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Only 43 days until the primary! In this issue, get ready to vote in the August 18 Primary, learn how to make a small but meaningful impact from home through phone banking, and find upcoming chances to meet Mark in person.
Be sure to read through to the end for Mark’s healthcare vision: a “Swiss Model but Better” plan to make universal coverage affordable, protect privacy, reduce costs, and strengthen innovation for American families.
Make Your Voice Count in the August 18 Primary
The August 18, 2026 Primary Election is an important chance for voters in Duval and St. Johns counties to help shape the future of their communities. Whether you plan to vote early, by mail, or on Election Day, now is the time to check your registration, review your sample ballot, and make a plan.
Key deadlines are coming up soon, including voter registration and party affiliation updates by July 20, vote-by-mail requests by August 6, and early voting beginning August 7 in Duval County and August 8 in St. Johns County.
Don’t wait—visit your county Supervisor of Elections website today to confirm your polling place, explore your ballot, and get ready to vote.
Duval County Elections, FL Official Website | Official Website
Elections Information | Vicky Oakes | St. Johns
Voluteer Phone Banking begins this week!
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.
Meet and greets this week!
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, Art and Music.
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 - University Park Branch Library, University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL, USA
This is your chance to share your concerns, ideas, and priorities for District 1 and FL CD-5. Whether it’s housing, public safety, roads, city services, blight, youth opportunities, or quality of life, your voice matters.
Heggestad For Congress - Virtual Town Hall
Time Tuesday, Jul 14, 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Location Virtual Zoom
What a vote for Mark gets you... A “Swiss Model but Better”: Affordable Universal Healthcare for America
This article breaks down why nearly every major nation competing in the World Cup guarantees universal healthcare—and why America can adopt a “Swiss model but better” to finally make coverage affordable for every family. Read Mark’s vision to provide affordable healthcare for all Americans and discover how we can protect privacy, cut costs, and boost innovation all at once.