Duval County Democratic Black Caucus

Hello Friends,

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Duval County Democratic Black Caucus to pivot in organizing our meetings and events, moving from in-person gatherings at the Highlands Branch Library to all virtual meetings with ZOOM implementation. The DCDBC embraces these changes and believes in science in these uncertain times.
 
The DCDBC will take full advantage of this opportunity and believe in the Caucus's potential to expand our reach, engaging and empowering members, potential members, and constituents to connect and organize locally and abroad.

Democratically Yours,

James J. Morton
President DCDBC
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida (DBCF) Endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried for the Gubernatorial Democratic Primary, provided viable workshops and roundtables, and culminated its 39th Conference with an entertaining and enlightening Gala.

The annual three-day political and social event was held May 20 through 22, 2022, at the Rosen Centre on International Drive in Orlando, Florida.
Commissioner Nikki Fried Event
**This is not an endorsement. We are simply highlighting some of the events that our members that are running for office are doing.**
Tracie Davis Event
Kamren Stowers Events
We need you to know, out of 183,285 registered black voters in Duval County, 145,637 are black democrats, and the Caucus stands in the gap for each of you on many issues. You are an Automatic Member, but you must join with membership to be an intricate voting part of the Caucus.
** Below is simply a list of the Duval County Democratic Black Caucus members that are running for office.**
Primary and General Elections
2022 / 2023
OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION
WITH INCUMBENTS
Mayor
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Donna Deegan (MEMBER)
Sheriff
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Dr. Tony Cummings (MEMBER)
City Council District 7
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Kimberly Scott (MEMBER)
City Council District 9
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Kamren Stowers (MEMBER)
City Council District 9
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Stanley McAllister (MEMBER)
City Council District 10
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Celestine Mills (MEMBER)
City Council At large Group 2
Election Date
2023 Unitary Election Cycle (3/21/2023)
Joshua Hicks (MEMBER)
2022 General Election
United States Representative
Congressional District 5
LaShonda J. Holloway (MEMBER)
2022 General Election
State Senator
District 5
Representative Tracie Davis ( MEMBER)
State Representative
District 14
Mincy Pollock (MEMBER)
It's That Time Again...
The Duval County Chapter of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida is open to all registered Democrats in Florida who support the objectives of the State Caucus. Membership in this Caucus is available without regard to race, color, creed, age, gender, national origin, physical disability, or sexual orientation.
 
Renewing or Becoming a member lets you vote on action items, resolutions, and club elections. Your membership also allows you to run for club officer on the Local and State level.
 
Our work collaborates with other Democratic Clubs, Caucuses, the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee, and other appropriate political, social, civic, business, and professional organizations.
 
Our job is to maximize the Democratic voter turnout countywide and provide educational and informational meetings and events featuring Democratic candidates and experts on critical Democratic issues.
 
We are members of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida (DBCF). For more information on DBCF, go to the State Caucus website at: www.dbcflorida.org
 
In short, we need you. Your membership gives you a voice in shaping the landscape of Duval County and the caucuses’ future! 
 
Dues are just $63 for Adult Membership, $43 for Senior Membership, and $28 for Student Membership per year—you can pay by cash, check, or credit card at one of our meetings or events, or pay by credit card below. **Includes an online processing fee of $3; send a check or money order to P.O. Box below to avoid the expense. Want to make a one-time or monthly donation? Head here instead.
Election Dates
Primary Election: August 23, 2022
General: November 8, 2022
Deadline to Register to Vote
Primary Election: July 25, 2022
General Election: October 11, 2022
Early Voting
Primary Election: August 8, 2022 - August 21, 2022
General Election: October 24, 2022 - November 6, 2022
Vote-by-Mail Send Dates for Primary and General Elections
Primary Election
Military/Overseas: July 9, 2022
Domestic: July 14, 2022 - July 21, 2022
General Election
Military/Overseas: September 24, 2022
Domestic: September 29, 2022 - October 6, 2022
 
Deadline to Request a Ballot to be Mailed
Primary Election: August 13, 2022
General Election: October 29, 2022
THE WORK
What is phone banking? 
In the political and advocacy space, phone banking is a way to canvass voters and supporters over the phone. In other words, campaigns and organizations call voters and supporters to get out the vote, fundraise, or sway public opinion about a politician or issue. 
ACTIVE PHONE BANKS BELOW
Why is phone banking important? 
Phone banking is an additional tool that campaigns and advocacy groups can leverage to engage with their audience. When used in addition to other powerful outreach tools like peer-to-peer texting, phone banking enhances the quality of outreach to voters and supporters.
Also, phone banking provides a personal touch to the voter and supporter outreach. Speaking directly to a person and hearing a human voice can make contacts more inclined to converse and be more receptive to the volunteers' message. 

OUR VISION
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida believes that the future of our Caucus depends upon building political entitlements, making social adjustments, enforcing educational advancements, and demanding equitable business transactions. The Caucus is an integral part of the Florida Democratic Party’s infrastructure, which unites talent with the opportunity to facilitate voter turnout and identify qualified Black Democrats to run for office. The DBCF will continue in building through educational forums effecting Voter Registration Drives (EVRD), Get Out The Vote (GOTV), Voter Action Network (VAN), Vote By Mail (VBM).


OUR MISSION
In a continued effort the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida will work with leaders from around the State of Florida in its effort to establish County chapters in all 67 Florida counties. We will build up and reinforce the Florida Democratic Party by working diametrically with local and state Democratic leaders, Democratic Executive Committees, and local Democratic elected officials. We will encourage, engage, and educate to empower Black Democrats in the State of Florida. But, as the DBCF we will also support our constituency to become the next generation of leaders in the Florida Democratic Party and the national Democratic Committee, respectfully.
Address: PO Box 28177
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Phone: (904) 674-3867