel his spirit. You're right I'm sure

Pinboy3niner was another DU treasure, missed by so many of us.

[SidDithers]

5. +1...

Sid

[LAS14]

6. This is so exciting!! We HAVE to take over state houses, especially...

... in gerrymandered states. Is NM gerrymandered? No matter. Good work!! Let's flip Otero County!!!!!

[duhneece]

9. State houses and even local counties. Our county commissioner is a monster.

Our 'Cowboys for Trump' county commissioner is the one who said, "The only good Democrat is a dead Democrat" and Trump re-tweeted that...he also said anyone who supports BLM should go back to Africa. We need Democrats at the county level, too.

I'm not sure if it's gerrymandered...I've tried to check but to no avail

[Hotler]

8. ....

[ornotna]

10. Go duhneece!

[mountain grammy]

11. Well spent.

Go Denise!!!

[duhneece]

13. We hope so. This election time is so different

Canvassing is the best but we’re not able to do that during this Covid time so we had multiple discussions about what we CAN do. I hope other DUers run for office in the future and make decisions for their campaign

[mountain grammy]

17. I just donated using my Apple Pay for the first time

My daughter set it up for me..I’m clueless 🙃. Hasn’t gone through yet, but I’ll stay on top of it.. I love New Mexico! We were there in March when the plague hit.. looking forward to getting back.

Good Luck!

[duhneece]

20. Cool. I've had so much help from Omaha Steve

...dealing with the technical part of my posts (which for someone as low-tech as I am is everything! Lol).
I feel so fortunate to live in New Mexico, truly the land of enchantment.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

12. go get em.

proud to be part of the crew denise.

[duhneece]

14. And I'm proud to have you on board

I loves me some stinky feet!

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

15. well you are in good company. so do my dogs.

[lagomorph777]

16. You ROCK duhneece!

[duhneece]

21. 'Cause DU gives me rock solid love. nt

[Greybnk48]

18. Go Duhneece! Kick their butts! n/t

[duhneece]

22. Woo hoo! You power me up

I’m ready for the rally tomorrow. New signs made plus the Biden Harris and Xochitl signs we have

[crickets]

19. Way to go, duhneece!!

[duhneece]

23. We're rockin' and a-rollin'

DU has given me more than I could have dreamed of.

[niyad]

24. OH, Denise, that is such heartening news! I am looking forward to addressing Sen. Denise Lang-

Browne and all the other new Dem office holders! Continuing vibes for a truly wonderful outcome.

That disgusting commissioner and I had words over that horrific statement! I am surprised he still has ears.

Blessings to you and all the other Dems.

[duhneece]

25. I'm glad you addressed his comments to him

He's a sociopath, I think, and is immune to decency.

[niyad]

26. I don't let such comments go unanswered. I don't remember such vile idiots in office there when

I was there. Very sad. I am so looking forward to January.

[cp]

27. Congratulations on your courage!

Thank you for stepping up. You are a hero for Democracy.
May the Force be with you on November 3!

[duhneece]

33. DU put starch in my backbone

I NEVER thought I'd run for office...but 'watching' Omaha Steve helped.
I also suggest every DUer attend at least a few city, county, state legislature meetings (especially the committee meetings) and hear the Republicans talk...then you will realize we really could do a better job.

[Hekate]

28. I am so thrilled to hear this

Hugs to you and 3 cheers to you all.

[duhneece]

34. It's so cool sharing my excitement and yes, thrill

Seeing the billboard, seeing the mailers truly gives me a thrill. I'm then thrilled to share! lol

[murielm99]

29. Good for you!

I live in a rural, red area of a blue state. We have had a full slate of Democrats in the last two elections. It is a good feeling.

I salute you!

[duhneece]

35. You do know how this feels

Slowly but surely we WILL turn our part of our state blue...we are rising.

[FakeNoose]

30. Good luck Duhneece!

I would vote for you if I could. It takes courage to run for office, and I'm sure your constituents will be happy and appreciative.

Good luck to New Mexico Democrats!

[duhneece]

36. It's incredible to think that DU seriously helped give me that courage

Courage, the heart of DU is shared by all of us for all of us. It's a good feeling.

[Karadeniz]

31. This drive is so IMPRESSIVE! Voters are sure to want someone in office who's so obviously a real

Go-getterI should feel sorry for the Republicans, but not gonna happen! Go get'em!!!

[duhneece]

37. Lol

We're passionate and driven. It's just a matter of time for us.

[SergeStorms]

32. Fantastic, duhneece!

I'm always proud to support any DUer seeking office, especially women DUers. Always wishing you the best, and good luck in your election bid.

[duhneece]

38. I believe I have something for you

It'll be a few days before I get it in the mail...until then, you can remain mystified, my friend.

[SergeStorms]

45. I love surprises.

Can't wait. Only 24 days to go. You must be getting excited (and tired) as all heck. You've done a fantastic job in your area getting Democrats on the ballot and competing! Now go get those republicans. We'll be watching on election day, you can bet on that!

[trof]

39. KNR and all the best luck to you and the other candidates.

I am SO pulling for you.

[duhneece]

44. I appreciate your kindness

We’re working hard

[tavernier]

40. Love your billboard...

You look like Katherine Hepburn!

[duhneece]

41. That's the nicest compliment I've ever had

Thank you

[happy feet]

42. +1,000,000,000,000,000,000...

This is how it's done.

[duhneece]

43. Yup, with help from all of us

DU inspired me and supports me. That’s how it’s done

[nolabear]

46. Way to go Denice!!

[Mersky]

47. Yay!!! Those signs look beautiful!

Super smart!

I adore NM, btw - is my favorite neighboring state. Was in Alamogordo about five years ago the last time. I can just picture the impact of the signs with the setting! So cool.

You do such good work! Keep it up! Thank you for the lovely thank you notes - the last one knocked me over. Here they are! The signs you wrote about. Gave me tears of joy, and that might be the only time that’s happened in 2020. You are an inspiration.