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In advance of the president’s campaign rally, the Florida Democratic Party hosted a press call with U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Darren Soto, along with Walton County State Committeewoman Samantha Herring. The speakers discussed Trump …

Today, Friday, May 3, 2019, The Florida Democratic Party is presenting the proposed Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan for the 2020 DNC Democratic National Conference. Starting today, it marks the beginning of the 30 day …

Today, the Republican-controlled legislature passed the final version of SB 168, a bill that would force local law enforcement to act as immigration agents and detain and deport members of immigrant communities. The bill is now …

With the Florida Senate confirming Governor DeSantis’s disastrous pick for the head of AHCA, Florida Republicans have joined Governor DeSantis in promoting partisanship over the health of Florida’s families. In response to the alarming news that …

Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed on a party line vote SB 7030, a bill that would allow the arming of teachers in schools. The House vote happened one day after news outlets reported that …

Today, Florida Democratic leaders released the following statements in support of Interim President Juan Guaidó and in solidarity with Venezuelans taking to the streets to fight for their freedom and democracy: Congressman Darren Soto “We stand …

Today, anti-immigrant bill SB 168, sponsored by Republican Senator and Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters, was approved in the Florida Senate. This bill forces local law enforcement to act as immigration agents and detain and deport …

Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced that Lisa Peth will serve as its first Municipal Victory Program Director, overseeing a new push by the FDP to expand the Democratic bench this cycle by building progressive power …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement congratulating Representatives Evan Jenne and Bobby DuBose, who will lead the House Democratic Caucus and its campaign arm — House Victory — for 2020-2022, and …

Florida Democratic Party Spokesperson Luisana Pérez released the following statement after Republican state representatives voted to advance HB 527 in the Florida House: “Today is a sad day for Florida. House Republicans today sold out their …