Nikki Fried

Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried is ironically pitching Republicans to vote for the Democratic candidate ahead of the 1st Congressional District special election on Tuesday. "Now I know that most of you probably voted for Donald Trump. But you certainly didn't vote to have your VA benefits cut, veterans being fired from the administration, […]

Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried criticized U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday after he formally announced his Florida governor run. “Byron Donalds is a dangerous political opportunist who should be nowhere near the governor’s mansion,” Fried said in a statement. “One of the least popular people in Tallahassee politics, Byron is best known for […]

DeSantis Takes on 'Bedwetting' Media Over Sympathy for Workers Fired by DOGE Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday excoriated "legacy media" for sympathizing with the scores of federal workers fired by a new department in Donald Trump's administration, but not with...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Collins: "Under @GovRonDeSantis Florida has long led the way on responsible stewardship of tax […]

Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried didn't mince words on Monday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a state version of Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). “Ron DeSantis needs to shut his damn mouth,” Fried said in a news release. “Republicans have been in total control of Florida’s government for nearly 30 years, and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Delegates of the Florida Democratic Party pledged their support on Friday behind Minnesota's Ken Martin and Wisconsin's Ben Wikler for Democratic National Committee Chair. “The future of the Democratic Party starts with investing in the South. As Florida’s population changes, our political significance will evolve and with more electoral college votes on […]

MIAMI- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava outlined her economic accomplishments on Tuesday during her first term in office in the county. "A strong economy means opportunities for all. In my first term, we’ve boosted small businesses, created good-paying jobs, and strengthened #OurCounty’s economy to support residents and families," Cava said.  Specifically, Daniella Levine Cava […]

'The King Has Fallen': GOP Lawmakers Revolt Against DeSantis, Call Their Own Special Session Florida Republican lawmakers revolted against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, adjourning his special session just 15 minutes after it began and, in a stunning move, starting their own surprise...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Our anti-illegal alien proposal calls for making it […]

MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulated Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried on Saturday on her re-election to lead the party for another four years. "Congratulations to @NikkiFried on her re-election as @FlaDems Chair. It’s critical that the Party chart a fresh approach ahead of the midterm elections," Cava said. Guided by the kitchen-table values […]

The victory march does raise questions about political realignment and the future of politicians who switch parties after elections.

State Rep. Hillary Cassel’s (R) departure from the Democratic Party has angered the totality of her former party members. Republicans have embraced the Florida lawmaker, but Democrats are now decrying her time in office. The latest remarks come from Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), who’s accusing state Rep. Cassel of “deceiving” Floridians. The state […]

Nikki Fried, the 'Enemy of Freedom?' If the Democratic Party had any influence on Florida, it's almost all but gone after the 2024 election. This has resulted in Florida growing more red and Democrats across the country deciding to switch parties. Despite this, Democrats like Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried...READ MORE     Rick Scott-Through […]

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R) instead argues that Chair Fried is an "enemy of freedom."

During a time when Democrats are moving away from the party because of platform disagreements, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried (D) is calling for a time of “leadership and self-reflection.”

Americans will be in "grave danger" if Gov. Ron DeSantis becomes the next Secretary of Defense, Florida Democrats claimed Wednesday morning. Party Chair Nikki Fried released her statement hours after the Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump may nominate DeSantis to the Department of Defense post instead of his current nominee Pete Hegseth, […]

Steube Files Discharge Petition to Expedite Passage of Sunshine Protection Act The push to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide has picked up steam again thanks to Representative Greg Steube, who recently filed a discharge petition for the Sunshine Protection Act...READ MORE     Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: " BAN FLUORIDE,  BAN PARABENS,  BAN FOOD DYES,  BAN HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN […]

The Florida Republican Party snarkily endorsed Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Friday morning after she revealed her plan to run for reelection, even after some within the party called for her resignation. Posted to social media, the GOP's "endorsement" for Fried's reelection amplifies the conversation on how poorly Florida Democrats performed on Election Night—losing Miami-Dade […]

Miami Democrat Demands State Chair Fried, County Chair Jones Resign After Disastrous Election Night In his resignation announcement Tuesday, a prominent Miami-Dade Democrat demanded county chairman Sen. Shevrin Jones and state Chairwoman Nikki Fried resign after the Election Night "bloodbath" seemingly...READ MORE     Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "As a former emergency manager, I was appalled […]

In his resignation announcement Tuesday, a prominent Miami-Dade Democrat demanded county chairman Sen. Shevrin Jones and state Chairwoman Nikki Fried resign after the Election Night "bloodbath" seemingly sounded the death knell of the Florida Democrats. Billy Corben, a popular Democrat and filmmaker, also announced that he will register as an NPA because Chair Fried and […]