Congratulations to our 2024 District 8 Delegates Ken Hill, Jerard Kelley, Daniel McDow, Michelle Green, and Cathy Riley who were elected on April 20,2024.
President Joe Biden once again returned to Florida this week to highlight the key role that limiting government interference with abortion will play in elections this fall. In response to unprecedented right-wing extremism in Florida, Biden's visit underscores our renewed energy and revitalized spirit of collaboration among progressive activists and organizers in our state.
By campaigning on cutting costs, raising wages, protecting abortion access and public safety, and pointing out Republicans’ lack of an agenda to address these issues, progressives are in full alignment on a winning formula to make gains up and down the ballot this fall. The demise of Florida as a battleground has been greatly exaggerated and with the resources to compete, our state is poised to once again be the focal point of the political universe in America this fall. Florida is in play!
TIME TO PARTY
We are thrilled to invite you to tomorrow's Indian River County Democrats Election Year Kickoff & Ice Cream Social! Enjoy ice cream, cookies, and connections with fellow Democrats while discovering how to get involved. Join us at our Democratic Headquarters located at 2345 14th Ave, Vero Beach on Sunday April 28 from 2-5 PM. Let us know you're coming HERE.
Don’t agree with elected officials? It is hard to complain when there are no likeminded candidates running. It’s not too late to take a stand and run for an office. It’s easy to get on the ballot for a local or county office all you need are 25 signatures on a petition form or pay a $25 filing fee and create a campaign bank account. You have until the second qualifying period for local offices, noon May 13, 2024, to file by petition or noon June 10, 2024 to pay the filing fee. Not ready to run, consider joining the candidate committee by calling the office at 772.226.5267.
Candidates need exposure to the voters. We request your help getting them into speak at local organizations.
6 Week Abortion Ban Begins
Florida's Supreme Court approved Amendment 4, which would restore full reproductive freedom to Florida's women, to be on the November ballot.
Sadly, the Court also allowed the DeSantis six week abortion ban to go into effect next Wednesday, with no exceptions for rape or incest, banning abortion before most women even know they are pregnant and exposing healthcare providers to criminal prosecution
Make no mistake, if Amendment 4 fails, those who want to control women's bodies will not stop in Florida or nationwide. They will move on to declaring embryos full persons, coming after IVF treatments, like in Alabama, and even restricting contraception. We must make sure that both in Florida and Washington D.C., those who want to turn back the clock and put government back in our bedrooms and doctors' offices, fail.
It is now up to Florida's voters to determine whether our state continues to keep women second class citizens, endangering their health and lives, or restores a woman's right to choose. Polling shows that a strong bipartisan majority of Florida voters favor the goal of Amendment 4. But votes, not polls, decide results and passage will require a 60% vote in favor of Amendment 4. So, not only will it be necessary for all who support women's reproductive freedom to get out and vote, it is also critical to get involved to contribute however we can to make sure that Amendment 4 passes.
You can access the Inactive Dems phone bank any day of the week from 10am to 8pm EST. Join Florida Dems every Tuesday evening at 6pm EST for a brief training, should you need it, and to make calls together. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!
We need your help! Our voter registration team leaders are eager to meet you. Pop into the office Monday at 11:30 a.m. to learn how you can join the team and register voters across Indian River County. Our team leaders will be available to answer any questions and help you get started.
Democrats of Indian River is currently seeking to strengthen our committees that interact with the community and participate in local government meetings. We are searching for individuals to spearhead the following teams:
Get Out The Vote (phone/text banking)
Poll Watching
Vero Beach City Council
Sebastian City Council
Fellsmere City Council
Indian River County Commission
Indian River Neighborhood Association
To learn more about these positions, please contact the Democrats of Indian River office at 772-226-5267.
If you are interested in contributing Letters to the Editor (LTEs) and Op-eds on crucial issues within our community and would like to join our Editorial Team, please complete this volunteer form.
Passionate about politics and skilled in crafting engaging social media content to drive online engagement? If so, we want you to join our team! As we gear up for the 2024 election year, we're on the lookout for a talented and dedicated Social Media Intern to help us spread our message, engage with voters, and amplify our impact online. This is a part-time, paid internship opportunity. To apply for the Social Media Intern position, please send your resume to [email protected].
DWC Luncheon at Bent Pine Clubhouse Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Dr. Joe LaGuardia, First Baptist Church of Vero Beach
"Surviving an Election Year" 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Non member guests are invited to attend. The cost is $35, payable at the door by cash or check. Please RSVP by Wednesday May 8 to [email protected] and include your meal choice: Quiche Lorraine with Mixed Green Side Salad, Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado and Mixed Greens or Vegetarian Plate. Valet Parking will be limited to arrival from 11:15 until noon & departure from 1:30 to 2:15.
DWC Book Group Meeting Details Coming Soon Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus
