Last Saturday, our Democrats of Indian River Voter Registration Team kicked off their first county-wide Voter Registration Day of 2024. Volunteers reached out to six different locations to help people register to vote. Did you happen to see our teams in Gifford, Fellsmere, Sebastian or Vero Beach? We'd love to have you join next month's event. The first step to joining our team is to attend a Monday morning training meeting. Voter Registration Team meetings happen every Monday at 11:30 am at our office located at 2345 14th Ave. Suite 7 in Vero Beach. Join us Monday!
Please note, we are taking a pause next week so be on the lookout for our next newsletter to be delivered to your inbox June 21.
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking the true end of slavery in our country. Democrats of Indian River will participate in the Juneteenth event held in Gifford on Thursday, June 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers will set up a table with information on voter registration, requesting a mail-in-ballot, and more. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please email our Vice Chair of Outreach, Bob Bruner, at [email protected].
Saturday, June 1 was the first day of Pride Month. Over the last year, many of Florida Republicans’ most extreme anti-LGBTQ+ measures, including bans on drag queens and the expanded “don’t say gay” law, were overturned by the courts. Even still, Ron’s extreme policies still shape Florida today — from bans on books and rainbow lights on bridges to restrictions on gender affirming care for both children and adults.
Florida Democrats are proud to support legislation protecting and honoring the LGBTQ+ community — including sponsoring the first pro-LGBTQ+ bill passed in recent memory, HB 159, which will provide expanded access to HIV prevention medication. While Florida Republicans target queer and trans people to score political points, Florida Democrats will continue to fight back against all forms of government interference and discrimination.
Guilty on 34 Counts
On Thursday, May 30, a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The verdict shows us that no one is above the law, not even the President of the United States. Donald Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy ever and he is running to serve himself and pardon his crimes. He has told us exactly what he’ll do as President:
He’ll be a dictator on day one and he won’t give it up on day two
He’ll sign a national abortion ban
He’ll give tax cuts to the rich while Floridians pay the price
And he’ll run the largest deportation program in history
President Biden is fighting to protect democracy, lower costs and create jobs and opportunities for every American. While the future is uncertain, this verdict has not changed our plan.Florida Democrats will continue to work every day to reach voters across the political spectrum who believe in the rule of law and protecting the promise of this country. In November, voters will reject extremism and send President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris back to the White House.
Senate Majority Leader Rick Scott?
It's official, Rick Scott has launched his bid to be the next Senate Republican Leader. Florida is ground zero in the fight for control of the Senate and now, the stakes are even higher. Rick Scott’s self-serving agenda would be a disaster for women and working families.
Just last week, Scott threw a tantrum and vowed to block all legislation and nominations in the Senate. He’s focused on partisan games and his bid for Republican leader at the expense of Floridians. As GOP leader, Scott would enact a national abortion ban, slash Social Security and Medicare, and raise taxes on working families while cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy like himself. Last week, Scott received an A+ rating from an extreme anti-choice group that wants to ban IVF and contraception.
This November, we have the opportunity to flip Scott's seat BLUE. Check your voter registration status today at voteindianriver.gov and request your mail-in-ballot. The USPS will NOT forward ballots.
Team Leader Needed
What is a Poll Watcher? A poll watcher is an individual designated by a candidate, political party, or political committee to watch and observe the conduct of elections. We are searching for individuals to spearhead our poll watching team.
To learn more about leading this team, please contact the Democrats of Indian River office at 772-226-5267.
Sheriff Candidate Debate
The Taxpayers Association of Indian River County will be hosting a debate among the candidates for Sheriff of Indian River County. This will likely be very well attended, and as such this debate will be held as a Special Event at the Indian River County Charter High School Auditorium on June 17 from 5:30-7PM. There will be no registration or cost needed to attend the Sheriff Debate. Find event details HERE.
Postcarding
Sign up below to write postcards to rally Democrats in Florida to vote on Nov 5. Postcards to Swing States will mail you free postcards, voter lists and instructions with three message options. You'll provide the postcard stamps and mail the postcards in October on the instructed date.
Another exciting upcoming event is the Democratic Club of Indian River Garden Party in Vero Beach. More details coming soon. For now, be sure to save the date for Sunday, July 21st at 2:00 pm. Please note, the event was mistakenly advertised on Saturday in last week's newsletter.
Join Women for Biden-Harris for this important conversation on June 9!
College Dems, High School Dems, and FL Young Dems are hosting the inaugural Youth Summit in Orlando, Florida on July 12th and 13th. This event marks a significant milestone for our party as we come together to empower and engage the next generation of Democratic leaders.
The Youth Summit will feature a series of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and equip young Democrats with the tools and knowledge they need to drive meaningful change in their communities.
Date: July 12-13, 2024
Location: Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center, Orlando, FL
Agenda: Workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, and keynote speeches
The event is primarily open to students but sponsorships are available for candidates, elected officials, clubs, and caucuses to be in attendance. To secure one of those - click HERE. It’s free for students, so if you know students or young future leaders who needs to attend, they can RSVP HERE. If they need a travel stipend to get to the event, they can apply HERE.
Join VoteRiders to learn how to fight back and what we can do to ensure no voter stays home this November despite the rising tide of ID laws.
Join Yes on 4 for weekly virtual phone banks. Call voters to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle. No experience is necessary. Training and support provided.
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].
ALERT: To ensure your participation in the upcoming elections, make sure your Vote-By-Mail ballot request is up to date by visiting https://www.voteindianriver.gov/Request-To-Vote-By-Mail to request your mail-in ballot today.
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE
Steering Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. ZOOM Meeting
Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting Monday, June 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. Vero Beach Main Library Multi-Media Room
Voter Registration Team Meeting This is the first step in participating in our monthly voter registration events. Every Monday 11:30 a.m. Democrats of Indian River Office
Editorial Team Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2024 5:30 p.m. Virtual ZOOM Meeting Register HERE
Board Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. ZOOM
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00 p.m. BigShots Golf 3456 US-1, Vero Beach, FL
The Dem Club is inviting Sandy Kennedy, Congressional Candidate for District 8, to our June 12th meeting. Reminder for Dem Club Members to Renew for next year by July 1st. Bring checks to June 12th meeting or mail checks to the Democratic Office. Thanks!
Join our club or pay dues HERE.
Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE.
