October Meeting
We meet on the First Thursday of each month at 6pm. We are currently conducting our meetings in person with a 1/2 hour social gathering time prior to the formal meeting.
Who to Vote for in November Election!
US Senate- Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, www.debbieforflorida.com
US House- US HD 15: Patricia Kemp, votepatkempforcongress.com
Florida House- HD 48: John Hill, johnhillforfl48.com
Florida House- HD 49: Ashley Herrman, facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562009715253
Florida House- HD 50: Bonnie Patterson James, votebonnieforflorida.com
FL HD 51: Octavio Hernandez, hernandez51.com
Polk County Supervisor of Elections- Lori Edwards, lori.poliengine.com
Polk County Commission- Kay Klymko, kayklymko.com
On the Amendments
Everything – NO, EXCEPT Amendments 3 & 4 – YES!
Our Mission
The Lake Ashton Democratic Club (LADC) of Polk County, Florida is an active political organization that serves as a common meeting ground for all Democrats. Dedicated to furthering the ideals of the Democratic Party, we also welcome non-party affiliated kindred spirits.
Snowflakes Are Back!
Get Involved with a great group of like minded individuals to help prepare for the 2023/2024 Elections. We meet every Tuesday evening at the HFC Community Ctr in the poker room from 6-8pm.
Snowflakes at Work!
This is important work that helps your fellow Democrats to be (re)Elected!
Our Democratic Way of Life Is At Risk!
If you want to save our Democracy, you have to VOTE!
If you want a say in what gets put into law – VOTE!
(You know what the Republicans stand for! If you want that, vote Republican)
That means vote in local and county elections. That means vote in State elections. That means vote in National elections.
That means vote in EVERY election!
DON’T LET DEMOCRACTY DIE FROM APATHY
80 MILLION REGISTERED VOTERS DON’T VOTE!
DON’T LET DEMOCRACY DIE FOR YOUR CHILDREN
Save yourself time and frustration… Vote by Mail!
Polk County Democrats Facebook Page
Upcoming Events
Lake Ashton Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
The Lake Ashton Democratic Club meets at the Lake Ashton HFC on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00pm. Please join us.
Pictures from our three Socials
Please Join Us for the Next Get-Together – TBD
LAKE ASHTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB PRESENTS
ISSUES WE CARE ABOUT
- Jobs and the Economy
- Taxes and the Budget
- Social Security * Medicare * Health Care
- Quality Education for Us and Our Grandchildren
- Environment/Climate Change
- Energy: Now and in the Future
- National Security and Immigration
- Income Inequality
- Women's Rights
- Voter's Rights
Please join fellow Democrats...
In helping the Polk County Democratic committee have sufficient money to do their JOB and turn Polk County Blue. How is that possible? After all, we are very busy and our time is worth a lot!
Simply sign up for a small monthly re-occurring donation. Polk County DEC supports ongoing monthly contributions automatically charged to your credit card. It’s simple and painless. For less than the price of lunch out, you can help support our candidates. Just go to Polk County Democrats/contribute!
Personal Opinions...
Renaming a state prison after Trump is more appropriate
This is the first time that
Republicans want to name Highway 27 after Trump!
Highway 27 divides our beautiful Florida almost in half, right down the middle. Is that why a Florida representative wants to name it Trump Highway? Because our former president was a great divider?
The Election That Could Break America
If the vote is close, Donald Trump could easily throw the election into chaos and subvert the result. Who will stop him?
Florida Supreme Court blocks DeSantis justice pick
The Florida Supreme Court blocked Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) pick to join the court and said he must select a new nominee because the woman he first chose to fill a vacancy is constitutionally ineligible to serve.
DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules
DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules
Orlando Sentinel Endorsement: Biden for president, because he can get us out of Trump’s mess
More than a year ago, the Orlando Sentinel published an editorial saying we wouldn’t endorse Donald Trump for re-election. We facetiously left the door open to changing our mind if, say, he cured cancer.