Manatee County Democratic Party

05/25/2026

Enjoy Memorial Day. Remember why we celebrate.

05/19/2026

Tues, 5/26 6pm. Monthly Manatee Dems meeting! Special guest Pamela Castellana, Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, will share winning strategies for November. In person only. Non-DEC members, please sign up to attend!
https://tinyurl.com/MCDP2605

05/16/2026

🚨Arrested for defending our voting rights! Rep. Angie Nixon, Tsi Day Smyth, Matt Grocholske, & Ashe were arrested today in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s office for defending the Florida Constitution & standing against the unconstitutional, partisan gerrymandering of the Florida congressional maps. Call Leon County Police Department at 850-606-3500 & demand the immediate release of Ashe!

04/29/2026

Illegal Maps Are Still Illegal in Florida. The republicans can try to rig the game all they want -- we're still going to win. Life in Florida is still too expensive and they're out playing games instead of working for us. The Dems have got this -- come out for us in Nov and we'll show you what better government look like. STATEMENT FROM FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY:

Tallahassee, FL — Following today’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, and today’s passage of illegal Congressional maps in the Florida Legislature, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: “The Voting Rights …

04/16/2026

Blue momentum is real — 29 seats flipped so far in 2026, and the MCDP is working to lock them in this August and November. Join us at the Manatee Dems BIG BLUE GALA: “Blue Wins in a Sea of Red.” An inspiring night at The Grove with cocktails, dinner, speeches, and a community united to GET DEMOCRATS ELECTED. 💙✨
Get your ticket — https://MCDPGala2026.fundraiser.bid

04/14/2026

🎉 Big news! Join us for the MCDP 2026 Gala and support local candidates!
https://conta.cc/3PYPzj7

04/10/2026

TOMORROW! Pi**ed about Book Bans? Join us Saturday 2-4 for a FREE movie screening of the Librarians. a documentary chronicling librarians, including our own , in the fight against book bans. Marie Masferrer will be on hand to answer questions after the movie. GET YOUR FREE TICKET

https://manatee-dec.solidarity.tech/movie-screening-the-librarians

04/07/2026

Pi**ed about Book Bans? Join us Saturday 2-4 for a FREE movie screening of the Librarians. a documentary chronicling librarians, including our own , in the fight against book bans. Marie Masferrer will be on hand to answer questions after the movie. GET YOUR FREE TICKET https://manatee-dec.solidarity.tech/movie-screening-the-librarians

04/07/2026

Sharing this video from a group recruiting candidates- the deadlines for filing to run for office are coming soon. There are several races where Democrats are still needed to run. If you've ever thought about running this year ia a great year to jump in. DM us for more info on races and being a candidate in Manatee County.

Blue Florida’s Project 140 launched in 2020 with one simple mission; recruit Democrats to run in every single Florida House and Senate district up for electi...