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

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May

Coming Up: 13th Annual Lawton Chiles Gala in September!

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Put this date on your calendar—September 30, 2012! The 13th Annual Lawton Chiles Gala will be on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the Gainesville Hilton. As we prepare for out Gala, we need to solicit more items for our Silent Auction.] To help or donate, contact Polly Doughty (376-2250).

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06
May

Congratulations to Our Newly Elected Delegates!

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Thank you to everyone who helped make Saturday’s Delegate Caucus and Democratic Day of Action Festival the big success that it was, especially Duane Gildea, Lynn Paluga, Rosemary Christy, and Susan Bottcher! And we extend our hearty congratulations to the newly elected delegates who will represent Alachua County’s two congressional districts at the Florida Democratic [...]

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04
May

2012 Outstanding Democrats Awards

By • May 4, 2012 • Uncategorized • Comments Off

The Alachua Democratic Party had its 2012 Outstanding Democrats Award Luncheon on April 23rd, at the Villa East!  Congratulations to Evelyn Foxx who received our 2011 Democrat of the Year Award! The Eleanor Roosevelt Award for 2011 went to School Board Member, Eileen Roy, and Alachua County Tax Collector, Von Fraser, received the 2011 Harry S. [...]

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