Save Democracy. Run for office!

Florida Dems are focusing on recruiting candidates to run for open or uncontested races in congressional, state and local elections. In Marion County, we currently have Democrats running for US Senator, US Representative in Districts 3 & 6, State Senator District...

Are you an “Inactive Voter”?

Following the 2022 elections, which saw historically low turnout for Florida Democrats — intentional changes in election laws targeting voters who sat out 2022 caused a dramatic rise in the number of inactive voters in the state. Over the past year, Florida...

You don’t have to run for office to be an agent of CHANGE

By Marci Carson, a Marion County Democrat, et al. Serve on a Local Government Advisory Board You can still be a voice for democracy and change! You don’t have to run for office to have a voice in local government—consider serving on an advisory board. Apply your...

Why politics is important to every American in 2024

By Marci Carson, a Marion County Democrat, et al. National security professionals have long maintained that large personal debts present a significant counterintelligence risk for those with access to classified information. Donald J. Trump’s current financial and...

DEMAND GOV DESANTIS VETO SB 580/HB385

SB 580/HB385 seeks to erode the existing protections and guidance established by Greyson’s Law SB 580/HB 385 has passed through the House and Senate and is headed toward Governor Ron DeSantis’s office. The bill seeks to erode the existing protections and...

Be part of change! Volunteer for our Diversity & Inclusion Program

The Florida Democratic Party and the Democratic Election Committee (DEC) of Marion County have created a new program to increase the representation of communities that have been underrepresented in our elections and Party Planning. We need YOU to help with this new...

Silent Auction Donations for Our 2025 Fundraiser

Donate an item for our Silent Auction at the PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRAT Fundraiser! The Marion County Dems are getting ready for our annual Proud To Be A Democrat Fundraising Dinner on March 23rd, and we’re looking for donations for our very popular SILENT AUCTION!...

Russia Shows Us What It’s Like to Give Up Democracy

Navalny died because he ran for office against a murderous dictator who refused to give up his position. Two days following the internationally celebrated holiday, Valentine’s Day, it was announced that Russian dissident and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, Aleksei...