Statements Archive

I wanted to share updated in-person early vote and vote by mail numbers. Democrats voted in record numbers ahead of Election Day, showing that Floridians are energized and committed to defeating Donald Trump in 2020. Here …

Juan Peñalosa, executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, appeared on CNN with Don Lemon and MSNBC Live to discuss Florida’s Democratic Presidential Preference Primary. In both appearances, Penalosa said we need to expand both vote …

The Florida Democratic Party held a meeting with elected officers, including Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo, First Vice Chair Judy Mount, Secretary Casmore Shaw and Treasurer Francine Garcia to approve measures to protect staff, volunteers and the public …

FDP taking aggressive action to communicate site changes, encourages Democrats to contact our voter protection hotline if needed After Wednesday’s announcement by Gov. DeSantis that voting locations throughout Florida would be changed in response to Coronavirus, …

On Thursday, Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Terrie Rizzo kicked off the inaugural Florida Democrats Fight for Health Care Tour along the I-4 corridor with roundtable discussions in Tampa and Lakeland. Due to an abundance of …

An important Voter Protection update from our Voter Protection Director, Brandon Peters:  Voters who are concerned about voting at the polls can pick up a vote-by-mail ballot at their county Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office. A …

On March 10, the Florida Legislature passed Alyssa’s Law, a bill that would require all schools to implement a panic alarm system. The bill is now heading to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk for his signature. Florida …

Chair Perez, FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo, and Local Leaders Kick Off Voter Registration Canvass Launch in Oakland Park Sign the petition to protect health care here!  Today, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie …

Staffed Up And Ready To Beat Trump In November The Florida Democratic Party continues to grow in strength and in staff. Today, the party announced dozens of new hires and promotions, bringing the party staff total …

Sign the Petition to Protect Health Care here! Ahead of Donald Trump’s upcoming fundraiser north of Orlando, the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is launching a digital billboard contrasting the Trump and Democratic health care agendas. The billboard …