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Join the Wine Society The Villages Democrats are forming a wine society. Members will meet once a month to socialize and share their favorite wines. For more information contact Laura and Paul Scannevin at lscannevin@gmail.com Please note The Villages Democratic Club does not supply any alcohol.
Meet, Greet & Eat with like minded Singles The Club's "Meet, Greet & Eat Singles" group welcomes new members. Visit with coordinators Linda Ballou and Mary Ferguson at the monthly membership meetings, or email them.
The First Annual “Swing Big for Democracy” golf outing was held at Arlington Ridge Golf Course on April 2, 2026. Seventy golfers and eighteen teams participated, and the winner was team 8A – Tammy Snow, Barb Garcia, Johnnie Marston, and Jean Roberts. The fairways and greens were super, the lunch was great, and the players had a terrific time and took the rainy downpour in stride. Thanks to all who arranged the event and played like or tried to imitate true pros. We’re already planning FORE next year! Thomas Bacher
NO KINGS 3.0 was a HUGE success!!! Thank you TVDC!Enjoy the pictures and videoVideo of The Villages No Kings Rally
 Join us Wednesday, June 10 th @ 3:30 PM for a VIRTUAL phone bank to call 4,000 Sumter Democratic voters to encourage them to re-enroll in voting by mail.Ninety five percent of voters who have a Vote by Mail ballot Vote while only 65 percent of voters without the ballot vote. Questions Call Julian, phone bank Administrator at 203 909 0384 To register on Solidarity to volunteer to work our Phone bank and for more information click link:
Sumter County DemocratsNeighborhood LinksDo you want to Do Something that will have maximum impact? Would you like to know who are like-minded in your neighborhood? As a Neighborhood Link you will be given a listing of Democrats and Left-leaning Independents in your neighborhood. Neighborhood Links will contact these neighbors face-to-face to strengthen our local network and make sure people feel connected, informed, supported, and motivated to actively participate in our democracy. We will supply you with training, tools, and materials. One of the most powerful things you can do is connect with the people around you, share reliable information, and encourage one another to get and stay involved. Together we can win! Contact us now at:secretary@sumterfldemocrats.com
GOING TO A RALLY? HELP NEEDED! We need to protest to show our opposition to what's happening politically, but then we need Democratic candidates on the ballot to vote for! Help us to help get candidates on the ballot. We need people to gather signatures on candidate petitions. It's easy and a great way to meet like-minded people. Please call the Sumter County Democratic Headquarters at 352-794-1351 and leave a message for Anne Berg with your name, phone and email. We will contact you with details on where to meet at the rally to get the materials you will need. The next rally is Saturday, March 28th - Location to be announced. Can we count on you to help?
No Partisan Maps Coalition ActionWe need your help to keep up the pressure and grow this fight.5 ways you can take action right now:
Please e-mail us for questions, materials, or so we can promote your event at mi...@nopartisanmaps.org or ad...@nopartisanmaps.org
Floridians have made it clear time and time again: we don’t want partisan redistricting. Unfortunately, we’re going to have to make it clear again.
It’s official: David Jolly is a Democratic candidate for governor in ’26 Following the exploratory phase of his campaign this spring, David Jolly says he’s ready to go and has officially entered the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. He acknowledges the challenges about running in an electoral landscape that hasn’t elected any Democrat to a statewide office since 2018, but says the environment is ripe for that to change in 2026. “We will be in every community, building trust and building relationships and building a coalition that will ultimately and successfully win an election where a Democrat hasn’t won in 30 years and where the voter registration rolls are against us,” he said in a phone interview with the Phoenix on Wednesday. 
CHANCES TO DO SOMETHING THIS WEEK AND BEYON We're rounding up petitions for Barbie and a Medicaid ballot measure
Barbie for Congress website 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 https://floridadecideshealthcare.org/ Turn completed forms in the Sumter Democratic HQ on Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings. You also can pick up the forms at the headquarters.
Oops, you've got to do it again!Thanks to Florida Republicans trying everything they can to suppress our votes, we all must reapply for Vote By Mail ballots.
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.
Food pantry donations are always welcomeThe 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.
Knudson's analysis of economic data and policies https://www.lakevotes.gov/164/Find-My-Precinct BY FLORIDA LAW, ALL VOTE-BY-MAIL REGISTRATIONS EXPIRED AFTER THE NOVEMBER 2024 ELECTION. THE TRI-COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE WEBSITES HAVE NOT YET BEEN UPDATED TO ANNOUNCE APPLICATIONS FOR THE NEXT ELECTION CYCLE. WE'LL POST THE NEW LINKS WHEN THEY DO SO. THANK YOU.
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