Monthly Newsletter

July 2022

Dear Friend, 

It's hard to believe we're a little over a month out from Florida's primary elections. Here at Ruth's List we're rolling up our sleeves and getting down to business like never before. Since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Florida's 15-week abortion ban going into effect, the stakes for women have never been higher. 

As you've seen, we have been rolling out endorsements with a fever pitch -- already closing in on 100 Democratic pro-choice women candidate endorsements this cycle. 38 of those candidates are facing August primaries. If we're going to reclaim our reproductive freedom, we must turn out in force next month and stay engaged through November.

That's where you come in. We need your help to turn the political tide in Florida. Join our network of volunteers on the ground, make sure you're registered to vote, and donate whatever you can to help us recruit, train, and elect the next generation of women leaders. Let's show DeSantis and Florida Republicans that we demand more from our government representatives and we won't let them trample on our freedom. 

Onward,

Lucy Sedgwick, President & CEO

Ruth's List Florida

BALLOT CORNER

The August 23rd primaries are right around the corner! We expect ballots to start hitting mailboxes around July 14, so keep an eye on your mail. Now is the time to request a mail-in ballot or update your registration.

Deadline to register: July 25

Deadline to request mail-in ballot: August 13

Early voting: August 13-20

Check your local elections division for primary dates and deadlines in city and county races!

UPCOMING TRAININGS

Get ready for two important communications trainings coming up this month! Our  July training calendar includes How to Nail Your Editorial Board Interview (July 20) and Messaging to Win Update: What's Working in 2022 (July 27). Check out the full schedule on our website and register to attend one of our July virtual trainings here. Please remember that space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. 

Can't make the training but know someone who might be interested? Forward this email to them!

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Ruth's List's regional networks are showing up for candidates across the state, pounding the pavement, knocking on doors, and hosting local fundraisers. Primaries are just over a month away and we need your help to get our candidates elected. Visit ruthslistfl.org/networks to find a chapter near you, and check out the calendar below for upcoming events. 

Our regional chapters across the state have been busy knocking doors and talking to voters for our endorsed candidates. Lace up your sneakers and join us! Currently planned Days of Action in July include:

Saturday, July 9

Day of Action for Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book

Broward County, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Sign up here 

Day of Action for Representative Michele Rayner

St. Petersburg, 10:30am-12:30pm 

Tampa, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Sign up here

Day of Action for Sarasota School Board Candidate Nora Cietek

Sarasota, 9:00am-11:30am

Sign up here

Day of Action for Sarasota School Board Candidate Lauren Kurnov

Sarasota, 9am, 11:30am, 2pm

Sign up here

Saturday, July 16

Day of Action for State House Candidate Jen McDonald

Tampa, 10:00am-2:00pm

Sign up here

Sunday July 17

Phone Bank for State Senate District 38 Candidate Janelle Perez 

Pinecrest (or Remote), 4:30pm-7:30pm

Sign up here

Saturday July 30

Day of Action for State House Candidate Hillary Cassel

Dania Beach, 10:00am-2:00pm

Sign up here

Keep checking our calendar to find out the latest events happening in your community. 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Have you renewed your membership to Ruth's List this year? 

For $8.33 a month, you can become an official Ruth’s List member. Your monthly support will enable us to recruit, train, and elect more Democratic pro-choice women to office in 2022 than ever before. Join or renew today to help elect pro-choice women and get your free gift -- along with the knowledge you're making a difference for Florida's future!

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