Florida Democrats,
Happy Black History Month! Black History Month is a celebration of Black stories and strength, but it is also a call-to-action.
This month, we recommit to standing shoulder to shoulder with the Black community to continue the fight for racial and economic justice.
Throughout February, I will be traveling with our team to different parts of state to highlight the rich and vibrant history and contributions of Black Floridians.
On Tuesday we will host another Phone bank to inactive voters featuring special guest Rep. Johanna Lopez! Please sign up here.
Lastly, on Wednesday the Florida State Supreme Court will hear Oral Arguments to determine whether or not the reproductive rights referendum will make it onto the November ballot.
You can follow Floridians Protecting Freedom for more information, and you can sign up for their virtual oral arguments watch party here.
Nikki Fried
Chair
Florida Democratic Party
Annual DEC Compliance
In order to maintain compliance with Florida Statutes and FDP Bylaws, your DEC needs to submit documents to both your county Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office and the Florida Democratic Party.
Please review all of the below information for next year’s compliance process. You can also see a breakdown of requirements and due dates here:
If your DEC failed to submit the compliance requirements below you must have them submitted to the Office of Party Affairs ASAP or risk being found out of compliance.
January 31, 2024: Completed Party Leader Template with DEC information, Party officer details, office and mailing addresses, website, and social media links.
January 31, 2024: A complete and updated DEC membership list (names, addresses, and DEC/Precinct positions are required).
January 31, 2024: Your county must complete a Diversity and Inclusion plan for your DEC.
Please email your documents to partyaffairs@floridadems.org.
Voter Registration
February is for Inactive Democrats!
Join us as we launch our outreach to Inactive Democrats this Tuesday, Feb 6th, 6pm – 7:30pm EST. We will be joined by Rep. Johanna Lopez and we will be using Open Virtual Phone Bank. Please share this with your DEC as we focus on Inactive Democrats for the month of February: https://flade.ms/inactivedems
Hosting a Voter Registration Event?
Please use this Mobilize VR Event Template to create your Voter Registration events for 2024.
Run for Office with the FDP
Are you planning to run in 2024 or thinking about running in the future? Fill out the Run for Office form on the FDP website to receive our candidate updates and get access to our FREE candidate toolkit.
You can send any questions about running for office to our Director of Candidates and Campaigns at danielle@floridadems.org.
Registering Voters with REACH
NEW REACH Training Video Series: Click Here
REACH Monthly Trainings
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm EST
FDP Reach Trainer Group: This group is open to anyone interested in becoming a member of our FDP Reach Trainer Group in the DEC who will be in charge of leading training in their county. This can be the Voter Coordinator, Data Coordinator, Reach Admin/Lead for your county or it could be one or all or another person altogether. Please email kris@floridadems.org if interested.
Download Reach: Download the Reach App by going to your App Store/Google Play and searching: “Reach – Progressive Organizing” (OR click here on your phone: https://www.reach.vote/download)
- HOW TO JOIN YOUR COUNTY ON REACH >>: Obtain your county’s ‘campaign key’ here: – https://flade.ms/joinreach
DEC/County Leads: If your DEC has not sent over information on who your Voter Registration Coordinator, Reach Admin, and Data Coordinator is for your county, please do so ASAP. Email their name and contact information to kris@floridadems.org
Data/VAN Updates
- The latest voter file update went live in VAN on January 18th. VAN is now current with the voter file through 11/30/23.
- New targets are live in VAN! You can now easily pull lists of newly registered democrats, recently inactive voters, and party switchers. Read our guide about utilizing these targets here.
- Sign up for our monthly VAN Basics/New User Training here!
- Join Team Data with any questions you may have at our weekly office hours by signing up here.
- Join the Florida Data Director Council by completing their new member contact form.
| Job Opportunities & Resume Bank |
FDP is now accepting resumes for the positions listed below. If you are interested in working for FDP, but don’t yet see a role available that’s the right fit – submit your resume through the resume bank, and stay tuned to our hiring page for updates!
Get in Democrats, we’re going shopping!
It’s officially Election Year, so now is the perfect time to stock up on Florida Dems merch! Whether it’s a sweatshirt for our infamous cold fronts, a hat for our sunny days, or a Mugshot Mug to drink a café con leche, we have everything you need to rep democracy in style.
Check out the merch store today: https://store.floridadems.org/
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