Highlighting Janet Cruz
The Honorable Janet Cruz is running for State Senate District 18 which covers Hillsborough County. Janet attended Hillsborough Community College and started a small business to support her young family. It was a leap of faith that changed her life, turned her into a business owner, and took her out of poverty. In 2010, Janet was inspired […]
Highlighting Dr. Kayser Enneking
Dr. Kayser Enneking is running for State Senate District 8 which covers Alachua, Putnam, and parts of Marion County. She has been a leader at the national and local level advocating for improving quality, and efficiency of our healthcare systems. Her work at UF Health as a practicing physician and healthcare leader have strengthened the quality of care […]
Highlighting Anna Eskamani
Today, Anna Eskamani released her first ad. In this touching video entitled My Mother’s Name is Nasrin, we learn where Anna get’s her inspiration. Eskamani is running for State House District 47 in Orange County. She is in one of the most competitive races in the state and needs all the help she can get! Anna […]
Highlighting Nikki Fried
Nikki Fried is running for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. If elected, she will be the first woman to hold the office. She would also be only the third Democratic woman elected statewide. Fried graduated from the University of Florida 🐊, where she served as student body president, is an attorney, and passionate activist. Watch […]
Court strikes schools amendment from ballot
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck an amendment from the November ballot that would have stripped control of charter schools from local school districts and put it in the hands of the state. The court did not issue a written ruling on the 4-3 decision, stating it would follow “at a later date.”
Ruth’s List Florida Congratulates Gillum On King Pick
TAMPA, FL – (September 6, 2018) – Ruth’s List Florida commends Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on naming Orlando businessman Chris King as his Lieutenant Governor. “We congratulate Mayor Gillum for his pick of Chris King as his running mate today,” Pamela Goodman, President/CEO of Ruth’s List Florida, said. Ruth’s List Florida, […]
Are you on the edge of your seat?
You should be! Ruth’s List FL has endorsed 37 powerhouse women on the ballot in November. They are running up and down the ballot and will be the CHANGE that Florida needs! Are you ready to meet them? Find out more about them by visiting our candidate pages. THEN JOIN A CAMPAIGN NEAR YOU! Candidate: […]
Will surge in women running for office lead to big victories in November?
When it was all over in the primary election that edged out Gwen Graham – the only female on the ballot for governor — advocates for women candidates sat around talking about the reasons for the loss. “Is it a women thing? Is it a South Florida thing? (Graham lost big in Broward and Miami-Dade),” […]
Ruth’s List celebrates ‘historic’ primary election wins
A few hours after the polls closed in Tuesday’s primary election, Ruth’s List Florida sent out an email touting “historic victories” for women candidates it supported across the state.
Midterms Are Just Around The Corner.
The November midterms are officially around the corner. While we saw some disappointing defeats, Ruth’s List FL had an historic night. 28 of our endorsed women won their election on Tuesday. Below is our take on the what happened Tuesday night and how we move forward. Over 1.4 million Democrats voted in the General election, with […]