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The Morning After đź’™- Action Alert, August 24, 2026

“They represent Florida. This is an exciting ticket because it represents our entire state. No matter who you are and no matter what you believed at one point on this and that, we’ve got big issues we gotta fight back on, and they have big ideas to bring to the table, and that's exciting.”

U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and FL gubernatorial candidate David Jolly.


A Big Night and An Even Better Morning After!

There was a lot to celebrate as votes in the FL Primary Election were counted last Tuesday night. Defying pundits and shocking party insiders, Jacksonville state legislator Angie Nixon, an avowed progressive who recently aligned with the Democratic Socialists, won the primary for the U.S. Senate and will face GOP incumbent Ashley Moody in the November general election. Locally, Democrat Moné Holder bested two opponents and flipped a seat in a special election to fill the Jax City Council At-Large, Group 1 seat. Rachel Grage secured a primary victory with 65 percent of the vote, getting the chance to unseat GOP incumbent John Rutherford in Congressional District 5 in the general election. And teacher Donna Westrich forced a well-funded, GOP-backed contender for Seat 2 representing the Beach into a runoff that could finally break the Moms for Liberty stranglehold on the School Board. 


Statewide, gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, prevailed against five opponents in the DEM primary and will face Byron Donalds, the Trump-anointed GOP candidate in November. His win, coupled with Nixon's victory, results in a DEM ticket for the general election that "showcases and resembles our big tent as Florida Democrats," offering an opportunity to broaden the base on both the left and the right.


Time to get involved!  Volunteer and donate to candidates. Put up a yard sign. Canvass, phone bank, postcard and text to get out the vote. Talk to your family, friends and neighbors about how our candidates are addressing the issues they care about. We have 71 days to make it happen!


How the Beaches Voted

The Beaches claimed the precinct with the highest voter turnout in the county! Thirty-eight percent of voters (38%) residing in Atlantic Beach Precinct 1307 - Adele Grage voted in the primary, compared to 23.3% of voters countywide. More than 11,000 voters across the three Beach communities cast ballots on Tuesday --- a 26.9% turnout. A reminder that GOP voters outnumber DEM voters at the Beach by nearly 2-to-1 (sigh).

  • In the U.S. Senate race, Angie Nixon took nine of 10 Beach precincts, winning just under 60% of the vote. Countywide, Nixon secured 80% of the votes in the primary.

  • Rachel Grage and David Jolly, DEM candidates for U.S. House District 5 and FL Governor, swept the Beaches, winning all of the precincts.

  • In the School Board Seat 2 race, Donna Westrich garnered the most votes in the seven northern Beach precincts, while Donovan Bradley prevailed in the three southern precincts.

  • No surprises on the GOP side --- Byron Donalds, Ashley Moody and John Rutherford carried all the Beach precincts in the gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and House District 5 primaries.

  • GOP dominance at the Beach also enabled Republican Deborah Wesley to outpace Democrat MonĂ© Holder in eight of 10 precincts. Holder dominated in other areas of the city, allowing her to flip the City Council At-Large, Group 1 seat in the special election.


What's Ahead

In addition to races for U.S. Senate, FL Governor, Chief Financial Officer, and Ag Commissioner, voters at the Beach will find the following on their ballots in November:

Stay tuned for an updated BAM online Election Guide with all the information you need to be an informed voter on November 3rd! In the meantime, get involved. We need to get out the vote and turn the tide statewide and locally!


Learn About the Micah Project on Wednesday

Join us on Wednesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. to learn more about the NEF Micah Project, an interfaith initiative working to support social justice and to fight against unjust immigration policies.  The group has been active in organizing protests at the Baker County Detention Center, and providing support to families impacted by the administration's inhumane immigration and deportation policies. The meeting will be held at the IBEW Hall, 966 Liberty Street in downtown Jax. The event is hosted by the Democratic Women's Information Network (DWIN), Indivisible Jax Riverside, and BAM.



 

SWIFT Call Focuses on Amendment 3 and its Impact

Join groups from around Florida on Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. for the monthly Statewide Indivisible Florida Task Force (SWIFT) call as we take a deep dive into Amendment 3, a ballot initiative proposing major changes to Florida’s property tax system that would significantly cut revenue local governments use to provide essential community services. We’ll break down what the amendment actually does, separate the facts from the political messaging, discuss who may benefit and who may be affected, and explore what could be at stake for Florida communities. RSVP to get the ZOOM link for the call.



Legislative Report Card, Housing Rights & More

  • Grades Are In: Progress Florida and Florida Watch just released their 2026 report card on Florida legislators, and Beach lawmakers Sen. Clay Yarborough and Rep. Kiyan Michael, along with the other GOP members of the Duval Delegation, earned red F's for the session. Notably, Jax Rep. Angie Nixon received a perfect score, while fellow DEM Sen. Tracie Davis received an A. The groups scored each Florida state legislator and gave them a percentage score and a letter grade from A-F based on their votes across a wide spectrum of issues, including affordability and the economy, voting rights, healthcare and reproductive freedom, civil rights, education, climate change, protecting public lands, immigration, and more. 

  • Housing Bill of Rights: The Interrupting Redline Coalition (IRC) is working to pass an updated version of the Neighborhood Bill of Rights (NBOR) in collaboration with Jax City Council Member Rahman Johnson. The current NBOR is 30 years old and has never been codified. Interested in helping to protect neighborhood rights? The IRC meets next on September 24th (the fourth Thursday of every month) via ZOOM at 5:30 p.m. Contact Bobbie O'Connor to get involved!

  • Hands Off Our Vote: With Trump's threats to election integrity growing daily, preparing for the November midterms is critical. Florida For All is responding by organizing four regional Hands Off Our Vote Convenings, including one for North Florida in Jacksonville on September 3rd. The meeting will focus on capacity building to ensure a coordinated response if a crisis occurs. Participation is limited to 50. Find out more and RSVP to attend here.


Thank You for Supporting BAM!

Thanks to everyone who helped BAM take advantage of Indivisible's match program by renewing your dues or making a donation during August through ActBlue. We met the threshold for the match by national Indivisible and more! BAM uses these funds to support our advocacy activities, voter engagement, and infrastructure. We are grateful for your support as we head into the midterms and get ready for 2028!


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