Statement by Acting Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair María Elena López on Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Nikki Fried’s Suspension of County Party Chairman Robert Dempster
The Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) is a volunteer-run organization made up of dedicated Democrats of all ages and backgrounds hailing from all parts of the County, united to elect Democrats and support our Democratic elected officials at the Municipal, County, State, and Federal levels. As Acting Chair of the DEC, I object to the Florida Democratic Party Chair’s decision to override the will of our membership.
Read moreFlorida Republicans plan to do away with Vote-By-Mail
Democrats Raise the Alarm: Proposal to End Vote-By-Mail Would Turn Back the Clock on Democracy in Florida
Two bills just proposed to begin the Florida legislative session, SB 1752, and its even more odious house companion, HB 1669, if enacted, will rob Floridians of their access to Vote-By-Mail. Millions of Floridians voted by mail in recent elections – more than two and a quarter million of them in the 2022 midterms, and nearly five million of them in the last Presidential election. Republicans want to turn back the clock 25 years, suppressing the votes of working people, elderly voters, communities of color, college students and more.
Read moreSenator Annette Taddeo to chair the 2024 Blue Gala
The Miami-Dade Democratic Party is pleased and proud to announce that Senator Annette Taddeo, who served as county party chair from 2012 to 2014 and founded the party’s Blue Gala, will be chairing the party’s 10th anniversary of its annual fundraising event.
Read moreDo you know about some of the new Florida laws as of July 2023?
The 2023 Florida legislative session was among the most extremist on record.
A number of the laws passed are already tied up in the courts with lawsuits challenging their constitutionality, including the 6-week abortion ban, the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, new restrictions on drag performances, and parts of the HB 7050 suppression bill.
But many widely unpopular and repressive new laws went into effect on July 1.
Read moreDaniella Levine Cava's Accomplishments as Mayor of Miami-Dade
Since becoming Mayor at the end of 2020, Daniella Levine Cava has led our county with vision, integrity, and results, ensuring Miami-Dade emerged one of the most recovered economies in the United States. She will be up for re-election in August of 2024, and we invite you to read more about what Daniella Levine Cava has accomplished as Mayor
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Read moreDr. Victor Vazquez Elected to Miami Springs Council
The Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee congratulates Dr. Victor Vazquez on his election to the Miami Springs Council in the 2023 elections held on April 4.
“The Miami-Dade Democratic Party congratulates Dr. Victor Vazquez on his hard fought win. We were proud to endorse him and happy to have been a part of his victory. We look forward to seeing Dr. Vazquez lead his city forward,” said Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Robert Dempster.
Read moreMiami elects Sabina Covo, the city's first Colombian born commissioner
History was made on Monday, February 27. Heading into women's history month, residents of Miami's district 2 elected Sabina Covo as their Commissioner, only the second time the city has elected a Latina woman to the commission (The city of Miami's population is 72% Hispanic). The Miami-Dade Democratic Party proudly salutes Sabina Covo’s victory in this special election.
Covo ran on a platform that prioritized combatting the effects of climate change, expanding access to high-quality public transit, making housing more affordable to residents, supporting arts and entertainment, and boosting the City’s economic development and tourism.
Read more2023 Elections in Miami-Dade
In 2023, 15 municipalities in Miami-Dade will be holding elections, including the city of Miami, Coral Gables, Hialeah, and Miami Beach. Turnout for these local elections can often be very low, and every vote counts. We even witnessed a tie in a local election in 2022.
Please check the Miami-Dade 2023 election calendar and share the dates with your friends who live in these areas.
Remember, that vote-by-mail registrations expired at the end of 2022, and we recommend all voters to re-enroll, so they do not miss out on any general elections or runoffs for their local government. Click here to re-enroll in vote by mail
March 7 (Register to vote by Feb. 6)
- Golden Beach Run-Off Election
- Hialeah Gardens General Election (Candidate Qualifying Dates: Dec. 21, 2022 Jan. 23, 2023)
- Pinecrest Special Election (Mail Ballot)
March 21 (Register to vote by Feb. 21)
- Hialeah Gardens Run-Off Election
April 4 (Register to vote by Mar. 6)
- Bay Harbor Islands General Election (Candidate Qualifying Dates: Feb. 23, 2023 Mar. 3, 2023)
- Miami Springs General Election (Candidate Qualifying Dates: Dec. 19, 2022 Feb. 17, 2023)
April 11 (Register to vote by Mar. 13)
- Coral Gables General Biennial Election (Candidate Qualifying Dates: Feb. 20, 2023 Feb. 24, 2023)
- Miami Shores Village Council Election (Candidate Qualifying Dates: Feb. 6, 2023 Mar. 3, 2023)
Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
The Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee condemns the heinous murder of Tyre Nichols by members of the Memphis Police Department. We extend our deepest condolences to his family as they grieve his loss and grapple with the details of his brutal assault. We further condemn police violence wherever it occurs, whether in Memphis or Miami.
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