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Chair Diana Williams is inviting you to the Marion County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
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Monday, March 2nd at 6 PM (doors open at 5:30 pm)
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Dem HQ at 970 SW 6th Ave in Ocala.
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(Meeting ID: 896 5515 6526, Password: 573843)
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VICE CHAIR DAN LACK
Will be speaking on Ocala Police Department/Rally Safety Protocol
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WE'RE REGISTERING VOTERS AND COLLECTING CANDIDATE PETITIONS
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Marion Dems collected over 100 candidate petitions last Saturday at the Tuscawilla Park tabling event, as well as the protest. Many thanks to Clay, Lisa, Shelia S, Martin, Ellen, Peggy and others. Great work!
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What to be a part of this? There are more opportunities.
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On Saturday, March 7th, join us at the Strawberry Festival in Ocala. Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/marioncountydec/event/905426/
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On Saturday, March 28th, participate at Marion County Days in Ocala. Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/marioncountydec/event/905454/
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WE'RE CALLING FELLOW MARION DEMS TO GET THEM READY FOR MIDTERM ELECTIONS
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SUPER ACTION SATURDAYS (SAS)
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Is every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Marion Democratic Party Headquarters at 970 SW 6th Ave in Ocala. Bring your tablet or laptop and we'll train you how to phonebank --- even from the comfort of your own home. Drop in or sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/marioncountydec/event/900238/
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PLEASE DONATE LAPTOPS OR TABLETS
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The donated laptops we're using for SAS are old and slow. We could use your help. Do you have a laptop or tablet not more than 5 years old that you're not using and can donate? Please bring it to the HQ when you attend the monthly meeting. We're also open every Thursday and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. We're located at 970 SW 6th Ave in Ocala.
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Events at the Marion Dems HQ take place at 970 SW 6th Ave in Ocala.
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MARION COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING
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Monday, March 2nd at 6 pm at the Marion Dems HQ. Doors open at 5:30 pm.
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Saturday, March 7th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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VOTER REGISTRATION AT THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
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Saturday, March 7th from 8 am to 6 pm at the McPherson Complex. Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/marioncountydec/event/905426/
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MARION COUNTY PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MEETING
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Monday, March 9th at 6 pm at the Silver Springs Community Center at 590 Silver Rd in Ocala.
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MARION COUNTY YOUNG DEMS MEETING
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Tuesday, March 10th at 6 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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Saturday, March 14h from 10 am to 1 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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MARION COUNTY VETERAN CAUCUS MEETING
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Wednesday, March 18th at 6 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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Saturday, March 21st from 10 am to 1 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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VOTER REGISTRATION AT MARION COUNTY DAY
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Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the McPherson Complex. Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/marioncountydec/event/905454/
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Saturday, March 28th from 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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NO KINGS PROTEST sponsored by Indivisible
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Saturday, March 28th starting at 10 am at 1 SE Broadway St in Ocala. Go to nokings.org.
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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB OF MARION COUNTY MEETING
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Saturday, March 28th from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Marion Dems HQ.
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TEE UP FOR DEMOCRACY SCRAMBLE
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Thursday, April 2nd at the Arlington Ridge Golf Club sponsored by the Villages Democratic Club. Sign up at https://tinyurf.com/DemGolfOuting
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ANNUAL PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRAT FUNDRAISER
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Saturday, April 18th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Southeastern Livestock Auditorium. Tickets are available at mariondems.org
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE
$85/TICKET EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR OFFICE?
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Email Diana Williams at contact@mariondems.org.
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Also fill the FDP Candidate Form.
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS?
Have you renewed your Vote-By-Mail ballot since January 2025? If not, sign up now!
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HELP FUND OUR ACTIONS TEAMS
Have you thought about making a monthly contribution? Every dollar helps!
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JOIN OUR TEAMS
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The Marion Dems HQ is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Drop by and let us know how you would like to help. We're located at 970 SW 6th Ave in Ocala.
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- Primary Election
- Election Day: August 18, 2026 (polls open 7 am to 7 pm)
- Voter Registration/Party Change Deadline: July 20, 2026
- Early Voting: August 8, 2026 through August, 15 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm
- Mail Ballot Request Deadline: August 6, 2026 by 5 pm
- Note: Mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 pm on Election Day to be counted.
- General Election
- Election Day: November 3, 2026 (Polls open 7 am to 7 pm)
- Voter Registration/Party Change Deadline: October 5, 2026
- Early Voting: TBA
- Mail Ballot Request Deadline: October 22, 2026 by 5 pm.
- Note: Mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 pm on Election Day to be counted.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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COUNCIL MEMBER IRE BETHEA
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Congratulations to Council Member Ire Bethea who received a lifetime achievement service award honoring his years of leadership, service and dedication to the City of Ocala.
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FORMER POLICE CHIEF SAMUEL WILLIAMS
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Kudos to retired police chief Samuel Williams who was recognized by the City of Ocala for his 8 years of service as police chief and only the second African-American to hold the position in over 120 years.
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DEC OFFICERS
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Diana Williams, Chair | Dan Lack, Vice-Chair
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Catherine Mitchell, Treasurer | Nancy Carp, Secretary
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STATE COMMITTEES
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Otis Brown | Sheila Loughlin | JT Staines | Diane Trice | Diana Williams
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