Miami-Dade Democratic Party passes resolution in support of allowing non-party affiliated, registered voters to participate in Democratic Party primaries
RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI-DADE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MAXIMIZE VOTER PARTICIPATION AND PARTY GROWTH BY CHANGING THE RULE FOR ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE IN THE PARTY PRIMARIES
Passed by the Issues Committee on February 21, 2019
Passed by the Steering Committee on April 1st, 2019
Passed by the Steering Committee on April 8th, 2019
Monday, April 8: Next general (DEC) meeting for the Miami-Dade Democratic Party
On Monday, April 8th, we will have our next General meeting for the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. All are invited to attend as we discuss / vote on important resolutions and a new proposed budget. There will be a special presentation starting at 6:15 with our Supervisor of Elections, Christina White, to address some concerns that have been brought up about voter protection
Read moreOpen letter to DNC Chair Tom Perez: Miami-Dade should host the First Presidential Primary Debate
The following letter has been shared with DNC Chair Tom Perez and we encourage Democrats in Miami-Dade interested in bringing the candidates to South Florida to share this with their friends.
Dear Chairman Perez:
I write to request that the Democratic National Committee select Miami-Dade County to host the first Democratic primary debate for the 2020 presidential election. Florida is the largest swing state in the nation and Miami-Dade is home to more than 600,000 Democrats and 450,000 voters without party affiliation. Both of those totals lead the state. Considering that the oval office occupant has won Florida in each presidential election for the last quarter century, it is clear that Miami-Dade is the most important county in the most important state when it comes to national elections.
Read more2019 Florida Legislative Tracker - Be prepared to make your voice heard
Greetings Democrats. My name is Javi Estevez, and currently serve as Legislative Liaison for the Miami-Dade Democratic Party
The 2019 Florida Legislative Session is here. I have created a Legislative Tracker to highlight bills that we should keep an eye on. I have made it with a focus on our local Representatives and Senators to make sure that we give them the support that they need. Also, I have added what we will call “bad bills” that are highlighted in red and we need to fight against.
Open petitions:
Please stay tuned for other petitions and calls to action to let our voices be heard.
The path forward for Coral Gables is in your hands. Elections coming up Tuesday 4/9/2019
The City of Coral Gables will hold a general election on Tuesday, April 09, 2019 to elect a Mayor and one Commissioner. The mayoral race, to serve a two-year term, is a rematch between current Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli and former Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick. The 2016 election was decided by fewer than 200 votes.
With no incumbent, there are four (4) individuals vying for the Commissioner seat which has a 4-year term. The election is conducted on a non-partisan basis
Follow the Coral Gables Democratic Club on Facebook for relevant updates
The Coral Gables Democratic Club meets at Books & Books located at 265 Aragon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month starting at 6:30PM.
Read moreHave your voice on Venezuela and Nicaragua heard on Friday, March 22: Town hall with Democratic legislators in Miami Lakes
On Friday, March 22nd, participate in a community town hall to address questions about the dire situations in Venezuela and Nicaragua as well as listen to what our citizen members of these two communities need to get resolved in order to guarantee a better quality of life here in South Florida.
Moderated by Eduardo Gamarra, Ph.D. Founding Director, Latino Public Opinion Forum at the Stephen Green School of International and Public Affairs, F.I.U.A
Read moreA Toast To Legislators on March 21 - Fundraiser featuring Rep. Mucarsel-Powell
Join us on Thursday, March 21st for this event featuring Congresswoman Mucarsel-Powell. Funds raised are critical to building up our operation on the road to 2020