Early Voting starts on Wednesday, Oct 24
Manatee Democratic Party endorses these candidates
For links to their websites and Twitter:
Go to the Candidates Directory
We take no position on the non-party School Board election.
Early voting will be October 24 thru November 3.
For hours and locations of voting sites:
Go to the Supervisor of Elections website
It's not too late to sign up for Vote By Mail. Officially the deadline is Oct 31. But please don't wait. For more info:
Our Progressive Caucus recommends these amendments
Vote YES on #3, #4, #9, #13. (ACLU also supports #11)
Vote NO on the rest
For a thorough explanation of each of the Amendments
For an explanation of the School Board Referendum.
Join the Volunteers
As Manatee Momentum builds it’s all about hitting the pavement and making the calls to reach every voter possible. If you are not calling or canvassing yet, contact the Manatee Democrats HQ office or any of the campaigns of our amazing Democratic candidates.
Update: We need volunteers to man the Democratic tables at early voting sites. If you can help out for a two-hour shift, please contact HQ.
In Case You Missed It
Mayor Andrew Gillum debated Ron DeSantis on Sunday evening.
" From beginning to end, Gillum was calm, collected and specific in his responses while DeSantis was fidgety, evasive and generally unsure of how to present himself." - Rollingstone
Our candidates for State House debated their opponents at the University of South Florida-M/S on Saturday.
Catch up with their positions on the issues that matter in Manatee.
Coming Up
Oct 24 - Manatee Dems Lunch & Postcards
1 1:00 a.m. at Peridia Country Club
Oct 28 - House Party for David Shapiro
3:30 p.m. in Palmetto
Get Involved
Find local Democratic clubs in all areas of Manatee county, and the caucuses for Young Democrats, and for Hispanic, Veteran, Black, LGBTA and Progressive voters.
Work in your community to Get Out the Vote in November
VOLUNTEER WITH MANATEE DEMOCRATS
Help out at the HQ office, or with Fundraising, Communications, Travelling Dems, phone calls and canvassing . . .
Get really involved! Choose a candidate to help with phone calling, canvassing, yard signs, social media, events . . .