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Esther Byrd Conservative leader. Civic engagement nerd. Team Ashley Moody — where constituent service isn’t a slogan, it’s the job description.

Champion for civil discourse, Florida conservation, and rescuing both good policy and good dogs.🐾🇺🇸

Senator Moody will be in Jacksonville on Tuesday, Oct 20 - come out to meet her and make a plan to go vote! 🗳️ DM me for...
10/15/2026

Senator Moody will be in Jacksonville on Tuesday, Oct 20 - come out to meet her and make a plan to go vote! 🗳️

DM me for the registration link.

🇺🇸 TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in Florida’s 2026 General Election.If you’re not registered—or aren’t sure ...
10/05/2026

🇺🇸 TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in Florida’s 2026 General Election.

If you’re not registered—or aren’t sure your information is current—today is the day to check.

📅 Registration deadline: October 5
🗳️ General Election: November 3

Register or check your voter status at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.

Purposeful Citizenship starts with being informed and prepared.

Educate. Engage. Empower. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.Okay, maybe the Founders didn’t say it quite that way. 😉 But the principl...
09/17/2026

🇺🇸 WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

Okay, maybe the Founders didn’t say it quite that way. 😉 But the principle fits.

Our Constitution begins with three powerful words: “We the People.”

Self-government gives citizens extraordinary power—but it also asks something of us in return.

Know your rights.
Understand your government.
Vote in every election.
Serve your community.
Engage in civil discourse.
Stay informed.
And when we disagree, remember that citizenship requires more than simply shouting our position louder than the other side.

The Constitution protects our freedom, but freedom isn’t self-sustaining. It depends on generations of informed, engaged and responsible citizens willing to do their part.

On this Constitution Day, let’s celebrate not only the rights it guarantees, but the responsibility entrusted to each of us to preserve them.

Citizenship is powerful. Use it wisely. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Strong principles. Serious conversations. Better solutions.Can we disagree on policy without becoming disagreeable wi...
09/17/2026

🇺🇸 Strong principles. Serious conversations. Better solutions.

Can we disagree on policy without becoming disagreeable with one another? We think we can—and we think we should.

This fall, the Jax Beaches Republican Women’s Club is launching our Civil Discourse Series, six virtual conversations tackling issues where thoughtful conservatives may share the same values but disagree on the best path forward.

🏠 Property Taxes: Relief, Reform & the Proper Role of Local Government
💻 AI & Data Centers: Powering Florida’s Future
🤝 Passing the Torch: Bridging the Conservative Generation Gap
🔐 Safe, Free…or Both? Public Safety & Privacy
🏛️ Who Should Decide? Local Control vs. State Preemption
🇺🇸 Principle or Purity? Building a Conservative Coalition

We’re not looking for an echo chamber. We’re creating a place to listen, learn and lead—to hear different perspectives, ask thoughtful questions, challenge ideas instead of people, and hopefully discover a little common ground along the way.

📅 Mondays beginning September 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual — join us from anywhere!

Because civil discourse doesn’t require us to agree. It requires us to remember that disagreement among friends does not make us enemies.

Different views. Stronger together. 🇺🇸

Register at Jaxbeachesrwc.org

🇺🇸 CIVICS MONDAY: Why does voter registration close 29 days before an election?The answer is simple: because Florida law...
07/13/2026

🇺🇸 CIVICS MONDAY: Why does voter registration close 29 days before an election?

The answer is simple: because Florida law requires it.

Under Section 97.055, Florida Statutes, voter registration books close on the 29th day before each election. For Florida’s August 18, 2026 Primary Election, that means the deadline to register to vote or change your political party affiliation is:

📅 Monday, July 20, 2026

But what does “book closing” actually mean?

It establishes the deadline for new voter registrations and party affiliation changes for that election. During the book-closing period, election officials finalize voter registration records and determine voter eligibility for the upcoming election.

💡 Important to know: Already registered voters may still make certain updates to their existing voter registration record, including an address change, after the book-closing deadline.

And remember: Florida is a closed-primary state. To vote in a political party’s primary, you generally must be registered with that party by the book-closing deadline.

29 days. Required by law. Part of Florida’s election process.

✨ Purposeful Citizenship
Learn. Compare. Participate.

United by Patriotism • Guided by Grace • Driven by Purpose

📬 One Month Left to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot!If you plan to vote by mail in Florida’s Primary Election, don’t wait ...
07/06/2026

📬 One Month Left to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot!

If you plan to vote by mail in Florida’s Primary Election, don’t wait until the last minute.

🗓️ August 6, 2026 is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the August 18 Primary Election.

