Welcome to the Progressive Club of the Islands (PCI) (formerly named the Democratic Club of the Islands) website.
Our mission is to provide information on important issues confronting our community, and to promote organizations and candidates which offer progressive solutions to these issues.
Click on this Contact Us link to add your name to our mailing list. To join PCI or to renew your membership please visit the Join/Renew page and you can pay online or by mail (annual dues are $35 for an individual, $70 for a family). You can also support our efforts through a donation or by giving your time.
Democrats who register to vote by mail are much more likely to vote than those who don’t.
If you would like to request a vote by mail ballot, please call the Supervisor of Elections office at
239-LEE‐VOTE (239-533‐8683) from 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday or go online to www.lee.vote to update your voter registration. Your request to vote by mail must be received by the Elections office no later than 5 PM on the sixth calendar day preceding the election.
Enrollment in Vote-by-Mail is now only good for only one general elections. If you are not sure you are still enrolled, call the Supervisor of Elections office at 239-LEE-VOTE (239-533‐8683). They can check and re-enroll you over the phone.
If it has been over five years since you last registered to vote, please re-register to assure your current signature is on file.
For information on early voting, visit the Election Dates page of the Florida Elections website.
Here is our PCI Board Approved endorsements for candidates appearing on the Sanibel-Captiva ballot for the November 2024 election.
President and Vice President – Kamala Harris & Tim Walz
United States Senator – Debbie Mucarsel-Power She fought to expand opportunity for every American, wrote the bill to expand seniors’ Medicare Advantage coverage, worked to provide economic relief to families and small businesses, and secured $200 million for Everglades restoration.
Representative in Congress District 19 – Kari Lerner She believes government cannot be allowed to dictate what choices they can make about their own bodies. She pledges to protect Social Security and supports the Right to Clean Water initiative.
State Senator District 33 – Christopher Proia He’s fighting for affordable housing, healthcare and a cleaner environment. He’s all about helping neighbors.
State Representative District 80 – Mitchel Schlayer Environmental Stewardship, representing working-class and low-income families, opposes censorship, supports woman’s right to choose
District Superintendent of Schools – Victor Arias He believes the school system should strengthen tools and resources to provide additional educational opportunities for children at every grade level
Board of County Commissioners District 5 – Kizzie Fowler Her priorities are equal resources, clean water, affordable housing and stopping overdevelopment.
School Board Member District 7 – Sheridan Chester She has 23 years in education, law enforcement, divisional budgeting and non-profit mentorships. She will work for living wage for qualified, dedicated teachers, providing a safe environment for students and practice responsible fiscal management
After vetting the following races the PCI Board is currently not endorsing the following candidate for County Commissioner District 3, Justice of the Supreme Court, any of the 5 candidates for District Court of Appeals or candidates for the Board of Directors for Lee Memorial Health
PCI also recommends a yes vote for Amendments 3 and 4.
We continue to have our PCI Happy Hour the first Thursday of every month at the fabulous TRADER’s Restaurant, 1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Please click here to view the new club by-laws. For your reference, please click here to view Frequently Asked Questions on the changed by laws