Florida Elections 2018: No surprise, Organize Florida endorses Democrats over Republicans
Organize Florida and its members have released a slate of endorsements for the November elections who will champion the working class and fight for fair and equitable communities that include access to affordable healthcare and expanding Medicaid, affordable housing, good wages and safe communities.
Organize Florida again strongly endorses Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum for Governor of Florida for his unwavering support of working class families.
We also are intensifying efforts to get out the vote in more than 10 counties throughout the state as part of the Win Justice coalition.
The Win Justice coalition, a groundbreaking partnership to build lasting power in our communities and win key elections in battleground states, surpassed over one million door knocks this week through a seven figure statewide canvass operation, signifying one of the largest get out the vote canvass effort in the state. The goal is to exceed 1.3 million door knocks by Election Day. Through phone calls, texting, and online paid digital programs, the coalition has engaged with well over two million Floridians. The coalition is encouraging voters to vote for Andrew Gillum, Bill Nelson, Amendment 4 and a progressive ticket down the ballot.
“We are at a history making moment in Florida,” said Debbie Soto, president of Organize Florida. “The last 20 years of Republican rule has failed working families. We are proud to be supporting candidates and issues across the state and up and down the ballot that stand for progressive ideals and are true change makers.”
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Organize Florida endorsements include:
U.S. Senate – Bill Nelson
Florida Governor and Cabinet
Governor – Andrew Gillum
Attorney General – Sean Shaw
Chief Financial Officer – Jeremy King
Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services – Nikki Fried
Hillsborough
State Senate District 18 – Janet Cruz
State Senate District 20 – Kathy Lewis
State House District 63 – Fentrice Driskell
County Commissioner District 5 – Mariella Smith
County Commissioner District 7 – Kimberly Overman
Orange County
U.S. Congress District 9 – Darren Soto
Orange County Commission District 2 – Patricia Rumph
School Board District 2 – Joanna Lopez
Osceola County
State Senate District 39 – Ricky Shirah
County Commissioner District 2 – Viviana Janer
County Commission District 4 – Cheryl Grieb
Organize Florida is a community-based, non-profit member organization dedicated to the principles of social, racial, and economic justice for all.
Early voting continues through Nov. 4. The general election is on November 6. Make your voice heard and VOTE!
