EMILY’s List endorses Marucci Guzmán in closely watched HD 35 race
The national Democratic group weighed in as Democrats seek to flip a district blue. One of the nation’s largest pro-choice political groups endorsed Marucci Guzmán in a state House Special Election. EMILY’s List, a group dedicated to electing Democratic women who support abortion rights, endorsed Guzmán’s candidacy for House District 35. The support comes at […]
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Katherine Waldron for re-election in HD 93
Protecting her seat is a ‘top priority’ for the group. Just as she did in her first bid for the seat she now holds, Wellington Rep. Katherine Waldron is running for re-election in House District 93 with support from Ruth’s List Florida. It’s the fourth time the statewide abortion rights organization, which exclusively supports Democratic women, has backed […]
Ruth’s List endorses Marucci Guzmán in critical HD 35 Special Election
Leaders say the Latino Leadership executive has the best shot at flipping the seat blue. One of Florida’s most prominent groups defending abortion rights has picked a favorite in a state House Special Election. Ruth’s List endorsed Marucci Guzmán in House District 35. The organization, dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women, said the race marks a chance to […]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.22.23
Christina Diamond has been upgraded to permanent CEO at Ruth’s List Florida, the organization’s board of directors announced. Diamond, a veteran political strategist, has been leading Ruth’s List as the interim CEO since February, when she replaced exiting CEO Lucy Sedgwick. Read more…
Christina Diamond named CEO of Ruth’s List Florida
The Ruth’s List Florida Board of Directors has announced that veteran political strategist Christina Diamond, after successfully serving as interim CEO since February, has been officially named the organization’s CEO. Read more…
Ruth’s List endorses Sarah Henry in HD 38
The Democrat signed up for a rematch against incumbent David Smith. Democrat Sarah Henry is getting an early boost in her challenge to GOP state Rep. David Smith. Ruth’s List Florida, a pro-choice group promoting female candidates, endorsed Henry for her state House bid. Read more…
Ruth’s List Florida congratulates Joyce Morgan on victory in Duval County Property Appraiser’s race
Ruth’s List Florida, the state’s only organization dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women in Florida, on Tuesday, congratulated Joyce Morgan on her historic election as the Duval County Property Appraiser. “We are so thrilled to see Joyce make history as the first African American and first woman elected Property Appraiser in Duval County,” said Christina Diamond, […]
Florida Young Democrats ponder the future
Florida Democrats, who haven’t even managed yet to find someone to run against Rick Scott for re-election to the U.S. Senate next year, are finding recruitment of candidates for down-ballot races difficult, too. Their plight was made stark during an exchange at a Florida Young Democrats workshop during the state party convention in Tampa last […]
Florida Democrats can’t stop the GOP right now. But Nikki Fried says they’re willing to fight.
Florida was already attracting a lot of national attention as passage of its six-week abortion ban loomed. Then, state Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried was removed from an abortion rights protest near the state capitol in Tallahassee earlier this month, and photos and videos of her in handcuffs plastered social media. Her black t-shirt read, […]
Karen Castor Dentel announces run for elections supervisor at luminary-filled Ruth’s List event
Orange County School Board member Karen Castor Dentel said Friday night she will run for Supervisor of Elections next year as Bill Cowles retires from the position he’s held for more than 25 years. Castor Dentel, who made the announcement at a Ruth’s List fundraiser in Winter Park, said she is drawn to the position […]