We hope you and your family weathered the hurricane safely. Unfortunately, we have received word that our office is current without power and are working to plan what next week will look like for our office volunteers and events. We are still hosting tomorrow's canvassing event and look forward to seeing you there.
Early voting poll watchers, your schedule has been emailed. Please check your emails ASAP to confirm. Anyone wishing to be a poll watcher on Election Day can volunteer HERE.
Just last week, Congress passed a government funding bill without critically needed supplemental disaster relief funding. Instead of doing his job and fighting for disaster funds he knew Florida would need, Rick Scott skipped town and didn’t vote to replenish FEMA’s disaster fund.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to spread a wave of misinformation about FEMA and the federal government’s response to hurricanes. To respond to misinformation, know the facts and only share official information from trusted sources. Find the facts here.
This November, we vote to replace Senator Rick Scott and keep Donald Trump far from ever reentering the White House. As Election Day approaches, we need your help to reach every voter across Indian River County. We have 25 days!
Join us as we canvas, call, and caravan! Help us make sure every Democrat has a plan to vote and is empowered with the information they need to elect proud Democrats down the entire ticket. We also welcome donations to support our initiatives.
If you have received your mail-in-ballot, please return your ballot ASAP. Voting as early as possible helps our Democratic candidates narrow their focus and enables them to conduct more effective outreach to voters.
We're canvassing tomorrow and Monday! Come join our canvassing team to knock on Democrats' doors in Indian River County. We will be notify voters of changes to vote-by-mail and share candidate and ballot measure information. If you are a Spanish speaker we need your help too. No experience is necessary and training is provided.
TWO Events Sunday October 20th
Save the date because we have two exciting events lined up for you on Sunday, October 20!
First, join us for an exciting day of unity and fun as we go cruising for Democrats during our caravan event for Indian County Democrats!
We’ll kick off our journey by staging at a local park to bring together supporters from across Indian River County. Wave your flags, honk your horns, and show your Democratic spirit as we caravan together, making our voices heard!
Our caravan will end in Vero Beach where the Democrats of Indian River have planned a special volunteer appreciation event complete with food and beverages. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Democrats, share your passion, and rally for the upcoming elections!
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something big—let’s show our strength in numbers and make some noise for our candidates.
Be there, be loud, and let’s make history together. 🇺🇸 🌊
Then, it's time to celebrate YOU! The Indian River County Democrats and Democratic Club of Indian River would like to invite our dedicated volunteers to a special appreciation event. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and gratitude!
We’ll have a delicious Taco Bar, refreshing beer, sangria (feel free to BYOB if you'd like), lemonade, and desserts to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers, reflect on all the hard work we’ve done and plan our path forward as we approach Election Day—it will be only 15 days away!
Please RSVP so we can ensure there is enough food for everyone.
We appreciate all your efforts, and together, we are making a difference. Let’s celebrate our commitment to winning and making our voices heard!
Candidate Recommendations
We have added candidate and amendment information as well as sample ballots and election FAQ's to our website. Locate your sample ballot HERE.
2024 Ballot Measures - No on 1
Vote NO on Amendment 1
Amendment 1 wasn’t proposed by teachers or parents who are committed to our students: it was proposed by anti-public education politicians in Tallahassee who want to make our school boards unnecessarily partisan.
These are the same politicians who have also allowed Florida’s average pay to fall to #50 in the nation; the same politicians who have done nothing to address the housing affordability crisis; the same politicians who have attacked your right to join your union; the same politicians who have taken away your freedom to teach and sucked the joy out of education. Amendment 1 is just another example of these politicians caring more about politics than about people.
Here’s why we need to join together to VOTE NO on 1:
Make your voice heard and have a blast while doing it? Come on out to our high-energy Sign Waving Events for Democrats! Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just looking to show your support, these events are all about unity, joy, and making a statement.
STOP Project 2025
Trump's Project 2025 is not just some list of far-right ideas and extreme policies. Project 2025 is already here shaping legislation being considered by THIS Congress.
Trump’s Project 2025 proposes cutting taxes for the wealthy and eliminating programs targeting tax cheats. It would hurt the middle class, harm hardworking people, and weaken the economy.
We continue to share important election information, updates on Biden-Harris successes and Project 2025 information on our social media sites. Follow us HERE.
Write Postcards
Join People Power United learn more about their postcard and letter-writing-to-voters program. No supplies are needed. They write postcards/and or letters to targeted voters to increase turnout in close, critical elections nationwide. People Power United champions progressive values and power to the people. They are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and work to make it happen.
Center for Common Ground is writing Get Out The Vote postcards for Florida's general election. Their goal is to send almost 1 million postcards to Black women in Florida. Racially inclusive, uplifting, colorful and eye-catching postcards with voting rights themes, designed by young immigrant artists of color, are part of their strategy, and provided at a discount through their online postcard store.
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.
DWC Luncheon at Bent Pine Clubhouse Saturday October 19, 2024 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Brighid Macchia, President, Young Democrats of Indian River
6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
Non member guests are invited to attend. The cost is $35, payable at the door by cash or check. Please RSVP by noon on Wednesday October 16 to [email protected] and include your meal choice: Chicken Piccata with Caper/Lemon Sauce, Shrimp Scampi with Wilted Spinach or Vegetarian Plate. Valet Parking will be limited to arrival from 11:15 & departure 1:30 to 2:15. There will be NO FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION this month.
DWC Book Group Meeting Friday, October 25, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bjorkman Room at the Brackett Library on the IRSC Mueller Campus
We will discuss “Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial”
Author: Corban Addison
Questions? Email [email protected]
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday, October 21, 2024 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. School District of Indian River County School Board Business Meeting. Details here.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 9 a.m.
Indian River County Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here. Watch live here.
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 9:30 a.m. City of Vero Beach Regular City Council Meeting. Details here.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Town of Indian River Shores Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here.
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month City of Fellsmere Regular City Council Meeting details here.
Wednesday October 16, 2024 City of Sebastian Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here.
