Our traditional premier fundraising Gala is back. Experience the Manatee Dems BIG BLUE GALA; exciting, inspiring gala tradition at the Grove. Be inspired by our message of hope for the future.
Enjoy the evening’s cocktail hour, delicious dinner and inspiring soon to be announced speakers. Have fun with our exciting live and silent auctions, and the return of Janelle, the Gala Gal. We end the evening on a high note with a special performance by stars Leon Pitts and Ariel Blue.
SATURDAY MARCH 28: UTC & ROCKY BLUFF LOCATIONS. Show up and speak our against the growing authoritarian here in the US. As President Trump escalates his attempts to control us, it is on us, the people, to show that we will fight to protect one another and our country. If he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken. We are coming together again on March 28 because we know we can overcome this repression when we unite.
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SIGN MAKING PARTIES AT MANATEE DEMS HQ
The Manatee County Democratic Party (MCDP) invites you to Expo 2026: BIG BLUE TEAM, our kickoff event for the 22026 election season, Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton. Come to the Expo and learn.
Want to know how to advocate for issues important to you and help Dems win the 2026 midterm elections? The Expo will feature action-oriented sessions, opportunities to interact with social and activist clubs and caucuses and chat with MCDP leaders. The purpose of the Expo is to attract volunteers to help local Democrats turn Manatee blue. There is a place for everyone who is concerned about the Republican dominance in our local, state and national political system.
Topics for sessions include social media techniques; registering new voters; enrolling voters in the Vote-By-Mail program; information about phoning, texting and emailing potential voters; and what is required to be a candidate for local elected offices.
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Introducing Next Wave Manatee: a group created by and for Manatee County voters under 35. We’re done with the same old politics of previous generations. It’s time to come together—talk, organize, and push for the issues that matter to our generation. Meet candidates, learn about local, state, and national policy, and help make Manatee a better place to live, work, and play.
On January 13, 2026, the MCDEC steering committee approved the creation of a Young Voter Engagement Committee, to be headed by Ocean Fitts, and Next Wave Manatee was born.
"It is important that our younger voters have their own space to explore the issues facing Manatee County, meet candidates and find other like-minded voters." says Christine Kennedy Meier, MCDP Chair. "When I met Ocean, I just knew we'd found the right person to launch this new initiative"
Ocean Fitts, Committee Chair, is assembling a leadership team and planning the first Next Wave Manatee event.
Click the link below to get on the list for early access or to join the leadership team.
Locally raised donations stay here in our community. Our important work securing democracy at the local level takes resources. The Manatee Democratic Party relies donations from neighbors like you to help fight voter suppression & spread the word about issues.
Join the the BIG BLUE TEAM. The Manatee County Democratic Party is ready for the fight for Manatee's Future in the 2026 mid-term elections. We're lining up candidates on the ballot, organizing our outreach teams and working to register new voters. Want to be part of building a history making team? Sign up today.
Turn your anger into action. As the 2026 election approaches, we will have opportunities for you to roll-up your sleeves and help take our county, state & country back.
Do you have a special interest or want to get together with other Democrats that live nearby? The MCDP has 12 different groups for you to explore.