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Headquarters of the Alachua County Democratic Party and the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee (ACDEC)
Phone: (352)373-1730
Office Hours: M-F 12-3

We are just days away from early voting starting and have just under 3 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before ...
10/15/2026

We are just days away from early voting starting and have just under 3 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before November 3.

One of our Democratic candidates, Jason Bellamy-Fults will be on your ballot. Jason is running for election to the Florida Senate, District 6. Read more and support: https://www.takingbackflorida.org/

10/14/2026

GATORS! 🐊 Angie Nixon and Bernie Sanders are on their way to the swamp ‼️

Join UF College Democrats for an unforgettable moment on Sunday, October 18th at the University Auditorium at the University of Florida!

Doors open at 10:30am and programming begins at 12pm. This event is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. RSVPs are highly encouraged, but not required for entry.

We cannot wait to see you there!

We are 1 week away from early voting and have 3 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before November 3.One of our D...
10/13/2026

We are 1 week away from early voting and have 3 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before November 3.

One of our Democratic candidates, Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson, will be on your ballot. Malwitz-Jipson is running for Florida House District 10 against a Neo-Nazi & white supremacist. Read more and support: merrillee.com

In June and August, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds submitted amendments to his financial disclosure forms. In doing so, he admi...
10/12/2026

In June and August, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds submitted amendments to his financial disclosure forms. In doing so, he admitted that he has repeatedly failed to disclose the following:

His family’s home mortgage, valued “between $500,000 and $1 million” in 2024.
His and his children’s student loans, valued between $250,000-$500,000 in 2024.
His wife’s 401(k) open-end mutual fund, valued between $100,000-$250,000 in 2024.

And this is not the first time.

Back in 2024, Donalds was reported to the Office of Congressional ethics for allegedly failing to disclose 108 stock trades he and his wife made between 2022-2023.

The value of those stock trades? $1.6 million.

Donalds has also reportedly been in hot water with the FEC. The commission dinged Donalds in 2025 for running two simultaneous campaigns - one for re-election to his U.S. House seat and the other for Florida governor.

Donalds has yet to refund the contributions he made to his house re-election bid, and only formally halted his House campaign on August 6th.

Florida needs a governor who understands the economic needs of everyone in the state. Someone who will not use the position to enrich himself or his family, but rather make life better for all. A candidate who will work to lower grocery prices, utility bills, and fuel costs.

David Jolly is that candidate. A vote for Jolly is a vote for a better Florida.

Early voting starts on October 19th. For more information on how, where, and when to vote, visit votealachua.gov.

SOURCES:
https://www.floridabulldog.org/2026/10/u-s-rep-donalds-significantly-inaccurate-financial-disclosure-forms-entire-time-in-congress/

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indige...
10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. We encourage everyone to take time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the Indigenous communities whose histories and contributions continue to shape our nation 💙

Check out some of the great events we have going on this week! Hope to see you there. Visit our Solidarity Tech at https...
10/11/2026

Check out some of the great events we have going on this week! Hope to see you there. Visit our Solidarity Tech at https://alachua-dec.solidarity.tech/ for more information 💙

We are nearly 1 week away from early voting and have just under 4 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before Novem...
10/10/2026

We are nearly 1 week away from early voting and have just under 4 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before November 3.

One of our Democratic candidates, Amy Trask, will be on your ballot. Amy Trask is running for election to the Florida House, District 22. Read more and support: https://amytraskforflorida.com/

A Florida appeals court has ruled that Gainesville cannot dissolve the state-created GRU Authority.On October 7, the Fir...
10/09/2026

A Florida appeals court has ruled that Gainesville cannot dissolve the state-created GRU Authority.

On October 7, the First District Court of Appeal determined that the city cannot use a local charter amendment to override a state law. The decision keeps the governor-appointed Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority in control of the city's utility system rather than returning oversight to elected city commissioners.

Gainesville voters have twice supported returning GRU to local control. In November 2024, approximately 73% of voters approved dissolving the GRU Authority, followed by 75% in November 2025. Both referendums sought to restore oversight to the Gainesville City Commission. Despite these results, the appeals court ruled that local voters cannot overturn the authority established by the Florida Legislature through a conflicting charter amendment.

The decision limits Gainesville's ability to govern its own public utility. Florida's home rule powers allow cities to make decisions about local matters, subject to state law. The ruling undermines local control by preventing Gainesville residents from deciding who oversees GRU. The governor-appointed authority will remain in charge for now, although the city can still pursue further legal action.

Join the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida — Alachua Chapter for a night of food, music, and dancing at La Cocina de...
10/08/2026

Join the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida — Alachua Chapter for a night of food, music, and dancing at La Cocina de Abuela.

Your $25 ticket gets you in the door with a drink on us and appetizers all evening. Come with friends, come ready to dance, come hungry.

To buy tickets and learn more: https://dhcf-alachua.solidarity.tech/2026-fiesta-fundraiser

We are 2 weeks away from early voting and have just under 4 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before November 3....
10/08/2026

We are 2 weeks away from early voting and have just under 4 weeks until Election Day! Be sure to vote before November 3.

One of our Democratic candidates, Ken Cornell, will be on your ballot. Ken Cornell is running for re-election to the Alachua County Commission, District 4. Read more and support: https://cornell2026.com/

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901 NW 8th Avenue, Suite A-3
Gainesville, FL
32601

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Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm

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