Democrats go beyond caring. They put their compassion into action and work to protect and preserve the environment, the rights of all minorities, the rights of women to their own bodies, and the rights of children to a good education, adequate food, and safe housing. We protect workers and our elderly and disabled, defend the right to fair treatment by the police and judicial systems regardless of race, and promote living wages and the right to universal health care. We uphold the precedence of science over ideology and defend the truth. We strive to ensure the dignity of the homeless and disenfranchised and to ensure the constitutional right of every eligible American to make their voice heard at the ballot box. We defend the basic human rights of refugees and immigrants, second chances for those who are starting over, and the right of every human being to love who they want to love.

Over the years, Democrats have enacted these values in legislation such as the Unemployment Compensation Act, the Social Security Act, Food Stamps, the School Lunch Program, the National Science Foundation, Medicare and Medicaid, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the National Labor Relations Act, Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Democrats led the way to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the Soil Conservation Service, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and much more. Today, we continue the fight to save our planet and ensure fair, just, and equitable opportunities for all Americans by electing leaders who embrace these values next year and beyond. 

The first step is to get trained and certified (about an hour); then you will be provided a list of opportunities from which you can choose to register voters.

Register in advance for training by clicking HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For additional information, please contact Gary Farris at glandlkfarris@comcast.net or volunteer@stjohnsdemocrats.org.

Today voting rights are under attack nationally by state legislators -- including Florida -- who are introducing and passing laws to put up barriers to our participation in elections. Americans are coming together to fight back. Join one of the more than 100 events across the nation on May 8 to demand the passage of the federal For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, D.C. statehood, and to address one of the greatest obstacles to the passage of civil and voting rights – and one of the last vestiges of slavery – the filibuster! Click here for more information.

A Votercade (motorcade) will be held in Jacksonville from 2-4 PM on May 8th. Click here for more information or to register for this event.

Special thanks to Drew Rhodes, Richard Finke, Joanne Pero, Fred Monsour, Russ Scott, Kathy Scott, Elizabeth Balaschak, Susan Kary, Marie Garnes, Joe McAnarney, Cyndi Benton, Anne Russell, Dan Hampton, Lana Bourdon, Al Robertson, Holly Ross, Lyla Springfield, Jerry Dion, Jim Pero, Chris McDermott, Debra Billard, Mike Spaid, Mary Lou Woods, and Barbara Haugen, Gary Farris, and John Pilecki.

Florida's voter suppression bill (SB 90) was passed by Senate and House Republicans this evening largely along party lines. The bill aims to suppress the vote by creating a multitude of restrictions related to how people can vote, especially constraints on voting by mail. It adds more identification requirements for those requesting to vote by mail, requires voters to request a mail ballot for each election, limits who can collect and drop off mail ballots, curtails the use of ballot drop boxes, and further empowers partisan observers during the ballot-counting process.

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In our first four months, the new DEC 2020-2024 launched a rigorous Voter Registration Initiative, added three new Democratic caucuses and clubs, organized 10 subcommittees, lobbied our state representatives, developed a campaign plan, passed an annual budget, embarked on a renovation of the headquarters, and elected two DEC officers to state and regional posts.

We invite you to become an active and engaged participant in the St. Johns County Democratic Party. You can be a Precinct Leader, serve on a subcommittee, volunteer to help register voters and encourage Democratic turnout, or provide administrative support. Currently, we're especially seeking volunteers to provide graphics design support, newsletter support, and support for event organizing. We can help you identify an opportunity that works best for your background and schedule.

Please join us at the next monthly meeting of St. Johns County's Democratic Black Caucus! We will be gathering by Zoom at 7 PM on May 3rd. The caucus continues to accept member applications as we build a robust and active group. Please contact club president Jaime Perkins at jaimeperkins83@gmail.com for a membership application and to obtain the Zoom link for the May 3rd meeting. All are welcome!

On May 10th, the Northwest Club will be pleased to host guest speaker Dr. Austin Tratham, Department of Political Science, Jacksonville University. He will speak about the powers of the Executive Branch of government.

Please join us for our social which begins at 6:30 and business meeting beginning at 7 PM. Contact club president Holly Ross at nwsjcp@gmail.com for more information and to obtain Zoom meeting link.

The St. Augustine Democratic Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend. For more information about the club, contact club president Nell Toensmann at staugdemclub@gmail.com or call 904-484-4960.

Club Fundraiser May 23rd, 4 PM. Come enjoy the club’s debut fundraiser event under the outdoor pavilion at the Riverview Club Pavilion, 790 Christina Dr., St. Augustine. Bring a chair and your most creative mask (for which you just might win a prize!) Mingle, eat, and drink with fellow Democrats while enjoying music and contests! Non-club members (as well as non-Democrats) are also welcome!

Cover charge (food and non-alcoholic drinks included, but BYOB): $10/person with a dish, $15/person without a dish. Please contact Amy Goldin at: algoldin@comcast.net to confirm the type of entrée, appetizer, or dessert you plan to bring.

The Democratic Women's Club of St Johns County will meet via Zoom on May 12, at 5:00 pm. Our guest speaker will be Lori Day, Commissioner, Florida Commission on the Status of Women. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women was created in 1991 by the Florida Legislature. It is a non-partisan body comprised of 22 Commissioners who focus on raising awareness and celebrating the contributions and successes of women.

For more information or Zoom link contact club president Pam Mirelson at Mirelsonp@gmail.com.

We're excited to announce that Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-13) - former Governor, former Republican, and current Democrat will join us, along with Democratic political strategist Steven Schale to forecast the 2022 election cycle.

For more information or to obtain the Zoom link, please contact club president Jan Kary at jkary@verizon.net.

The Young Democrats Club invites you to join us at our monthly meeting on May 17th at 6:30 PM. We welcome all Democrats between the ages of 14 and 40! For more information, please contact club president Steven Faviano at sjcydems@gmail.com.

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