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Healthcare plan + July 14 town hall in this week’s update
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Vote by Mail information
Mark's Town Hall - John Rutherford has not had a town hall in years. Mark’s is in 4 days!
Meet Mark this weekend - two events
Read "A Swiss Model, but Better" - proposal for a healthcare system that lays out a practical, affordable path to universal coverage.
Volunteer Phone banking – sign up today
Look for your mail in ballot soon!
Mail‑in ballots in CD-5 are mailed out on two different schedules depending on the voter type. For the 2026 election cycle
Primary Election – August 18, 2026
UOCAVA mailing (military/overseas): Ballots began mailing July 4, 2026
Domestic mailing window : Ballots begin mailing July 9–16, 2026
Deadline to request a mail ballot: August 6, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Town Hall
Join Us for a Virtual Town Hall!
Tuesday, July 14 • 8:00 PM • Zoom
Friend and Neighbors are invited to join Mark Heggestad for a conversation about the issues shaping our future — from healthcare and education to jobs and fairness in our communities. This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and help shape the direction of our campaign.
Free to attend for Guests – Contributions Suggested
Hosts $100
Young Dems $20.26
Be Heard • Shape Our Future • Make a Difference
Let’s come together to talk about what matters most to Northeast Florida. RSVP today to receive the Zoom link and join the discussion!
Community Conversation with Demetris Harrison and Mark Heggestad
Time
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location
University Park Branch Public Library - Community Room A - University Park Branch Library, University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Jax Night Market
Time
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Location
25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084 - 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
Come Join us! Check out St Augustine, enjoy some Street Food, Local Vendors, At and Music.
"A Swiss Model, but Better"
Read Mark’s proposal for a healthcare system that lays out a practical, affordable path to universal coverage in the United States, built on portability, transparency, and modern preventive care. This article bre
aks down how a “Swiss model but better” could deliver lower costs, stronger privacy protections, and a system that finally puts families—not employers or insurers—at the center of American healthcare.
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