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Manatee County Democratic Party
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The MCDP works to get Democrats elected and promote Democratic values. We fight for students, seniors, health care, the environment, civil rights, labor & main street businesses. A 100% volunteer organization join us & build a better Manatee County.
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Are you ready to take action? Join our 2026 Action Teams to help stop the right-wing's attacks on the Constitution. Sign up tinyurl.com/3utf9d5w

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July 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Discussion: What are you doing lately to help yourself cope and prepare for the the fight ahead?
June 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The Manatee Democratic Club Meeting. 4/3 @ 11:30am, $18, Peridia Golf & CC. Message us for RSVP Info. An expert advocate will speak on the current state of reproductive rights & sexual health in FL, focusing on the bills this legislative session & how to support the reproductive freedom movement.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Everyone is an "other" to someone else. What if we had a gov't working to help ALL rather than divide us into "others?" The MCDP fights for the American Dream for EVERYONE. Vote Dem in 2026.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Kick 'em out in 26! Dems Organize for Change & give MAGA their walking papers midterms. 3/29, find out what we do & how you can help at EXPO 2025: Manatee Rising. Join other concerned Democrats by registering for this event SATURDAY 3/29 from 1:30 to 5PM at the MPAC. Sign up at mobilize.us/s/cusdmD
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March 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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PUBLIC FORUM ON BRADENTON'S WATER STATUS. Join the Manatee County Environmental Caucus on 3/26 for a Q&A with Mayor Gene Brown. Learn about water & sewer status & updates in The City of Bradenton. Hear the impact on our community & the progress, insights & future plans. Details in Comments ↓↓↓.
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March 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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On 3/29, join the Manatee County Democratic Party for Expo 2025: Manatee Rising. Learn more about us, the work we do & how you can make a difference to help elect Democrats here at home. Join neighbors & like-minded people for educational breakout sessions. Free Event. Details in Comments↓↓↓
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March 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The Best of Substack Series: Meet local writer Sari Lindroos-Valimaki. Her latest offering When a Tattoo Becomes a Target: Why the Deportation of Venezuelan Men Should Outrage Us All. shorturl.at/jWKoz

MCDP Best of Substack Series shares pieces from Substack with local, state or national interest.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Turn your Concerns into ACTION. The Manatee County Democratic Party's Expo 2025 will help you connect with like minded neighbors and learn how to work for change in the 2026 election. Register at www.mobilize.us/manateecount...
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March 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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March Meeting Manatee LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus - Wed, 3/19 @ 6pm. Topic: Threats to the separation of church and state & the rise of Christian Nationalism & authoritarian rule. All Democrats are welcome. Location: Dem Party Headquarters, 435 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton.

RSVP -- mobilize.us/s/vZvrRk
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March 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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🌟 Honoring Eleanor Roosevelt 🌟
A trailblazer for human rights, Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady. She championed civil rights, women's rights, and played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #EleanorRoosevelt
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March 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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LWR Democratic Club Meeting. March 10, 6pm @ LWR Library. Meeting Details: tinyurl.com/4jth4yzm
Guest Speaker is Christine Meier a digital media design expert & MCDP 2nd Vice Chair for Comms. Discussion will center on social media and political outreach for the Manatee County Democratic Party.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Read Senator Slotkin's entire response here: shorturl.at/mYEWw
Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "We need more efficient government...But change doesn’t need to be chaotic or make us less safe. Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"
March 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Many of us feel uncertain and fearful when faced with reckless and unlegislated slashes to the foundations of the American economy and our way of life. The Manatee Democratic Party works every day to keep the American Dream alive in Manatee County for all our neighbors.
Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "Today’s world is deeply interconnected...We need friends in all corners — and our safety depends on it. Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"
March 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Most of us, D & R alike, have shared values that are bigger than any one party. We feel that prices are too high, and that our government needs to be more responsive to our needs. We also agree that, especially now, our elected officials are not listening.
Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "...our democracy, our very system of government, has been the aspiration of the world. And right now, it’s at risk...when the President pits Americans against each other... Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"
March 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Elissa Slotkin says what we’re all thinking in a nicer way.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s remarks in response to the Address of the Joint Session last night speak for many of us, neighbors and friends, here in Manatee County. Most of us, D & R alike, have shared values that are bigger than any one party.
Patriotic star background with the Manatee Democratic Party logo with the words "...don’t tune out. It’s easy to be exhausted, but America needs you now more than ever...Pick just one issue you’re passionate about — and engage. Senator Elissa Slotkin, 03-04-25"
March 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Join Indivisible Manatee to protest Trump's & Musk's dangerous actions against us. Saturday, March 8 11AM - 1PM. Register: mobilize.us/s/KMHFjq

Meet @ University Parkway sidewalk in front of the Yard House at UTC Mall. Register for accurate headcount. Carpool with neighbors or friends.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The US imposed the Trump ordered tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada today. Guess who foots the bill...regular American citizens. Expect prices on food, beer and autos to climb by as much 25% in the coming weeks.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
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March 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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No words required.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The 2025 Rep. Budget will sucker-punch the middle class here. It will raise local ACA premiums, cut aid for seniors and take food out of children's mouths. And, Vern Buchanan doesn't care - he voted for it.

From Budget Committee Democrats democrats-budget.house.gov/leg.../repub...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Would dancing shopping bags make you remember to skip shopping tomorrow?
February 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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We're not shopping on Friday! Are you?
February 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Update -It looks like The new supervisor of elections is getting to work! Yeah! VBM weblink has changed. Here's the correct one. shorturl.at/EhKnb
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February 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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FLvoters must make a new VBM ballot request, every 2 years, following the General Election. A safe & easy process. Just need your name, DOB and either the last 4 of your social or your FL issued DL or ID number. Visit www.votemantee.gov/VBM or call the supervisor of elections at 941-741-3823.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Urgent Share Alert: 2 Manatee County Upcoming Elections. Did you know that the Town of LongBoat Key & Trailer Estates Park & Rec. District have ELECTIONS on March 11, 2025? Get the word out to people you know in these communities #longboatkeyflorida #LongboatKeyFL #longboatkey #trailerestates
Image with words: Urgent Upcoming Elections, March 11, 2025 for Trailer Estates Park & Recreation District & Town Of Longboat Key, Manatee Democratic Party Img with words: Trailer Estates, Important Election Dealines: Voter Registration Ended 02/10/2025, Vote By Mail Request, Thursday Feb 27, 2025, this Thursday. Vote by Mail Ballot Return Deadline is 5pm, Monday, Mar 10, 2025. Election Day: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025, pollls open 12pm to 8pm. No early voting dates have been announced. Manate Democratic Party. Img with text: Town of Longboat Key/. Important Election Deadlines. Voter Registration ended 02/10/2025. Vote by Mail Request: Thursday Feb 27, 2025. This Thursday! Vote by Mail Ballot Return 7pm , Tuesday March 11, 2025. Early Voting, Mon Mar 3 to Sat, Mar 8 Daily at LBK Town Hall. Election Day: Tueday, Mar 11, 2025. Polls open 12pm to 8pm. Manatee Democratic Party.
February 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM