At a moment when public confidence in elections matters more than ever, a national effort focused on transparency and civic engagement is coming to Northeast Florida.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Citizens Defending Freedom is partnering with the Hand Count Roadshow to host an in-depth, educational presentation in Jacksonville Beach aimed at empowering citizens with a clearer understanding of how elections work — and how they can be strengthened.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sneakers
111 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Serving communities across Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Clay, Flagler, Putnam, Baker, and Volusia Counties.
Registration is required:
https://citizensdefendingfreedom.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/337/responses/new
WHAT THE EVENT COVERS
This presentation is designed to move beyond slogans and into substance. Attendees will be walked through the practical, legal, and civic pathways for implementing transparent hand-count processes — with a focus on building public trust, accountability, and community confidence in election outcomes.
The event is open to concerned citizens, volunteers, pastors, faith leaders, and community leaders. Participants will leave informed, equipped, and better prepared to engage constructively in election-integrity conversations at the local level.
FEATURED PRESENTER
The evening’s presentation will be led by Mark Cook, founder of HandCountRoadShow.org. Cook has devoted years to traveling county-by-county across the United States, educating citizens and public officials on how elections are administered, where systems may be vulnerable, and what lawful safeguards can strengthen election integrity.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Healthy democracies depend on informed citizens. Regardless of political affiliation, questions about election processes deserve clear answers, open dialogue, and lawful solutions rooted in transparency. Events like this one create space for learning, asking questions, and engaging respectfully — all essential ingredients for public trust.
Organizers encourage attendees to bring questions, invite others, and be part of the solution.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kathleen Murray
Florida Education Director, Citizens Defending Freedom
Phone: 757-438-6790
Email: [email protected]
