OUR SUMMER-FALL ZOOM EVENT SERIES
FOR 2026
Election 2026 is upon us.
We are continuing our program of events this summer and early fall with a series of five virtual events (hosted on Zoom as usual) under the title of "America at the Crossroads. Decisions that Will Define Generations".
We are covering:
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Our local elections with a focus on the Sarasota County School Board races in Districts 1, 4 &5
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The Florida campaigns for governor and other key state offices
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The Florida campaigns in flippable US House districts (yes, there will be some) and for the US Senate
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The continued need to resist most forcefully Trump's push toward authoritarian rule​​​
NEXT ZOOM EVENTS
Tuesday, September 15th | 4:30-6:00 P.M. (EDT)
In order of appearance:
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David Jolly & Gwen Graham, nominees for Florida Governor & Lt. Governor respectively
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Leela Gray, nominee for US House FL District 13
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Angie Nixon, nominee for US Senate
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Kelly Kirschner, nominee for US House FL District 16
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Matthew Montavon, nominee for US House FL District 17
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José Javier Rodríguez, nominee for Florida Attorney General
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During this Zoom event, the fourth in our Summer-Fall ’26 series, with Steve Bousquet as moderator, the nominees will introduce themselves, and let you know (1) how they will win on November 3 and (2) what they intend to achieve when in office.
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To attend, please use the button below to register. When you do, the club will send you a confirmation by email that has the access code you will need to join the event on September 15th. So be sure to save that email.
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We look forward to seeing you at this important event.
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And be sure to forward this email to friends, neighbors and family who may also be interested in attending. All are welcome.
NEXT ZOOM EVENTS
Tuesday, October 6th | 5:00-6:00 P.M. (EDT)
“Ensuring a Safe & Fair Election”
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Ambassador (ret.) Norm Eisen (Co-founder & Board Member, Democracy Defenders Fund)
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Ben Wikler (Former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin & Author)
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Nadav Noti & Catherine Kelly (Campaign Legal Center)
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Interviewed by Sheila Markin Nielsen (The Markin Report, The Zoom Where It Happens)