SemDems Events and Activities

Florida’s vote-by-mail rules have changed—and many Seminole County Democrats are no longer signed up to get a mail ballot in 2026. These are some of our most reliable voters—and unless we reach them, many could be left behind. Your quick, helpful conversations will make a real difference. You can make calls whenever it works for you–anytime between 9am-8pm on Mon-Sat, and 11am-7pm on Sun! Sign up to be sent all the details and begin making your calls. Training and support provided.

Seminole County Democrats need YOU to help us get out the vote for our August 18th primary elections.  On Saturday, May 23rd, we will be launching an important door-to-door canvass of registered Democrats in Oviedo at Oviedo on the Park. Our school board candidates, in particular, will need all the help they can get this year, and it's up to our voters to show up for them in August. That's where YOU come in! Canvassing is one of the most effective ways you, as an individual, can inform and turn out voters, especially in tight elections.  First time canvassing? No problem. You will be paired with an experienced canvasser for training. Prefer not to walk? Don't worry! Drivers are also needed to transport canvassers over longer distances when necessary. Be sure to wear your best walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated!

Seminole County is ready to resist! Join the Resistance Volunteers to help organize peaceful protests in Seminole County. To participate in committee meetings, you must be willing to volunteer at events or behind the scenes. (This is more than just attending.) We need volunteers for: Security (Resistance Rangers) - Greeters - Medics - Water - Sign distributors - Clean up - Communications - Photographers - Sign making events Please note: For security, everyone on the call will be required to turn on their cameras and introduce themselves. Anyone who does not clearly identify themselves will be removed from the call. If you are outside Seminole County you must be invited to attend. If you have questions, contact nick.democracy@gmail.com

Join your local Seminole County Democrats once a month in Winter Springs for Bingo Night! We'll meet every 4th Monday (beginning on 3/23) for Bingo at Lei Kava in Winter Springs starting at 8:30pm. Enjoy some hand-crafted, non-alcoholic drinks, meet great people, and test your luck! Winners of each round will win 1-2 house drinks. If you've been thinking of getting involved with the SemDems, this is a great way to to get plugged in and get to know some of our volunteers. We hope to see you there!

All registered Dems are invited to participate in our Central Seminole Democrats Meeting! Primarily focusing on the neighborhoods that make up the Casselberry & Winter Springs area, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded Democrats in a safe environment, where we encourage you to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions on our local community and the issues that affect you the most. Each meeting will allow for group discussion, and we will occasionally invite a guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.

Join the monthly meeting of the SemDems Environmental Advocates to discuss the latest environmental topics affecting Seminole County. We discuss eco-action, environmental education, and advocating for sustainable environmental policy that will benefit the people of Seminole County! We welcome everyone that is interested in protecting and conserving our environment, regardless of your political beliefs. It is in our nature to protect our nature. We meet virtually on a monthly basis, so please sign up to get the Zoom link.

Meet with like-minded small business owners over a delicious craft beer at Hourglass Brewing in Longwood! We'll meet on the last Thursday of each month to network and support each other and our unique challenges and opportunities as small business owners in Seminole County. Aspiring and retired entrepreneurs are welcome, too! Our shared values and wisdom can help us all grow as professionals as well as individuals. This is a casual meet up that will end whenever everyone decides! Hourglass Brewing is a very accessible business with lots of space and a very chill atmosphere. It's family-friendly with some fun features kids love, such as pinball machines and more. Although Hourglass doesn't serve food, they do allow outside food to be brought in. Papa Bee's and Tainos are in their plaza and have really good food!

Join us for a time of reflection and freewriting—no writing experience or talent necessary! We will lead a virtual writing circle for those who are concerned about the state of their country and could use some time to express those feelings with likeminded folks. This event will begin with individual check-ins, when attendees will let the group know how they’re doing. Then we’ll proceed to a silent writing time based on reflective prompts. After that, everyone will be invited (but not required) to share their writing with the group. This event is meant to help attendees process emotions that are hard to handle, experience the bonds of community, and move forward with a focus on what they are creating in the world. We hope you can join us as we write our way towards hope. For this event, we ask that all participants be willing to show themselves on camera for security reasons

Join the Seminole County DEC for our Weekend of Action Phonebank!  Call Democrats in HD-36 Help voters re-enroll in Vote-by-mail Build local Democratic power in our community We'll be using the Scale to Win Dialer so your personal phone number will not be shown and you can make calls with your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. Whether you’re a seasoned phonebanker or brand-new, we’ve got you covered. Our team will provide training at the start of the session and stay on deck to support you throughout.

