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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Okaloosa to host first Women's March event to rally for abortion rights Saturday

By Jennie McKeon

WUWF - October 1, 2021

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LETTER: Special election for tourism tax done well

By Kathryn White

NWF Daily News - October 5, 2021

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Okaloosa’s Sylvania Heights Seeks Environmental Justice

By Jennie McKeon

WUWF - September 28, 2021

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'A lost neighborhood': Residents seek action on decades of flooding in Sylvania Heights

By Sierra Rains

NWF Daily News - August 25, 2021

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Where's Matt Gaetz? Not in his district; 'He's everywhere but here'

By Tom McLaughlin

NWFL Daily News, August 12, 2021 (E-edition subscriber content)

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Ballot amendments reflect the will of the people | Guestview

By Tracey Tapp

NWF Daily News, August 12, 2021

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LETTER: Get over election and on with life

By Timothy Collins

NWF Daily News - May 27, 2021

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GUEST OPINION: The Panhandle deserves better

By Lil Eubanks, Chair Escambia County Democratic Party; Matt Becker, Chair Santa Rosa County Democratic Party; and Tracey Tapp, Chair Okaloosa County Democratic Party

NWF Daily News - February 8, 2021

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'I feel like I can breathe again' - Local Democrats celebrate President Joe Biden

By Tom McLaughlin

NWF Daily News - January 20, 2021

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Local Democrats Hopeful About Biden’s Inauguration, Presidency

By Sandra Averhart

WUWF - January 19, 2021

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NEWSLETTERS

September

2021

Democrats are making a positive difference in Okaloosa County

Working to Protect Children, Teachers and School Staff from COVID

Addressing Stormwater and Pollution Issues

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August

2021

Panhandle Organizations Take A Stand Against Voter Suppression

Come make your voice heard!

Order your Okaloosa Blue In ’22 T-Shirt today!

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July

2021

We’re Building the Infrastructure needed to WIN!

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June

2021

A Letter From Okaloosa Dems Chair Tracey Tapp

School Staff from COVID

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May

2021

Neglected Gap Creek Watershed is a Source of Flooding and Pollution

Black Caucus takes the Lead at May Day Voter Registration

Environmental Caucus Creates "Environmental Grove"

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April

2021

Panhandle Democrats Attend Matt Gaetz Speech in Niceville

Gaetz is under investigation

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February

2021

Okaloosa Democrats Endorse Two Candidates for Fort Walton Beach City Council

Meet Sonya Vazquez and Debra “Debi” Riley!

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January

2021

The Future Looks Bright. Join Us!

Move Over 2020, 2021 is Here!!

#1 county in Florida for shifting the vote margin from red to blue

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November

2020

Okaloosa is #1 in the State for Shifting Vote Margins

Georgia on My Mind

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October

2020

Ridin’ With Biden Car Caravan

Our Billboards Are Up!

Come Get A Yard Sign

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 NEWS RELEASES 

August 15, 2018

Ready, Willing and Able!

The Okaloosa County Democratic Party is proud to be supporting two strong women candidates for State office.

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August 1, 2018

Blue Wave for 2018?

More Northwest Florida Democrats running for office than ever before!

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July 6, 2018

Local Democrats Go Green!

Okaloosa Democrats form Environmental Committee

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June 13, 2018

New HQ for Local Democrats

Okaloosa Democrats Announce Grand Opening of New Headquarters in Shalimar.

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June 10, 2018

Local Democrats Host CFO Candidate!

Okaloosa Democratic Party hosts candidate running for Florida Chief Financial Officer

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May 20, 2018

Fun in the Sun

Local Democratic Party Holds First Annual "Picnic in the Park"

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April 30, 2018

2018 Democratic Picnic in the Park

Okaloosa Democratic Party hosts event at Liza Jackson Park with Local Candidates

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April 30, 2018

Democratic Party Appoints New Member

Okaloosa Democratic Executive Committee names Tom McAuliffe

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