Florida Democrats,
This year is flying by, and we still have so much work to do ahead of our November elections.
In just a few short weeks, voters across our state will be voting in their local municipal elections. We have a few phone banks that anyone can sign up for to turnout voters in a few key races as a part of our Take Back Local Program. These local elections are super important, and we are putting the resources in these races to win! Please join us to ensure that these great candidates are elected across the state.
Thank you for all you do.
Nikki FriedChair
Florida Democratic Party
Leadership Blue
We’re going to Disney!
Leadership Blue will be in sunny Orlando at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for this year’s event from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th with our signature Leadership Blue Gala on May the 4th.
For a limited time, we are offering a special rate to our DECs, Clubs, and Caucuses! You won’t want to miss out as these are already selling quickly. Purchase your table here.
You can learn more about the exciting weekend HERE and book your hotel for your trip HERE. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email finance@floridadems.org.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Take Back Local
It’s all hands-on deck for municipal candidates running on March 19, just two weeks away! Last week, Florida Dems launched our Take Back Local program, supporting Democrats in competitive municipal races across the state. We know that local elections matter – and we’re putting our resources behind them to win. Join us for opportunities to support our Take Back Local candidates!
No experience? No problem! We’ll do a brief training on the top of the call for everyone.
Virtual Phone Bank with Democratic Hispanic Caucus for Maria Rodriguez | Monday, March 4 @ 6:30 PM EST
Virtual Phone Bank with the Pinellas County Democrats for Javante Scott and Mark Bunker | Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:30 PM EST
Register Here to Phonebank for Javante Scott and Mark Bunker
Democratic National Convention – Delegate Filing
We are excited to share that filing is now open to run for District-Level Delegate positions to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
146 District-Level Delegates will represent Florida at the DNC Convention in Chicago, IL from August 19-22. File online to begin your campaign to join Florida’s delegation! See our National Convention site at floridadems.org/2024-national-convention for more information.
Filing for District Level Delegate ends on March 25th at 12pm EST.
Movement Labs Texting
The FDP is thrilled to announce that our Democratic partners can now enroll with Movement Labs to secure a ~50% discount and access to a customized distributed texting portal!
This portal includes pre-built voter targets and scripts to make it simple and effective for campaigns to leverage the platform. Through Movement Labs, our partners can also access full-service and self-service texting at different price points. Texting through our portal begins at 1.25 cents/segment for SMS messages.
Join Chair Nikki Fried and Democrats across the state and take digital action as we watch the State of the Union address together!
More details to come soon!
Florida’s Future is Female: A Virtual Women’s History Month Event | Mar 12 @ 6:00 PM
Hosted by Florida Democratic Party & Partners. Candidates for office can join the FDP, our partners, and special guest speakers, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Chair Nikki Fried, Senator Tina Polsky, Representative Lindsay Cross, Mayor Jacquelyn Randall, and more for a virtual Women’s History Month event. This event will celebrate and uplift the stories of the women fighting for Florida! Whether you’re already running for office or still thinking about it, this empowering event is for you! More details to come.
Virtual Phone Bank with the Voter Registration Department for a Vote-By-Mail Chase for the Winter Garden Municipal Elections | Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:00 PM EST
Cyber Security & Email Safe Practices
We have seen an uptick in phishing attempts using FDP staff and officer names. Be sure to avoid sharing sensitive information online and use the tips below to keep your data safe.
Emails often host scams (phishing) and malicious software. To avoid virus infection or data theft, you should:
- Avoid opening attachments and clicking on links when the content is not adequately explained.
- Be suspicious of clickbait titles (e.g. offering prizes, advice.)
- Check emails and names of people they received a message from to ensure they are legitimate.
- Look for inconsistencies or give-aways (e.g. grammar mistakes, capital letters, an excessive number of exclamation marks.)
Florida Democrats Celebrate Black History Month on Statewide Tour
For the past month, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried has visited historically Black communities to celebrate Black History Month, stopping in six counties across the state to listen to Black stories, learn Black history and mobilize Black voters.
The tour kicked off in South Florida with a roundtable and Karaoke in the Gardens, bringing over 1,000 folks out to sing and celebrate Black culture. Chair Fried also sat down with Marckerson Jeanty for a special interview on the importance of Haitian Floridians to our mission to take back our state in 2024.
Chair Nikki Fried and Councilman Robert Stephens III at Karaoke in the Gardens
On week two, Florida Democrats hit the road in Orange County meeting with over 100 Black seniors for a luncheon with the Apopka Seniors Progressive Club and engaged with community leaders at the grand opening of a new local organization.
Chair Nikki Fried joins the Apopka Seniors Progressive Club for an organizing meeting to reactivate Black voters in Central Florida
The tour later stopped in Seminole and Brevard counties on week three, beginning with a visit to historic Sanford – a place with a long history of racial injustice followed by a stop in Melbourne, where Harry T. and Harriette Moore, a Florida couple active in the civil rights movement who were killed by Ku Klux Klan members in 1951. Together, they registered more than 116,000 Democrats, making Florida the state with the highest number of registered Black voters, far more than any other Southern state at the time.
The last stop of the tour culminated in a speech from Chair Fried at the Duval Dems Singleton Hazouri Gala event on the eve of her first anniversary as Chair and a celebratory event in Tampa. It was a fitting conclusion to the statewide swing across the state, as Tampa has historically served as a hub for the civil rights leaders in Florida and continues to be a beacon for Black culture today.
The Florida Democratic Party invested in Black media, placing the following ads in various outlets highlighting Black leaders past and present to celebrate Black History Month:
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:Annual DEC ComplianceIf 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: Your county must complete a Diversity and Inclusion plan for your DEC.*Note: View Sample County Plans HereFebruary 28, 2024: Current DEC bylaws showing the date they were approved or amended.*Note: Counties should also be working on updating their bylaws to reflect the new way we will elect State Committee Members. View FDP Bylaws Here.
Please email your documents to partyaffairs@floridadems.org.
