Elect candidates for 2012

Democratic Candidates in the Upcoming 2012 Elections

Learn more about the Democratic Party candidates for 2012 in the upcoming local, state, and national races. Volunteer now to help the candidates of your choice by donating or signing up to help their campaigns! For candidate’s event information, consult their Web sites

The Democratic Primary is August 14, 2012.  The General Election is November 6, 2012. Be sure you are registered to vote and plan to vote by mail or vote early. For more information on voting, go to votealachua.com.

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Weekly Presidential Address

President Obama calls on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional “to-do list,” which will create jobs and help restore middle class security. Before Congress leaves for summer recess, President Obama is calling on them to take action. In this make-or-break moment for the middle class, these five initiatives have bipartisan support and will help create an economy that is built to last.

Read Obama’s To-do List for Congress

I votedOutstanding Delegates Selected from Alachua County to the Florida State Democratic Convention!

On Saturday, May 5th, Alachua Democrats elected 26 delegates to the Florida Democratic Convention, the first step in choosing our delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Congratulations to our new delegates, who will represent Alachua County’s two congressional districts! And thanks to the wonderful volunteers who made the Delegate Caucus and the Democratic Day of Action Festival such a wonderful success!

“Democracy is NOT a vicarious experience”   Bill Bradley, Former U.S. Senator

The Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee is the voice for progress in Alachua County. Our mission — elect Democrats and work for the principles of the Democratic Party.

Monthly Meeting

The general body of the Alachua County DEC meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the County Administration Building, 12 SE 1st St, Gainesville.

Our Party Office

Visit or call the Alachua County Democratic Office for information on how to get involved, answer your questions and get campaign materials and Democratic t-shirts and bumper stickers. Office hours: Mon-Fri 12 noon-3pm. We are located at 901 NW 8th Avenue, Suite A-3. 352-373-1730

Clubs and Caucuses

The Alachua County DEC has a group to represent you. Learn more about our clubs and caucuses here.

Committee Meetings

The DEC plans for the future and does its business in committee meetings. Find out more about our committees here or see the calendar of meetings here.

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May

May 17th Swearing in of Two New Gainesville Commissioners!

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Many of us attended the swearing in of two new Gainesville City Commissioners, Yvonne Hinson-Rawls and Lauren Poe, at the Thelma Boltin Center on May 17th! Gainesville congratulates these talented and hard-working individuals and welcomes them to our City Commission!

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Next Blue Door Cafe is Friday, May 18, at 5 pm!

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Come to our monthly Blue Door Cafe on May 18 at 5 p.m. at the ACDEC Offices (901 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville)! Bring a drink or snack to share and join other Democrats to discuss any and all things political or otherwise! All Democrats are welcome.

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May

Next ACDEC Meeting—Wednesday, June 13

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The next Alachua County Democratic Party Meeting will be Wednesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building, Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor.  All Democrats are encouraged to attend! Some of us will gather before the meeting (around 5:30 pm) at Emiliano’s Cafe (7 SE 1st Ave.) for supper and to [...]

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