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Manatee County Democratic Party
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The MCDP works to get Democrats elected and promote Democratic values. We fight for students, seniors, health care, the environment, civil rights, labor & main street businesses. A 100% volunteer organization join us & build a better Manatee County.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🚨URGENT: Call your FL Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody TODAY and demand they protect Floridians’ healthcare.
June 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Discussion: What are you doing lately to help yourself cope and prepare for the the fight ahead?
June 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join us for an afternoon of issues-based discussion in a Town Hall with David Jolly. Seats are limited, register now at tinyurl.com/4d6zzy99
Former Congressman and MSNBC Commentator, David Jolly is coming to Bradenton to listen to our concerns and discuss how we combat the Republican agenda.
Town Hall With David Jolly · Manatee County Democratic Party
_Limited Space - Register Now._ ## You Speak / We Listen. Join us for a Town Hall featuring local leaders and special guest, former Congressman and MSNBC Contributor, David Jolly. Thousands of you ...
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April 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Manatee Democratic Club Meeting. 4/3 @ 11:30am, $18, Peridia Golf & CC. Message us for RSVP Info. An expert advocate will speak on the current state of reproductive rights & sexual health in FL, focusing on the bills this legislative session & how to support the reproductive freedom movement.
March 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Everyone is an "other" to someone else. What if we had a gov't working to help ALL rather than divide us into "others?" The MCDP fights for the American Dream for EVERYONE. Vote Dem in 2026.
March 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Kick 'em out in 26! Dems Organize for Change & give MAGA their walking papers midterms. 3/29, find out what we do & how you can help at EXPO 2025: Manatee Rising. Join other concerned Democrats by registering for this event SATURDAY 3/29 from 1:30 to 5PM at the MPAC. Sign up at mobilize.us/s/cusdmD
March 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
March 26, 2025, 2-3:30pm. Location: Bradenton Woman’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave W. Register for this event: www.mobilize.us/manateecount... More Info: ecomanatee.org
Manatee Democratic Environmental Caucus March Meeting · Manatee County Democratic Party
The guest speaker will be Mayor Gene Brown of Bradenton. Mayor Brown and his staff have agreed to come make a presentation and answer questions about the issues, progress and plans in Bradenton concer...
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March 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
PUBLIC FORUM ON BRADENTON'S WATER STATUS. Join the Manatee County Environmental Caucus on 3/26 for a Q&A with Mayor Gene Brown. Learn about water & sewer status & updates in The City of Bradenton. Hear the impact on our community & the progress, insights & future plans. Details in Comments ↓↓↓.
March 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Expo 2025 will be held 3/29 from 1:30 to 5pm @ the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205. Register mobilize.us/s/cusdmD
Expo 2025 - Manatee Rising: Democrats Gather for Change · Manatee County Democratic Party
The Expo is back & better than ever! The Manatee County Democratic Party (MCDP) invites you to Expo 2025: Manatee Rising, our kickoff event for the 2025-2026 election season, Saturday, March 29, from...
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March 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On 3/29, join the Manatee County Democratic Party for Expo 2025: Manatee Rising. Learn more about us, the work we do & how you can make a difference to help elect Democrats here at home. Join neighbors & like-minded people for educational breakout sessions. Free Event. Details in Comments↓↓↓
March 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our booth at the event will have voter registration and vote by mail information along with the Clean Water and Medicaid petitions for voters to sign. More Info: oscura.live/events/2025/...
Friendly City Pride Festival — Oscura
Fabulous Arts Foundation, Friendly City Foundation, & Oscura Presents: Friendly City Pride Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 2 PM to 7 PM. At@oscuralive in Downtown, Bradenton. Free event in partners...
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March 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Join the Manatee LBGTQ+ Caucus for “Friendly City Pride.” 3/23 from 2-7PM. Event features a lineup of artists, bands, performers, vendors, food trucks, speakers, & more to help spread love in our community! We will have a booth at the event, stop by and say hello! Details in Comments↓↓↓
March 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Welcome to the MCDP's Best of Substack Series where we share interesting reads from Substack that have local, state or national connections to the work we're doinng here in our community.
March 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
*Substack is a app & platform, similar to blogging that features writers on nearly any subject you can think of. In fact, some of the world's most celebrated writers and creators publish on Substack. Download the app, Go & Explore! but also read Sari's new article. substack.com/app?utm_sour...
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Discover exciting video, podcasts, and writing and engage with vibrant communities.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The Best of Substack Series: Meet local writer Sari Lindroos-Valimaki. Her latest offering When a Tattoo Becomes a Target: Why the Deportation of Venezuelan Men Should Outrage Us All. shorturl.at/jWKoz

MCDP Best of Substack Series shares pieces from Substack with local, state or national interest.
March 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Turn your Concerns into ACTION. The Manatee County Democratic Party's Expo 2025 will help you connect with like minded neighbors and learn how to work for change in the 2026 election. Register at www.mobilize.us/manateecount...
March 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
March Meeting Manatee LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus - Wed, 3/19 @ 6pm. Topic: Threats to the separation of church and state & the rise of Christian Nationalism & authoritarian rule. All Democrats are welcome. Location: Dem Party Headquarters, 435 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton.

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March 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🌟 Honoring Eleanor Roosevelt 🌟
A trailblazer for human rights, Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady. She championed civil rights, women's rights, and played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #EleanorRoosevelt
March 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
LWR Democratic Club Meeting. March 10, 6pm @ LWR Library. Meeting Details: tinyurl.com/4jth4yzm
Guest Speaker is Christine Meier a digital media design expert & MCDP 2nd Vice Chair for Comms. Discussion will center on social media and political outreach for the Manatee County Democratic Party.
March 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Read Senator Slotkin's entire response here: shorturl.at/mYEWw
March 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Many of us feel uncertain and fearful when faced with reckless and unlegislated slashes to the foundations of the American economy and our way of life. The Manatee Democratic Party works every day to keep the American Dream alive in Manatee County for all our neighbors.
March 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Most of us, D & R alike, have shared values that are bigger than any one party. We feel that prices are too high, and that our government needs to be more responsive to our needs. We also agree that, especially now, our elected officials are not listening.
March 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Elissa Slotkin says what we’re all thinking in a nicer way.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s remarks in response to the Address of the Joint Session last night speak for many of us, neighbors and friends, here in Manatee County. Most of us, D & R alike, have shared values that are bigger than any one party.
March 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Join Indivisible Manatee to protest Trump's & Musk's dangerous actions against us. Saturday, March 8 11AM - 1PM. Register: mobilize.us/s/KMHFjq

Meet @ University Parkway sidewalk in front of the Yard House at UTC Mall. Register for accurate headcount. Carpool with neighbors or friends.
March 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM