Dating back to 2012, some of Florida’s largest counties began recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month, part of a larger national initiative to recognize prominent figures from the community. Miami-Dade’s school board voted overwhelmingly in 2021 to introduce the program to our schools. However, with the demands of a vocal minority and the threat of DeSantis weighing in, the school board changed course to block the initiative, listening to individuals who themselves could have benefitted learning about the struggles that the LGBTQ+ community has faced historically.

On 9/11/24, district leaders will decide if MDCPS will once again honor and recognize LGBTQ History in the Month of October.

Tuesday was nothing short of extraordinary for Miami-Dade County. The victories we secured in key elections are a testament to the relentless dedication and passion of Democrats across the county. Your efforts have truly made a difference, and we want to express our deepest gratitude.

Please join us on Thursday evening for one of our watch parties of Kamala Harris' acceptance speech:

• Wynwood 
• Coral Gables
• Northeast Miami-Dade

El pueblo de Venezuela votó en números sin precedentes, y el Comité Ejecutivo Demócrata (DEC) de Miami-Dade los aplaude y apoya por su valentía y compromiso con la democracia. También apoyamos a la comunidad venezolana de Miami-Dade que ha defendido ferozmente la libertad y la democracia del cruel régimen de Chávez-Maduro durante más de 25 años.

The Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) strongly denounces and condemns Nicolas Maduro’s attempt to steal the Venezuelan presidential election and subvert the will of the Venezuelan people. Voters turned out in unprecedented numbers, showing great courage and commitment to democracy, and it is abhorrent that the Maduro regime is attempting to silence their voices.

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Demócratas de Miami-Dade Condenan el Ataque de Nicolás Maduro a la Democracia

Today, over 200 leaders of the Florida Democratic Party announced their support of Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

“It’s time for Democrats to unite in support of Vice President Kamala Harris,” said Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Shevrin Jones. “Here’s my message to Florida Democrats and Democrats across the country: It is the Republicans’ dream to sit back and watch us fight each other and create chaos, but we don’t have to show them chaos. We can in turn show them unity and strength. Don’t get it twisted: the Republicans are scared because they know what we have known all the while — and that is that Kamala Harris can win and she will win.”

Following yesterday’s announcement that President Biden would not be seeking reelection, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, and 236 of Florida’s Democratic National Convention Delegates — including all of Florida’s elected congressional Democrats and Democratic National Committee members — are backing Vice President Harris’s bid to replace President Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. 

The Miami-Dade Democratic Party is thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Commissioners Oliver Gilbert, Eileen Higgins, and Kionne McGhee on their automatic re-election to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. Their unwavering dedication and exemplary service have earned them another four years in office, allowing them to continue their vital work for our community.

Beyond the Presidential elections, 2024 will see lengthy ballots in November for electing key officials at the municipal, county, state, and national level.