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The Florida Democratic Party Florida Slams the FL Supreme Court for Letting DeSantis Erase Black Voter Power

July 17, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Files Public Records Request for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

July 14, 2025
The Florida Democratic Party has filed a formal public records request with the Governor’s Office and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, seeking all documents related to the state… Read More

The Florida Democratic Party Applauds Lawmakers Suing DeSantis Over 'Alligator Alcatraz'

July 12, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement after Democratic lawmakers filed a lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis for illegally denying them unannounced access to… Read More

Chair Fried Denounces Passage of Trump's Big Bullsh*t Bill: 'Florida Families Will Pay the Price'

July 3, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement following House Republicans passing Donald Trump’s reckless budget bill—one of the most dangerous pieces of… Read More

Florida Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to 'Alligator Alcatraz'

July 3, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement after state legislators were blocked from entering the make-shift camp known as “Alligator… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Slams DeSantis for Cruel, Political Budget Vetoes

July 2, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement slamming Governor DeSantis after a chaotic legislative session ended with nearly $600 million in vetoes that gutted critical… Read More

Chair Nikki Fried Slams Trump's Visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz' as Cruel Political Stunt and Dangerous Distraction from His 'Big ******** Bill'

July 1, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement denouncing President Donald Trump’s visit today to the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz,” a makeshift prison… Read More

Florida Democrats Showcase Momentum, Strategy, and Grassroots Energy at Leadership Blue 2025

June 27, 2025
More than 1,000 Democrats from across Florida gathered at the Seminole Hard Rock last weekend for the Florida Democratic Party’s 2025 Leadership Blue, with another 1,000 tuning in virtually for… Read More

Chair Nikki Fried Denounces 'Alligator Alcatraz' Plans in the Everglades

June 24, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’s proposal to build an immigrant detention center on Miami-Dade and Collier… Read More

Chair Nikki Fried Responds to U.S. Bombing of Iran

June 22, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement after learning of the U.S. bombing of Iran: “Last night, just after stepping off stage at the Florida Democratic… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Slams Attorney General Uthmeier for Being Held in Contempt of Court

June 18, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement after Attorney General James Uthmeier was held in contempt of court by a federal judge for continuing to… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Statement On The Attacks On Democratic Lawmakers In Minnesota

June 14, 2025
Tallahassee, FL - In response to the attacks on Minnesota Democratic legislators by a gunman impersonating an officer, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried has issued the following… Read More

Florida Democrats Slam Trump FEMA Head for Hurricane Season Gaffe

June 4, 2025
Tallahassee, FL - This week, Reuters reported that David Richardson, acting head of FEMA, told FEMA staff that he was “unaware” that the United States had a hurricane season. Subsequent… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

May 30, 2025
Central Florida – In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump Administration to revoke temporary legal status from half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua… Read More

Florida Democratic Party Condemns Florida Republicans for Voting to Cut Medicaid and SNAP

May 22, 2025
Tallahassee, FL - On May 22, 2025, the House narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes extreme cuts to Medicaid and SNAP funding, with yes votes from every member of Florida’s… Read More