Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: Aug 1-7, 2022
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Click here for the Polk County DEC Slate of Candidates for the Democratic Primary, and other elections, on August 23.
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This week's action focus: Get no-party affiliated allies to vote in the PCSB elections!
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Many no-party affiliated voters, and some Democrats, do not realize Aug 23 is Election Day for four seats open on the Polk County School Board.
The school board election is countywide, meaning any eligible voter can select a candidate in each of the four districts. A lot is at stake with these local elections, due to the coordinated national GOP backing of candidates who hold extreme right-wing views that threaten the future and safety of local schools, students and communities.
The Polk County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) has endorsed Sarah Fortney (District 3), Sara Jones (District 6) and Dell Quary (District 7). The DEC also considers Kay Fields (District 5), to be the better of the two candidates in her race.
Please get involved in their campaigns! Please encourage your no-party affiliated contacts to get out and vote in these important elections!If you have not received a ballot, call the Polk County Supervisor of Elections office on (863) 534-5888. You have until August 13 to request a ballot in the mail. Mail early and track your ballot here.
Early voting: Sites to vote early will open August 13.
For more election information:
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ALL eligible voters can also select between Republicans running in two State House Seats in Polk County, in the Universal Primaries.
When candidates in a primary race have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the General Election, all qualified electors may vote for that office. It is recommended Democrats cast a ballot to elect the candidates who may come closest in representing our values. Please do your homework to find out more about these candidates.
State House Dist 50
Jennifer Canady and Phillip Walker
State House Dist 51
William 'Bill' Olson and Josie Tomkow
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Please note: Democratic candidates who face no party opposition will go straight to the November General Election ballot. For a full list of candidates, click here.
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URGENT CALL TO ACTION:
Polk County needs Democratic poll watchers!
Poll watchers are an important part of every election and act as the party's eyes and ears at poll locations.
There are two more elections in 2022 (Aug 23 and Nov 8) and the Polk DEC and Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is recruiting poll watchers for polling sites across the county! Each volunteer will be assigned to a polling site and will be asked to commit to a shift.
***FDP Poll Watchers must be registered Democrats in Polk County.
Click here to register your interest of intent to be a poll watcher, with the Florida Democratic Party.
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Candidate Forums
Click on fliers for a link to more information.
Please attend and support the Democrat candidates, especially in the straw polls!
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Meet and Greet with Sara Jones for Polk County School Board on Aug 3 at Cob and Pen
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A second forum with the other School Board candidates will be held next week.
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Congratulations to the many volunteers who spent the hot Florida weekend knocking doors, making calls and providing support for the Florida Democratic Party's 100 Day Out Weekend of Action. In Polk County alone, we had more than 20 volunteers across Davenport, Lake Wales and Winter Haven, reach out to about 400 voters and remind them the importance of getting out Aug 23, to vote in the Democratic primary and Polk County School Board elections. We also picked up a couple new volunteers!
Now that we are officially less than 100 days before the general election, we need to keep the momentum going. Until Nov 8, we will continue to canvass (door knock) every weekend and phonebank, to make sure Democrats turn out!
If you would like to volunteer in the office, contact Michelle Bradley, FDP Field Organizer for NW Polk County, mbradley@floridadems.org
If you'd like to canvass:
Lakes Wales on Saturday: https://mobilize.us/s/H3eYnx
Around Polk County, Saturday and Sunday: https://mobilize.us/s/ARMMA2
If you'd like to phonebank: https://mobilize.us/s/gPJPBG
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
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First Friday Volunteers Wanted
Volunteer to work the Lakeland Democratic Club and Polk Democrats, or Democratic Women's Club of Lakeland, tables at the August First Friday event in Downtown Lakeland. Or come by our tents on Kentucky Avenue to say hello
The event, held the first Friday of each month, runs from 6-9PM.
This month's theme is "Back to School" - bring the kids to celebrate the start of a brand new school year.
For more information, click here.
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Lakeland Democratic Club: Thursday, Aug 4, from 6.30 pm at the UFCW Union Hall, 5600 US 98 N, Lakeland, and via zoom.
The next Regular DEC Meeting will be held Aug 8 via Zoom from 6:30 pm. To register, click here. |
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Future Polk County DEC Mobilize Events
Keep us up to date: If you would like to feature what your club or caucus is doing or introduce a new president, other office holder or person of interest, please send information to polkdemwd@gmail.com
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Deadline this Week: Volunteers of the Month Recognition
The deadline for nominations of our August Volunteer of the Month closes COB Friday, Aug 5.
The Polk County Democratic Party relies on volunteers to keep voters and others engaged. And we acknowledge there are those who go above and beyond in their service to the party. While we are thankful for everyone who volunteers, we think it is fitting to acknowledge those of whom we routinely depend on. They are an inspiration to us and believe they can be an inspiration for others. Therefore, each month we will feature one volunteer a month in the weekly digest.
To make this recognition campaign successful, we need each caucus and club to nominate a volunteer who deserves some special recognition.
Nominations can be made by anyone to PolkDemWD@gmail.com
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Democratic Party of Polk County, Club & Caucus Links
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If you would like to know more about a caucus or club which does not have a hyperlink, please email PolkCountyDemocrats@gmail.com
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Mailing Address:
Due to the pandemic the Democratic Party of Polk County has closed the office in Lakeland.
The mailing address is the following:
The Democratic Party of Polk County, 6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Suite 328, Winter Haven, FL 33884
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