Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: Sept 26 - Oct 2, 2022
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Correction: The amount the Polk County Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Referendum would cost homeowners was incorrect in last week's newsletter. The cost would be an average $30 per year. For more information on the referendum, which will be on the Nov. 8 ballot, visit Polk Forever.
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Democrats and friends are invited to a Democratic Candidate Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 6th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Catapult-Lakeland, 502 E. Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33801. As my great aunt used to say, "Get a little Done Up and come have a Good Time Polk County style!"
(Please note, we are monitoring the weather conditions this week. We will send out notifications if events cause us to postpone.)
State and local Democratic candidates may be at the event in person or by Zoom. There will be good food, drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic selections), music and great company.
Tickets are $100 per person. Click here to purchase tickets!! Or send a check to Polk County Democratic Party (by Friday, September 30th) to the following address (please indicate that the check is for tickets and give employment type and place of employment for campaign finance reporting purposes).
Polk County Democratic Party
6039 Cypress Gardens Blvd., PMB 328
Winter Haven, FL 33884
I am very excited to see and meet other Polk County Democrats. Hope that you will consider joining us! Fun will be had by ALL!!
Catherine Price
Chair, Polk County Democratic Executive Committee
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Voting commences this week, as the Polk County Supervisor of Elections on Thursday begins mailing out ballots to those who have requested them.
- If someone you know is eligible to vote but has not registered, they have until October 11 to do so.
- The deadline to request a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot is October 29.
- All VBM ballots must be received by 7 pm Nov 8, Election Day. It is recommended you return your ballot as soon as you receive it to ensure there is no delay in it being received.
- Early voting polls will be open 9 am to 6 pm, Oct 25-Nov 5.
For more information about voting in Polk County, visit the Polk County Supervisor of Elections website: polkelections.com
For more information about the candidates running in Polk County, visit the Polk County Democrat's website and scroll to the Voter Guide.
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Close to 30 Polk County Democrats attended in-person and virtually the BlueShift FL GOTV Roadshow in Lakeland to learn how to lead teams of volunteers helping voters turn out to vote!
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With mail-in ballots going out this week, BlueShift FL, the Florida Democratic Party's coordinated campaign to help local candidates and turn out voters, is moving into the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) phase.
The campaign needs volunteers to 'chase votes', that is door knock and call registered Democrats and left-leaning no-party voters to make sure they turn in their ballots, vote early or vote on the day.
Turning out voters will mean local Democratic candidates, such as Veysel Dokur, who is running for FL Senate Dist 12, and Markeishia Smith, who is running a countywide campaign to be elected District 4 Polk County Commissioner, will win.
Sign-up to one of the Polk County canvassing or phonebanking events below. All is required is 1-2 hours of your time during the week. Remember, we only have six more weeks before the election!
To canvass in North Polk County, click here.
To canvass in South Polk County, click here.
To phonebank from the comfort of your home, click here.
In addition to these featured events, there are opportunities to canvass in Auburndale, Winter Haven
and Davenport. Email mbradley@floridadems.org for details.
**** The Polk County Democratic Party is also looking for volunteers to help with its campaign to get out the vote. Register here with your area of interests.
**** Poll watchers play an important part in protecting everyone's right to vote. Please consider joining this team for the Nov. 8 midterm elections. To learn more, sign up here.
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Support the candidates who will build a Florida and Polk County for ALL
Val Demings for US Senate
Charlie Crist for Governor, with running mate Karla Hernandez-Mats for Lieutenant Governor
Adam Hattersley for Chief Financial Officer
Aramis Ayala for State Attorney General
Naomi Esther Blemur for State Commissioner of Agriculture
Florida Senate: Veysel Dokur (Dist 12) and Christopher Proia (Dist 27)
US Congressional seats: District 9 - Darren Soto, Dist 11 - Shante Munns, and District 15 - Alan Cohn
Markeishia Smith: Polk County Commissioner District 4 (This is a countywide election)
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Volunteer of the Month Recognition
The deadline for nominations of our Volunteer of the Month is COB Friday, Oct 7.
Polk County Democratic caucuses and clubs are encouraged to nominate a volunteer who deserves some special recognition. In making your submission, please provide a brief bio and photo of the nominee. 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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Paid Political Advertisement for the Democratic Party of Polk County
6039 Cypress Gardens, PMB 328, Winter Haven, FL 33884
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