Pizzo Quits, Florida Senate Democrats Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader

The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles).

Senator Jason Pizzo -I won’t punch down.

Wishing everyone well.

Nikki Fried-Congratulations to Lori Berman on being elected as our new Senate Democratic Leader.

Right now, we need a leader who will fight for all constituents and uphold our values when democratic institutions are under attack. Leader Berman has a friend in me.

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