Even if you’re planning to vote in person, a vote-by-mail ballot can be a great Plan B if work, travel, family obligations, weather, or an unexpected situation prevents you from getting to the polls.

Voting by mail doesn’t mean you have to use it—but having the option can provide peace of mind.

✔️ Request your ballot
✔️ Review your voting options
✔️ Make a plan—and a backup plan

Being an informed and prepared voter is an important part of active citizenship.

✨ Purposeful Citizenship
United by Patriotism • Guided by Grace • Driven by Purpose

🏛️ Civics Monday: State Representative vs. U.S. RepresentativeHave you ever wondered who represents you in Tallahassee a...
06/29/2026

🏛️ Civics Monday: State Representative vs. U.S. Representative

Have you ever wondered who represents you in Tallahassee and who represents you in Washington?

While both are elected to represent the people, they serve at different levels of government and focus on different issues.

🔹 State Representatives serve in the Florida House of Representatives and work on issues that impact Floridians at the state level, including education, public safety, transportation, insurance, and state taxes.

🔹 U.S. Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. and work on national issues such as federal taxes, defense, immigration, foreign policy, and Social Security. They are often referred to as Congressmen or Congresswomen.

💡 Did you know?

You have both a State Representative and a U.S. Representative. Each has different responsibilities, but both represent you and your interests.

Understanding who does what is an important part of being an informed citizen and knowing where to turn when issues arise.

✨ Purposeful Citizenship
United by Patriotism • Guided by Grace • Driven by Purpose

America has always needed leaders willing to answer a higher call. Public service is not diminished because it leads to ...
06/27/2026

America has always needed leaders willing to answer a higher call. Public service is not diminished because it leads to higher office. In fact, some of our greatest statesmen and stateswomen began by faithfully serving their communities before taking on greater responsibility. Experience builds wisdom. Responsibility shapes judgment. Proven service earns trust.

The problem isn’t seeking higher office.

The problem is seeking office solely to get to the next one.

There is a profound difference between a public servant whose record naturally leads to greater responsibility and a political opportunist who views each office as nothing more than the next rung on a ladder. One is focused on serving people. The other is focused on serving ambition.

Statesmen and stateswomen ask, “What can I accomplish for those I represent?” Stone-steppers ask, “What office comes next?”

The difference shows. Statesmen build relationships, solve problems, make difficult decisions, and leave institutions stronger than they found them. They understand that leadership is measured by results, not headlines. They don’t campaign through every term they hold; they govern through it.

Political opportunists often chase visibility over substance, speeches over solutions, and titles over service. Their attention is fixed on the next campaign instead of the current responsibility. They collect offices but leave little lasting impact in the one they already hold.

As voters, we should look beyond polished advertisements and campaign slogans. Ask simple questions: Has this candidate demonstrated a heart for service? Have they stayed committed to the job they were elected to do? Have they built a record of accomplishment before asking for something more? Do they leave every office better than they found it?

Our Founders entrusted this representative republic to citizens capable of discerning character as much as policy. They understood that institutions endure only when led by people whose ambition is tempered by duty.

As America approaches its next 250 years, the survival of our republic will depend not only on who wins elections, but on why they sought office in the first place.

Choose statesmen. Choose stateswomen. Choose servants over climbers. Our representative republic deserves nothing less.

🇺🇸 : Florida teens can pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17?Here’s an important deadline many families don’t know about...
06/24/2026

🇺🇸 : Florida teens can pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17?

Here’s an important deadline many families don’t know about:

If your child turns 18 between July 21 and August 18, they will not be eligible to vote in the August 18 Primary Election unless they are pre-registered by July 20.

Pre-registration allows eligible teens to get into the system before their 18th birthday, ensuring they’re ready to participate when Election Day arrives.

✔️ Florida residents
✔️ U.S. citizens
✔️ Ages 16 or 17

Parents, grandparents, and mentors: now is a great time to help the next generation take their first step toward civic engagement.

Today’s teen. Tomorrow’s voter.

✨ Purposeful Citizenship
United by Patriotism • Guided by Grace • Driven by Purpose

🇺🇸 : Florida has a closed primary system?In Florida, voters must be registered with a political party to vote in that p...
06/22/2026

🇺🇸 : Florida has a closed primary system?

In Florida, voters must be registered with a political party to vote in that party’s primary election, unless an exception applies.

Understanding how our elections work is an important part of being an informed and engaged citizen. Before every election, take a few minutes to verify your registration status, review the candidates, and make a plan to vote.

An informed electorate strengthens our republic.

✨ Purposeful Citizenship
United by Patriotism • Guided by Grace • Driven by Purpose

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