Protect the Vote 🗳️- Action Alert, July 6, 2026

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Protect the Vote

Trying to nationalize elections. Mid-decade redistricting. Tightening voting restrictions. Eliminating mail-in voting. Questioning prior election results. Weakening election security. Trump and his GOP enablers are mounting a full-out attack on rules governing the 2026 midterms and future elections. Their goals are clear: to protect Republicans from losing control in November and sow doubt about the integrity of the election process when DEMS win. While the courts and Congress have stopped many of these efforts, Trump is not backing off --- he is threatening to hold up bipartisan legislation and the budget until the Senate passes the Save Act, widely described as the "most restrictive anti-voter bill" ever considered by lawmakers. Trump touted the bill in July 4th remarks and promised Republicans they would not lose an election for the next 100 years if they acceded to his demands.

The chief champion in the Senate for Trump's plan is FL Sen. Rick Scott. Scott is pushing to end the filibuster to enable passage of the Save Act, despite widespread opposition within his own party. Florida is one of a dozen states that have already enacted similar laws --- our law goes into effect in January 2027 --- restricting Floridians' right to vote. With the midterms looming, and the 2028 Presidential election soon to follow, we must fight back. Take action this week to protect the vote!

Let FL Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody know you expect them to protect voting rights and give a thumbs down to the SAVE Act. Reach their offices through the Capitol switchboard (202.224.3121) and use the script from 5 Calls.
Join Indivisible's Hands Off Our Vote 2026 voter protection initiative, a 50-state effort to counter election threats and ensure all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, and that those ballots get counted. Stay informed and be ready to take action!
Sign up to be a nonpartisan poll watcher here in Florida or --- if you are a lawyer --- a voting rights legal monitor using this form from Election Protection Florida with Common Cause.
Join BAM and a coalition of voting rights organizations July 17-19th for the Make Good Trouble Weekend of Action. Get more information and sign up for Teach! Reach! Preach! events using the link in the article below. Help call attention to the fight for voting rights and current threats to suffrage.

SWIFT Hosts US Senate Candidate Conversation

The Statewide Indivisible Florida Taskforce (SWIFT) will host “Making Life Better for Floridians: A Conversation About Issues and Solutions” with US Senate Candidate Angie Nixon on Wednesday, July 8, 7:00-8:30 PM via Zoom.Nixon and DEM primary opponent Alexander Vindman were invited to share their visions of representing our state in the US Senate with state Indivisible groups. Nixon accepted, and Vindman declined. This conversation will be moderated by Genesis Robinson, Executive Director, Equal Ground. Questions have been gathered from Indivisible members throughout the state. This is a chance for our movement to be in community together, have our questions answered, and make clear what Floridians need from their Senator in Washington DC. Sign up to receive the Zoom link.

Submit Your Questions for School Board Candidate Forum

Beaches Watch is hosting a candidate forum for the District 2 School Board candidates and is inviting voters to submit questions. Three candidates are vying to represent the Beaches and surrounding area on the board: Donovan Bradley, Terence Myers, and Donna Westrich. This critical nonpartisan race will appear on the August 18th primary ballot. Submit your questions by Friday, July 17th, to info@beacheswatch.com. Look for additional info on the date and location of the forum soon.

BAM Election Guide

Find out everything you need to know about the August 18th Florida Primary Election in BAM's online election guide! Learn about voting deadlines, who can vote for what, key races on the Beaches ballot, and steps you can take to be part of Indivisible's national Hands Off Our Vote election protection initiative.

The primary election is just 43 days away!

Good Trouble Lives On: Weekend of Action

With voting rights under attack, BAM is joining area Indivisible groups and voting rights organizations for this year's Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17-19th, commemorating the late Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis and his work. This year, national organizers have adopted the theme: "Teach! Reach! Preach!" and we're planning activities focused on each over the three-day weekend.

Friday, July 17, 6 p.m.- Join us for a community gathering at the IBEW Hall downtown with inspirational speakers, food, and music. We'll be contributing to this community potluck and collecting food donations for needy families. If you'd like to help with the potluck, email us. RSVP here to attend the event.
Saturday, July 18 - Be a part of voter outreach and education activities throughout Jax. Click here for a list. We'll be registering voters at the weekly protest at the Beaches Library and calling attention to threats to our voting rights. Join us!
Sunday, July 19th - Join us as we honor Florida's civil rights heroes who gave their lives for a better, more equitable future with a candlelight vigil at Memorial Park in Riverside at 7:45 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. The event will feature inspirational speakers from the faith community. LED candles provided. RSVP here.

Make plans to participate in this important weekend of action!

Fourth of July Protest at Beaches Library!

It was the perfect 4th of July protest Saturday at the Beaches Library --- Hot dogs! Music! Lots of red, white & blue! And best of all --- we registered a new voter! Congrats Logan --- can't think of a better way to celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA!! Thanks to Tim and Carole, and everyone who turned out, for making it a truly memorable morning. We'll be back next week. Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday!

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