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July 21st Heggestad for Congress newsletter
The Highest Office in America Isn’t the Presidency — It’s Being a United States Citizen
In this issue
Important voting information
Upcoming Events
Healthcare in America
How to help flip this seat!
Important Voting Information
Election Day
August 18, 2026
Early Voting
Duval - August 7 – August 16, 2026
St Johns - August 8 - August 15, 2026
Voter Registration and Party Change Deadline
July 20, 2026
Deadline to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot to be Mailed
August 6, 2026
Elections Information | Vicky Oakes | St. Johns
Duval County Elections, FL Official Website | Official Website
Upcoming Events
Beaches Democratic Club
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Time
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Location
Neptune Beach Senior Cente - Neptune Beach Senior Center, Forest Avenue, Neptune Beach, FL, USA
The Beaches Democratic Club invites primary election candidates to address its membership at the club’s general meeting on July 21 at the Neptune Beach Senior Center. As this is the final opportunity for candidates to speak before the upcoming primary elections, each candidate will be given approximately five minutes to present their message, followed by a brief question-and-answer session. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Phone Banking
Volunteer to Phone Bank! - Every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:00pm.
Hey there! 🌟 We’re building momentum for Mark Heggestad’s campaign for Congress in FL CD‑5, and your voice can make the difference. Join our volunteer phone‑banking team to connect with neighbors, share Mark’s vision for fairness, healthcare, and opportunity, and inspire others to be part of change.
Every call helps strengthen our community and bring new voices into the conversation. Whether you can give an hour or an evening, your time matters.
Be Heard • Shape Our Future • Make a Difference Sign up today and help us reach voters across Northeast Florida — together, we’ll make history one conversation at a time.
First Coast Connect
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Time
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location
Virtual Event
July 23rd LIVE 9 a.m., Rebroadcast 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. FM 89.9 IHeart Radio WJCT
First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, artists and people planning a variety of events across Northeast Florida, along with a roundtable of local media personalities and civic leaders each Friday. Mark will be interviewed in this program. Listen Online: First Coast Connect | WJCT News 89.9
Meet the Candidates - St John's County Democratic Black Caucus
Mon, Aug 3, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT
Meet House and Senate Candidates via Zoom!
St Johns Democratic Black Caucus
Time
Mon, Aug 3, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT
This is a ZOOM only Event!
We have invited all the House and Senate candidates to speak. These are the Candidates who answered YES!
Angie Nixon: US Senate
Mark Heggestad and Rachel Grage: Congressional District 5
Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera, Eric Yonce, and Robert Cooper: Congressional District 6
Art Stresing: Florida House District 19
Suzanna Pavelle: Florida House District 20
You will need to sign up for this meeting in advance. We are limited to 100 attendees, so sign up now! (We will send out a reminder closer to the event.)
Meanwhile, learn more about our candidates by checking out their websites, all linked to their names on the Candidate Info page.
A “Swiss Model but Better”: Affordable Universal Healthcare for America
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