We hope you had a wonderful New Year with your loved ones. As we begin 2025, the Democratic Party is excited to share several upcoming events and meetings, including MLK Day events, monthly support groups, the Women's March and opportunities for women who are interested in running for office.
This year, our primary focus will be strategizing for future elections. The DEC is restructuring, and it's the perfect time to get involved and help drive change. We will be forming committees to lead our efforts as the new administration takes office in less than a week. If you're interested in becoming more engaged with the DEC, we encourage you to attend our meetings and local county events to understand where our support is most needed. We are also looking for new precinct captains willing to take on leadership roles.
Looking across our state, appointments to the Trump administration have triggered a series of special elections throughout Florida. In the House, the resignations of Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz have left vacancies in FL-01 and FL-06. Primary elections for these seats will be held on January 28, 2025, with general elections scheduled for April 1, 2025. Special elections give Florida Democrats an opportunity to organize for the future. See how you can get involved to flip FL-01 blue below.
Our office is now open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you'd like to volunteer, you can fill out a form in the office or online. We're currently working on our new Democratic letters and will need assistance with voter registration and renewals.
Thank you for all that you do, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Please note our new office hours Monday to Thursday 10 am -4 pm.
We value your input and would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for improving the office, DEC,and events. Please share your thoughts.
Monday's Indian River County Legislative Delegation Meeting was a success, providing an opportunity for the Democratic Party to express concerns to Senator Grall and Representative Brackett for the 2025 new year. Watch as our chair, Bill Evans, shares his remarks in the video below:
Young Dems Canvassing Event
The Young Dems will be canvassing to recruit new members. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 12 PM.
We will meet at the headquarters and have turf maps available for use. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to receive your map before we begin. Come out and show your support!
MLK Day Parade
Let's honor Dr. King's legacy by marching in unity and spreading the message of hope, equality, and progress under the theme "The Power of Unity." We look forward to seeing you there!
Parade walkers will lead the way, followed by our vehicles with proud Dems, signs, and banners. We need volunteers to ride in our vehicles. We will also have a dedicated table at the park for Voter Registration as part of our commitment to fostering democracy. We need volunteers for the parade and for our tented table.
Help us welcome over 200 new Democrats of Indian River County! We invite you to volunteer with our dedicated team to assemble packages for our New Democrats each month. You can make a real difference in welcoming new Democrats into our community and ensuring they have the tools they need to get involved.
If you are interested in helping with assembling welcoming packages swing by the office at anytime during office hours M-T 10am-4pm or give our office a call at 772-226-5267 for more information.
Run For Office
Attention ladies! Have you ever considered running for local or state office? This video will help you learn about which office is best fit for you using the skills, traits, and background you already have. There’s no one way to be a political leader and no set of rules defining who gets to aspire to leadership. You already have the experience, talent, and networks to achieve your political ambition. If you are interested in learning more about running for office please email our candidate committee at [email protected].
The new administration stands ready to implement their comprehensive blueprint for the governance of America -- PROJECT 2025. Formulated and promoted by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, its ideologies are certain to shape American ideals in the years ahead.
The Project’s key objectives are to redefine the federal government’s function and reach. Its proposals are intended to reduce taxes, dissolve or reorganize government agencies, update healthcare and education programs. Included are initiatives for national security and law enforcement, as well as economic and environmental policies.
Accountable.US, a watchdog group spearheaded by US Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif) is attempting to halt the project. The task force will serve as a central hub for pro-democracy members of Congress, civil society, and affected communities to coordinate on examining, highlighting, preempting and counteracting this plot to undermine democracy.
"PROJECT 2025 Remaking American Governance," by Andy S. Rhoden serves as a clearly written summary of the project components.
Community Events
The Awake Brevard Action Alliance is hosting a Women's March to raise awareness and protest key political issues impacting our local communities. Join them to make your voice heard.
When: January 18, 2025
Location: EGAD Square Park 1452 Highland Ave.,
Melbourne, FL 32935
From 11am- 3pm
Lagoonapalooza is almost here! Enjoy live bands, environmental partners, hands-on activities, food, pontoon or kayak trips, aquarium visits, dip netting, and more—all for free on Saturday, January 25, 10 AM to 6 PM!
Volunteer Opportunity: The Democratic Women's Club is looking for volunteers to help with tabling and distributing water petitions during the event.
Time Slots: 10 AM - 12 PM, 12 PM - 2 PM, 2 PM - 4 PM
Education Champions is a grassroots organization whose mission is to be a positive, proactive force for addressing public education issues on the local, state and national levels, focusing primarily on K-12, but including higher education and public libraries, when appropriate.
Education Champions Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
A monthly support group will be hosted at the headquarters. This is an opportunity to come together, share your emotions, and process the challenges we’re facing after the election. Now more than ever, it’s important to have a space to talk openly with others who may be experiencing the same feelings.
Next Meeting:
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Democratic Headquarters
Flip Matt Gaetz' Seat BLUE
Gay Valimont was the ONLY Democrat to qualify for the special election to replace House Representative Matt Gaetz. You can volunteer virtually with Team Valimont for a Weekly Phone Bank on Mondays and Tuesdays! Whether you're a phone banking pro or new to the process, this is a fun and impactful way to get involved to spread the word about re-enrolling in VBM and provide important election information directly to voters. These virtual phone bank events are held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-8pm. If you are interested in volunteering please RSVP below.
Democratic Club Meeting Wednesday, February, 12, 2025 6:00pm
At Big Shots Golf Vero Beach
(This will be our venue until further notice)
Join our club or pay dues HERE. Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE.
The Dem Club is inviting all interested individuals to consider candidacy for the following positions on the Dem Club Board:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Two Dem Club Board Members
Each position has a term of service lasting 2 years.
Elections will take place on Wednesday, February 12th, at 6:00 PM, during our meeting at Big Shots.
If you are passionate about leading and contributing to the growth of the Dem Club, we encourage you to submit your candidacy and get involved in shaping the future of our club.
If you are interested in holding a position in the Dem Club please contact Elle Shaw at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Young Democrats Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Democratic Headquarters 2345 14th Ave. Suite 7
Show your support by liking and following the Young Democrats of Indian River NEW Facebook HERE. You can also find YDIR on Discord ,Twitter and TikTok.
Learn more and join the Young Democrats of Indian River HERE.
