🚨 Follow Friday 🚨
Our #SunshineSlate☀️is ready to flip Florida blue from the ground up. This #FollowFriday we’re highlighting some of our candidates for State House (Districts 1-40). Follow them today to keep up with their campaigns! 👇👇👇
🧵Florida Democrats are organizing year-round. Join us for a Day of Action this weekend with events across the state to register voters and protect reproductive rights.
Check out events happening near you >>
CHARLOTTE: Join Charlotte County Democrats on Saturday Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to march along the along Tamiami Trail for women’s rights. mobilize.us/floridadems/ev…
LAKE: On Sunday, Jan. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake County Democrats will rally for reproductive rights and canvass. mobilize.us/floridadems/ev…
In fact according to Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley, he has heard of NO supervisors of elections from any of Florida’s 67 counties who are in support of this bill. 🤔 3/n
It is clear that @GovRonDeSantis' whole vaccine rollout has been corrupt and marred by political favoritism.
But just how bad is it really? Well ...🧵1/n
When questioned recently about vaccine favoritism for wealthy donors in Manatee County, @GovRonDeSantis threatened to take away vaccine distribution in the county. 2/n
.@GovRonDeSantis has ignored advice from top medical professionals and touted the lack of a vaccination plan as a plus. Then he tried to hide public information on COVID-19 that showed case numbers spiking. 3/n
To those who are protesting for racial justice, we see you and we stand with you. #BlackLivesMatter
See our helpful protest guide on how to stay safe 👇 (THREAD) 1/4
2) What to wear/bring to a protest
👓 Safety goggles and tear gas neutralizer
💧Water, stay hydrated
⛑️Hair ties and a safety helmet
⚕️ First aid kid
🦾 Write your emergency contact on your arm
3) DONT:
➡️ Wear contact lenses, it traps tear gas and cna cause permanent damage
➡️ Weapons
➡️ Jewelry or anything that can be easily caught or grabbed
➡️Don't forget to eat and stay hydrated!
Voter Info Update 👇
Voters who are concerned about voting at the polls can pick up a vote-by-mail ballot at their county Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office. 1/5
A voter can designate someone to pick up their ballot by completing Form DS-DE 37 (English PDF/ Español PDF) before Election Day or DS-DE 136 (English PDF/ Español PDF) on Election Day. 2/5
If there is an Election Day request, the voter must affirm that an emergency exists that keeps that voter from being able to vote at his or her assigned polling place.
There is no definition of "emergency" is it relates to this requirement so it's a case to case basis. 3/5