Ruth Bryan Owen, First Woman Ambassador
Ruth Bryan Owen was a fighter.
Message From Alex Sink
Ten years ago, I had a vision to help build a bench of progressive women ready to lead in Florida. To make that dream a reality, I co-founded Ruth’s List Florida, to recruit, train, mentor, and support progressive women running for office. We wanted an organization that not only guided and trained women to run the best […]
Jane Castor for Tampa Mayor
Ruth’s List is proud to endorse former Tampa Chief of Police, Jane Castor for Tampa Mayor. Jane served 31 years at the Tampa Police Department and worked her way up to be its first woman Police Chief. She has dedicated her life to ensuring a safe Tampa and under her leadership, the city saw a […]
Ruth’s List Florida gathering honors election wins, looks toward 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando summit aims to inspire women candidates, voters to “be the change” TAMPA, FL (February 4, 2019) – To celebrate the record number of women who won their elections in 2018, and to ignite support for future elections, Ruth’s List Florida holds its annual statewide conference in Orlando Feb. 22 and 23. […]
Lisa King for Jacksonville City Council
Ruth’s List Florida has endorsed Lisa King for Jacksonville City Council, At-Large Group One. She is a Jacksonville native who graduated from the local public schools and subsequently raised her children in the city. As a longtime Jacksonville leader, she will fight to keep the JEA, the eighth largest community-owned electric utility company in the […]
Ella Coffee for Tampa City Council
We are proud to endorse Ella Coffee for Tampa City Council. Many of you know her as a community leader, fighter, and public servant. In the Tampa City Council, she will fight to improve infrastructure, build up our working and middle class, and tackle the affordable housing crisis. Click here to find out more about […]
Trailblazer – Advocate – Patriot
RL Florida is excited to announce that the dynamic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy will be our morning keynote speaker on Saturday, 2/23 at our She’s the Change Conference! In 2016, Congresswoman Murphy stood up for her community and did what many had told her was impossible- take out an entrenched conservative incumbent. She did it. And […]
Kayser Enneking: The problems I can’t unsee – reflections on a race
Running for office was one of the most formative experiences of my life. l assure you that counter to campaign trail name-calling, I am not an elitist, racist or cuckoo, although many questioned my sanity when I first threw my name into the political arena. My mission then and now is simple: to improve the […]
Get Well Soon, Justice Ginsburg
Dear Justice Ginsburg, We care about you! Give yourself the gift of time and rest that you need to feel better and get back to the bench. Know that you are surrounded by caring thoughts and heartfelt wishes. Your wisdom and compassion are a light in the darkness. Rest easy. Get well. Ruth’s List Florida […]
Nikki Fried Inaugurated 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
Nikki Fried Inaugurated 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture As Commissioner, she will oversee a $1.8 billion department with nearly 4,000 employees, a $137 billion economic impact, and widespread responsibility for Florida’s food production and safety, consumer protection and licensing, and our state’s waters, forests, energy, and more.