Seminole County Democrats need YOU to help us get out the vote for our August 18th primary elections.  On Sunday, May 31st, we will be launching an important door-to-door canvass of registered Democrats in Altamonte Springs at the Bahamma Breeze parking lot in the Altamonte Mall. Our schoolboard candidates, in particular, will need all the help they can get this year, and it's up to our voters to show up for them in August. That's where YOU come in! Canvassing is one of the most effective ways you, as an individual, can inform and turn out voters, especially in tight elections.  First time canvassing? No problem. You will be paired with an experienced canvasser for training. Prefer not to walk? Don't worry! Drivers are also needed to help transport canvassers between longer distances, where necessary. Be sure to wear your best walking shoes, warm weather clothes, and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated!

Join the SemDems Events Committee! Help plan & execute upcoming SemDems events and community outreach events. Where should the SemDems be visible? Be a part of the movement, make your voice heard, and let's get out there! We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 8pm-9pm.

Phone bank with other SemDems. Who can make the most connections with fellow voters? Despite the rise of robocalls and general public skepticism toward unsolicited calls, live volunteer-run phone banking remains an effective tool because it offers a personal, human-to-human connection that digital methods lack. Studies have shown that personalized volunteer calls can boost vote turnout.

The SemDems need volunteers to help us at our information and voter registration booth at the Oviedo Farmer's Market on the first Saturday of each month. We'll be there providing voter information, registering voters, updating vote-by-mail requests, getting candidate petitions signed, and encouraging people to get involved with the SemDems. The event is from 9am-2pm, but we'll need a little time before and after the event to set up and take down our booth. There are 2 shifts available to make sure we cover the entire event. Feel free to sign up for more than one shift, though! Please wear a SemDems shirt or blue and bring water/snacks as needed. If you don’t have a SemDems shirt and would like one for the event, visit the SemDems office during office hours and purchase one using the QR code. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, jackets, and whatever else you need to be comfortable for your shift(s). We'll have everything else you need including chairs. If you've not yet been through our voter registration training and you'd like to, please contact Cathy McCook at cathym.semdems@gmail.com. This is not required to volunteer to table with us, but is helpful. We count on our amazing volunteers to help us get out into the community and have the one-on-one conversations that we know make a difference. Thank so much for helping us turn Seminole County blue!

Come get to know your neighbors in Northwest Seminole County. This get-together is a great way to meet other like-minded folks that live in your area. Share what’s on your mind and find out what others are thinking.   You might be surprised at how many people are ready to do something this election year to help make a difference.   Meetings allow for group discussions of timely topics and we sometimes invite a guest speaker to attend.   This month, we have two speakers scheduled. They are: Bale Dalton, congressional candidate for Florida’s 7th District and Andrew Lisa, Chair of the Seminole Democratic Party

Do you enjoy helping people have a good time? We need hospitality volunteers for the SemDems general meetings. We need assistance setting up refreshments and greeting people at the check-in table at the front Lobby. If you are good at meeting and greeting, this is your volunteer location. We start setup at 6 pm and clean up after the meeting is over. Thanks for your help.

Find out what is new and exciting with the SemDems! Join us at the Eastmonte Park Community Center for our next General Meeting (830 Magnolia Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701). We socialize at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7. Are you ready to #BetheChange? Our General Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month and open to the public. If you have been looking for "your people" here in Seminole county, you have found us! Come see how you can get involved and stay in-the-know with local, state, and federal races and happenings and make an IMMEDIATE impact on our community.

Please join the Young Democrats of Seminole County for our monthly general membership meetings! Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/azk-gkuq-sdi

PC Organizer Training is designed for both newly elected and existing PC Captains. This is only for Seminole County Democratic Precinct Captains. If you would like to be a precinct captain, fill out this application. https://form.jotform.com/250016464253045 We will review: the responsibilities of a precinct organizer, how to use available resources, how to motivate our base, and more. This is your start-up guide to being a successful precinct organizer.

Learn to Phone Bank with style. It's easy, it's fun, and you can call from home to engage voters. Sign up to learn how to get started, and some important tips and tricks. This will be a virtual training. Despite the rise of robocalls and general public skepticism toward unsolicited calls, live, volunteer-run phone banking remains an effective tool because it offers a personal, human-to-human connection that digital methods often lack. Studies have shown that personalized volunteer calls can boost voter turnout. This will be a virtual training. We will send you the link after you have been verified.

Join the SemDems Diversity & Inclusion Committee for our monthly meeting (3rd Thursday of Every Month) as we come together to build a more inclusive, representative, and engaged community. This meeting is a space to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives that uplift diverse voices and strengthen our collective impact. Join us in person or online—whether you’re a longtime member or joining for the first time, all are welcome. Come learn what we’re working on, contribute your perspective, and help shape the work ahead. In-Person Location: SemDems Office 250 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 114 Longwood, FL We look forward to seeing you there!