Congressional hopeful Josh Weil gets The Villages golf cart caravan experience from Sumter Democrats
It was Weil's up Thursday for CD6 candidate Josh Weil at Tierra del Sol Country Club. Weil whipped up the crowd's enthusiasm then took to the nearby streets Villagers style. Sumter Democrats have been doing what they can to support Weil's bid in the April 1 special election to grab a seat in the closely-divided U.S. House. Two Villages precincts on the Historic Side in Lake County and one in Marion County are in the district.
50501 Movement and Women’s March are mobilizing to stop the MAGA assault on our country and Constitution. Across the nation, we’re taking to the streets to defend our freedoms, our rights, and our future. When those in power try to silence us, we rise louder. When they attack our communities, we fight back -- together. Join us in Washington, DC, for a day of action on April 5.
The same day ... National Day of Action organized by Indivisible
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.
They're taking everything they can get their hands on -- our health care, our data, our jobs, our service -- and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies.
For more info on events around the nation that day: handsoff2025.com
MAKE YOUR APRIL 5 PROTEST SIGNS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26,
AT THE SUMTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY HQ
WHERE'S WEBSTER?
About 50 Villagers and Clermont Democrats descended on U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster's office in Clermont on Friday, March 21, to let him know, through his staff, that we are disappointed with his failure to stand up for us, his constituents.
Organized by Amy Shaw, Villages Democratic Club.
We're rounding up petitions for Barbie and a Medicaid ballot measure
All of Sumter County is in Congressional District 11 and we are collecting
Barbie Harden Hall petitions to get her on the ballot again for 2026.
We also are actively collecting petitions for a Florida Constitutional Amendment to expand Medicaid.
You can find information and request a petition form at
Some Lake and Marion counties Villagers can vote in a special election to fill a vacancy in Congressional District 6. Early Voting runs March 22-29, and Election Day is April 1.
Check your address to see if you live in CD6 at the link below. Go to the Marion or Lake County Supervisor of Elections sites for polling place and voting hours info. While you are there, apply to Vote By Mail.
Greetings from your Democratic Executive Committee
Each day we are stunned and surprised by something even more outrageous that Trump, his billionaire enablers and spineless Republicans are doing to destroy our country.
While we can't do much about what's going on in Washington at the moment (they are being sued at every step) you can help slow them down by helping with two Congressional Special elections in Florida.
CD-1 is in the FloridaPpanhandle and is the seat that Matt Gatz vacated. CD-6 is nearby with all or parts of six counties, including The Villages part of Marion and Lake counties.
Those of you in Marion and Lake MUST re-enroll in vote-by-mail now. Early voting is March 22-29 and Election Day is April 1. While these races favor the Republicans, Special Elections can be won with a big turnout.
Don't wring your hands in despair. Volunteer or make a generous donation.
Thanks to Florida Republicans trying everything they can to suppress our votes,
we all must reapply for Vote By Mail ballots.
Chill and relax at our Endless Summer party April 18
Don your favorite aloha or camp shirt and head over to Colony Cottage for the Club's "Endless Summer" event, featuring music by Permanent Vacation.
The vibe will be a mix of surf, rock 'n' roll, and mellower tunes -- all dance-able, if you are so inclined. Think Jimmy Buffett, the Beach Boys, and so much more.
We'll provide some picnic-style eats, you bring your own beverages and a good attitude.
The themes is fun. fun, fun -- with or without a T-Bird.
Doors open at 6 p.m,. and we'll finish no later than 9.
How are Sumter schools dealing with Trump's deportation policy? Find out at the Education Forum
Sumter County Schools board member Sally Moss will discuss how students are treated at the Education Forum meeting, Sunday, March 23, at Fish Hawk Recreation Center, 2318 Buttonwood Run, The Villages.
The session begins at 2 p.m.
We're a nonpartisan Club. All are welcome!
Meanwhile ...
We live in the dumbest times. Every day is stupid now
Source: William Kristol and Andrew Egger, The Bulwark
Scores of legal actions have been filed to block and challenge President Trump, Elon Musk, and others in the administration. Here's a one-stop nonprofit site, Just Security, where you can keep track.
The Club and its generous members support multiple local food pantries. The preferred donations include food in cans, boxes, and jars, toiletries, and laundry and cleaning supplies.
View Club director at-large Bill Knudson's analysis of economic data and policies
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