State & Federal Democratic Candidates
US SENATE
Congresswoman Val Demings valdemings.com
Courage, Convictions, Toughness, Compassion
From social work to 27 years in policing, including Chief, and reducing crime in Orlando by 40%, Demings calls “defunding” the police “crazy;” but she holds law enforcement to high standards. Val works hard and does the job: “Democrats NEVER TIRE. People have suffered and people have died. Let’s get this done– protect Social Security,
Medicare and healthcare from the Republican onslaught, support public education, preserve the environment, and defend the sacred right to vote: “We are not going back!”
A tireless champion for public safety, civil rights, and the American Dream for all, Val is a person of power, integrity and courage. Compare and contrast that with shape shifter Marco Rubio and his flabby work ethic, backbone and principles. Harley rider Val has the grit and the guts.
GOVERNOR
Rep. Charlie Crist charliecrist.com
Experience, Competence and Civility Working Across the Aisle
“DeSantis is hypocritical: He thinks Florida is the freest state—but apparently not if you’re a woman who would like the right to choose, or LGBTQ and would like not to be harassed at school. Apparently not if you are Black or Brown and want to vote in free and fair elections.”
Crist has deep governing experience, representing the US 13th Congressional District since 2017. He was Governor of Florida from 2007 to 2011. Earlier in his career, Crist was a Republican State Senator, Education Commissioner and Attorney General. In Congress, Crist strongly supports Ukraine, Everglades protection, privacy protection, environmental protection, and aid for domestic violence survivors. Charlie Crist promotes civility and dignity towards all.
Democrat for FOR GOVERNOR
Nikki Fried nikkifried.com , current Secretary of Agriculture/Consumer Affairs
A Lone, Strong Democratic Voice in the Cabinet
“It’s clear that Gov. Ron DeSantis must be a one-term governor.” The only Democrat in the DeSantis cabinet and only statewide Democrat in office since 2012, Fried has been a strong voice standing up for citizen rights, safety, and democracy. She kicked the NRA out of the weapons licensing process, defends
voting rights, and protects the environment. She is running for Governor to build a state that gives power back to the voters. “I’ve been the only person standing in his road for 3 ½ years; I’ve watched him yell, the nepotism, destroying so many things. When called to action in states of emergency, he didn’t do it. People are tired of divisiveness. Trust me again and we will beat DeSantis.”
State Senator – District 22
Universal Primary
There are times when a “universal primary” contest may appear on a primary ballot. This means that all the candidates in the contest are from the same party and they will face no opposition in the general election. When that happens, all voters, regardless of whether the voter is registered with or without a party affiliation, may vote in that contest. The Sarasota Democratic Party does not support or endorse either candidate; neither candidate represents Democratic values.
State Congressman – Congressional District 17
Andrea Dorio Kale
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Board of County Commissioners – District 2
Fredd Atkins freddatkins.com
Sarasota City Commission
Vote for 2. Run Off on Nov. 8
Jen Ahearn-Koch voteforjen.org
Debbie Trice DebbieFortheCity.com
Florida Attorney General
Aramis Ayala aramisayala.com
Jim Lewis jimlewis4florida.com
Daniel Uhlfelder danielforag.com
Secretary of Agriculture & Consumer Affairs
Naomi Blemur facebook.com/NaomiforFL
J.R. Gaillot jrgaillot.com
Ryan Morales ryanforflorida.com
Universal Primary for Hospital Board
Universal Primary
All Candidates running for Hospital Board are Republicans. There are reasons for concern about some of the other candidates you’ll see on the ballot for Hospital Board. The Board should function in a non-politicized manner.