Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Laura Kelley issued the following statement following Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's announcement that she will conclude her historic tenure in public office:

"For decades, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has been a fearless champion for Miami-Dade County and a voice for communities that too often went unheard. She has spent a lifetime fighting for working families, children, seniors, students, and those who needed someone willing to stand up and speak on their behalf. For generations of families across our community, she has represented something even greater: hope, opportunity, and the belief that public service can still change lives.”

With less than three months until the 2026 primary elections in August, candidates are ramping up their visits to Miami-Dade and we are organizing events throughout the county. Take a look and get involved.

Tuesday 6/9 at 7:30am
Networking Breakfast in South Miami with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman hosted by Community Newspapers
Details and RSVP

Tuesday 6/9 at 6:30pm
Northeast Miami-Dade Democratic Club meeting featuring congressional candidate Dr. Rudolph Moise
Details and RSVP

Sunday 6/14 at 4pm
Join in Homestead: An important conversation with candidates for races to include US Senate & US Congress, Florida Governor. Hosted by: Councilman Johnny Farias, Councilwoman Venusmia Fernandez Lovely, and Retired U.S. Navy Manuel Gutierrez
Details and RSVP

Thursday 6/18 at 6:30pm
Miami Beach election forum with special moderator Alfonso "Poncho" de Anda. Confirmed candidates inlclude Angie Nixon (US Senate), Oliver Larkin (District 25), Dayna Marie Foster (FL Governor), and state rep candidates Lucia Baez-Geller and Ashley Litwin Diego
Details and RSVP

And please save the data for Saturday, July 26 for our annual Blue Gala. More details to come soon. For sponsorship inquiries, you can reach our finance committee at [email protected]

PLEASE BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR VOTE-BY-MAIL REGISTRATION

August 18 — Primary Election (Voter reg. deadline: Jul. 20)

• Countywide Primary Election
• Key Biscayne Primary Election
• Miami Gardens General Election

November 3 — General Election (Voter reg. deadline: Oct. 5)

• Countywide General Election
• Aventura General Election
• Bal Harbour Village General Election
• Biscayne Park General Municipal Election
• Cutler Bay General Election
• Doral General Election
• El Portal General Election
• Key Biscayne Municipal Election
• Medley General Election
• Miami Gardens Run-Off Election
• Miami Lakes General Election
• North Bay Village General Election
• North Miami Regular Election
• North Miami Beach General Election
• Opa-locka General Election
• Palmetto Bay General Election
• Pinecrest General Election
• South Miami General Election
• Sunny Isles Beach General Election
• Virginia Gardens Municipal Election

November 17 — Run-Off Elections (Voter reg. deadline: Oct. 19)

• Bal Harbour Village, El Portal, North Bay Village, Pinecrest

November 24 — Run-Off Elections (Voter reg. deadline: Oct. 26)

• Biscayne Park, Miami Lakes

December 1 — Run-Off Elections (Voter reg. deadline: Nov. 2)

• Cutler Bay, Medley, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach

December 8 — Run-Off Elections (Voter reg. deadline: Nov. 9)

• Doral, Opa-locka

With less than six months until the 2026 primary elections in August, candidates are ramping up their visits to Miami-Dade and we are organizing events throughout the county. Take a look and get involved.

Carole Ann Jackson, beloved cousin, friend, public servant, and dedicated Democrat, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years old.

A celebration and memorial of Carole’s life will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134.

Leave a note to remember Carole on Legacy.com

As the Florida Legislature prepares to close out Week 4 of its 2026 Regular Session, 1799 bills have been filed, around half of which will receive at least one committee hearing, and perhaps 300 of which will pass both Senate and House chambers. At the same time nearly 3000 special appropriations requests have been made for local projects ranging from drainage improvements to senior support services to workforce training to cultural venue subsidies. Most of these projects will not make it into the budget, and for those which do, some will fall to the Governor’s veto pen. All, however, represent the hopes of local governments and organizations to impact the lives of neighbors and nearby communities.

The Florida House and Senate, which already quickened their pace last week, are slated to crank into high gear over the next few days. The Senate has now passed and sent to the House its top-priority items regarding rural economic development and education reform, while the House has reciprocated with several of its own, starkly distinct, priority proposals on firearms access, fetal rights, and rolling back environmental protections. Only the Senate has scheduled a floor session for this week, but committee agendas in both chambers are packed. Here’s a brief look at ten key bills affecting local voters–the no-brainers, the culture war fodder, and the policy puzzlers–on the legislative fast track: