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The official Bluesky account of the Florida Democratic Party. Text 'FLORIDA' to 41011.
🗣️ We need your help making sure Democrats know when and where to vote in the upcoming runoff election on 1/13! Join our Runoff Election Night of Action as we get out the vote for the Fort Pierce City Commission, Seat 2. Register now >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/877977/
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🚨 "On average, the more than 20 million subsidized enrollees in the Affordable Care Act program are seeing their premium costs rise by 114% in 2026,"
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/health-subsidies-expire-launching-millions-of-americans-into-2026-with-steep-insurance-hikes
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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for mi...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/health-subsidies-expire-launching-millions-of-americans-into-2026-with-steep-insurance-hikes
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Happy Haitian Independence Day! Today we honor and reflect on the strength of our Haitian-American communities in Florida and across the nation 🇭🇹
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As we welcome the new year, let's channel our energy into action. Together, we can build a brighter future for all Floridians.
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‼️ FL Republicans’ leadership has failed working families — cutting health care, slashing food assistance, and driving up costs. ➡️ We’re fighting back by mobilizing voters, expanding outreach, and electing Dems who will deliver for everyday Floridians. Join our fight at
floridadems.org/26for26
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Heri za Kwanzaa! Wishing our communities a joyous celebration of unity, collective strength, and shared purpose this holiday season.
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Merry Christmas, Florida Democrats! 🎄Wishing you a holiday filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of community.
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From year-round organizing to key wins across the state, we're closing out the year with wins across the state and the momentum needed to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in 2026 💙✅
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From grassroots organizing to key victories statewide, Florida Democrats are building power brick by brick, race by race, volunteer by volunteer — and 2025 proved it. Check out our latest Substack >>
https://substack.com/home/post/p-182003892
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ICYMI: Here's some of the ways Florida Democratic leaders delivered for you ✅
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"The landslide victories in Miami and Miami Beach did not happen by accident. They were the result of deliberate, sustained investment in municipal elections and year-round infrastructure."
www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/miam...
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Miami and Miami Beach’s momentum wasn’t a blip. We built it.
A year ago, we were told the Democratic Party in Miami-Dade was finished. Instead of accepting that narrative, Miami-Dade Democrats did something different: we listened, we rebuilt, and we organized.
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/miami-and-miami-beach-s-momentum-wasn-t-a-blip-we-built-it/article_83e6edf1-4c9d-4077-9866-2c9fc87c1a65.html
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Florida Democrats are fighting for YOU. The 2026 Affordability Agenda puts Floridians first, tackling the rising costs that impact your daily life. It's time for a more affordable Florida.
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"Advocates say the lack of [ACA] credits will force Floridians to choose between paying unaffordable premiums, selecting plans with reduced coverage, or going without insurance."
https://www.wmnf.org/as-obamacare-deadline-arrives-advocates-worry-about-soaring-healthcare-costs/
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As Obamacare deadline arrives, advocates worry about soaring healthcare costs
Monday is the deadline to choose insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace to ensure coverage starting January 1st.
https://www.wmnf.org/as-obamacare-deadline-arrives-advocates-worry-about-soaring-healthcare-costs/
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Today is the LAST chance to sign up for ACA plans for Jan 1 coverage. Republican leaders in Congress refused to extend critical subsidies, leaving millions of Floridians with skyrocketing premiums and unaffordable health insurance.
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Happy Birthday to Chair Nikki Fried! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership, your grit, and your unwavering commitment to fighting for a better Florida. We’re proud to have you leading the way.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis stole $35 million in taxpayer funds — an amount far greater than previously known, to defeat two ballot amendments last year. DeSantis really hates democracy. Read more at:
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article313630394.html#storylink=cpy
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DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article313630394.html#storylink=cpy
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Gov. Ron DeSantis stole $35 million in taxpayer funds — an amount far greater than previously known, to defeat two ballot amendments last year. DeSantis really hates democracy. Read more at:
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article313630394.html#storylink=cpy
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DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article313630394.html#storylink=cpy
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While Democrats fight to save healthcare, Senators Rick Scott & Ashley Moody just voted against extending Affordable Care Act Credits for 4.7 Million Floridians.
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Republican policies are crushing Floridians who are working harder than ever to make ends meet. It's time to put our families first.
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Congratulations to Rob Long for winning the Florida House in District 90. Palm Beach is in good hands and will be well represented by Rob as he joins our caucus to focus on making Florida more affordable for working-class people!
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Congratulations to Monica Matteo-Salinas for winning the Miami Beach City Commission, Group 1 seat. Her victory ensures that Democrats maintain a hard-fought majority on the Commission, capable of governing Miami Beach effectively and responsibly!
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Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
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Miami 📣 we’re less than 24 hours away from making history. Tomorrow, you can elect the Eileen Higgins to be the first woman to ever lead the City of Miami. We spent today canvassing with Eileen and Congressman Rahm Emanuel and we’re taking that momentum all the way to Election Night.
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📢 Mayor Pete Buttigieg is supporting Eileen Higgins for City of Miami Mayor and so should you. Eileen has fought for affordable housing, better transit, and safer neighborhoods. Please make a plan to vote by December 9th!
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Floridians choose their elected officials. Not the other way around. 🗣️ Go to
bit.ly/flstaterep
to call your Republican Representatives and say: NO NEW MAPS.
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‼️THIS WEEKEND: We need your help to get out the vote in the SD-11 and HD-90 Special Elections, and the Runoff Election in the City of Miami and Miami Beach! Register now for our GOTV Weekend of Action >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
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ICYMI: Here's some of the ways Florida Democratic leaders delivered for you ✅
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FL Republicans know their policies are making life unaffordable and pushing families off health care — so now they’re trying to rig elections to stay in power.
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‼️THIS WEEKEND: We need your help to get out the vote in the SD-11 and HD-90 Special Elections, and the Runoff Election in the City of Miami and Miami Beach! Register now for our GOTV Weekend of Action >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
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December 9 GOTV Weekend of Action Phonebank · Florida Democratic Party
Join the Florida Democratic Party for our **December 9 GOTV Weekend of Action** as we get out the Special Election vote in Florida Senate District 11 and House District 90, and the Runoff Election vot...
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
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‼️REMINDER: Miami deserves a champion for working families. 📲TONIGHT: Join us and the Democratic Mayors Association for a phone bank to get out the vote for Eileen Higgins! Register now >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/872028/
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GOTV Phonebank for Miami Mayor Runoff with Democratic Mayors · Florida Democratic Party
**Join the Florida Democratic Party and the Democratic Mayors Association to phone bank for Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor!** We’re gathering volunteers from across the country to boost voter turnou...
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/872028/
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🚨 Winter Haven, make a plan to vote today! Find your polling place now at
iwillvote.com/fl
and call the Voter Assistance hotline (833) VOTE-FLA if you experience any issues voting. 🗳️ Get your Democratic Voter Guide at
floridadems.org/voting
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Miami deserves a mayor who will fight for working families. That's why we're all in for Eileen Higgins! ☎️ Join us and the Democratic Mayors Association for a phone bank to get out the vote! Register now >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/872028/
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GOTV Phonebank for Miami Mayor Runoff with Democratic Mayors · Florida Democratic Party
**Join the Florida Democratic Party and the Democratic Mayors Association to phone bank for Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor!** We’re gathering volunteers from across the country to boost voter turnou...
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/872028/
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"Floridians cannot allow the legislature to rig our elections for the president. Now is the time to speak up, regardless of your political affiliation, and demand that our lawmakers play by the rules."
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/29/say-no-to-trumps-mid-decade-redistricting-opinion/
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Say no to Trump’s mid-decade redistricting | Opinion
The Florida policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center writes that a proposed mid-decade redistricting in Florida is an anti-democratic attempt to ensure one-party rule in Washington.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/29/say-no-to-trumps-mid-decade-redistricting-opinion/
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Republicans really said "Everything must go! Including your healthcare."
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Happy Thanksgiving, Florida! Today we’re thankful for the strength, spirit, and resilience of the communities across our state. Together, we're fighting for a better Florida.
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Floridians are working harder than ever, yet life is only getting more expensive. Republican leadership is to blame. It's time for change.
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"Over the past decade, President Trump has continuously ramped up his extreme calls for violence and has repeatedly put lives in danger with his menacing rhetoric," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. Full statement ⤵️
floridadems.org/2025/11/flor...
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Florida Democratic Party Responds to Trump’s Reckless Call for U.S. Veterans and Lawmakers to be Executed for Telling the Truth
Today, in a reckless, unprecedented, and extremely dangerous Truth Social post, President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress and his political adversaries. Democratic Party Chair Ni...
https://floridadems.org/2025/11/florida-democratic-party-responds-to-trumps-reckless-call-for-u-s-veterans-and-lawmakers-to-be-executed-for-telling-the-truth/
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“Our sensitive, pristine natural environments are not up for auction to the highest bidder, no matter what Trump has promised his big oil donors," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. Full statement ⤵️
floridadems.org/2025/11/flor...
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Florida Democratic Party Responds to Trump Administration Proposal to Open Florida’s Coasts to Offshore Drilling
Today, the Trump Administration announced a proposal to open Florida’s coasts to offshore drilling. Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement upon the announcement: “Trump’s pr...
https://floridadems.org/2025/11/florida-democratic-party-responds-to-trump-administration-proposal-to-open-floridas-coasts-to-offshore-drilling/
about 2 months ago
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ICYMI: Here's some of the ways Florida Democratic leaders delivered for you ✅
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"Florida single-family home sales have been spotty at best for much of this year, showing unease in the housing market. Now, a new report shows Florida topped all other states in the number of home foreclosures in October."
floridapolitics.com/archives/766...
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Florida ranks tops among states for home foreclosures in October
The Tampa metro area saw the most foreclosures last month in the U.S. among major metros.
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/766174-florida-ranks-tops-among-states-for-home-foreclosures-in-october/
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Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and failed Republican leadership is forcing Floridians to make impossible choices. Democrats aren't backing down. We're fighting to make your life affordable.
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‼️ SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT: Join our Take Back Local Night of Action to help make sure Democrats know when and where to vote in the upcoming SD-11 and HD-90 Special Elections on December 9. Register now >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854939/
about 2 months ago
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With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Davey Jones, a longtime party leader from Okaloosa. His kindness, determination and dedication to the Democratic party will be remembered and deeply missed.
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🚨RUNOFF ELECTION ALERT: Join our Night of Action to help make sure Democrats know when and where to vote in the upcoming runoff elections on December 9. Register now >>
https://www.mobilize.us/miamidadeyoungdemocrats/event/868580/
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Runoff Election GOTV Night of Action Phonebank · Miami-Dade Young Democrats
Join the Florida Democratic Party for our **Runoff Election Night of Action** as we get out the vote in the City of Miami Mayoral, City of Miami Beach Commissioner, Group I, and Winter Haven runoff el...
https://www.mobilize.us/miamidadeyoungdemocrats/event/868580/
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"At least one Central FL SNAP recipient said she still hasn't received her federal food assistance...Sabrina Simmons said she and her husband have struggled this last month to feed their four children."
https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/11/17/some-snap-recipients-still-unfunded-
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Florida SNAP recipient still waiting on funds post-shutdown
The USDA announced SNAP recipients should be getting their benefits by this week, but at least one Central Florida woman is still waiting.
https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/11/17/some-snap-recipients-still-unfunded-
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"Florida is getting hit hard...For Celeste Jameson, 41, a paralegal who lives in North Port, the monthly premiums next year will more than double, from $266 to $593."
https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2025-11-18/soaring-health-care-costs-stun-tampa-area-workers-who-buy-insurance-through-aca
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Soaring health care costs stun Florida workers who buy insurance through ACA
Prices are spiking as temporary COVID-era subsidies end and insurers raise rates to offset people leaving the coverage pool. For many, the premiums will be too high to retain their plan.
https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2025-11-18/soaring-health-care-costs-stun-tampa-area-workers-who-buy-insurance-through-aca?link_id=5&can_id=1a9625f0af570c8914bcdd4692631971&source=email-progress-florida-daily-clips-11-18-25&email_referrer=email_2985582&email_subject=progress-florida-daily-clips-11-18-25&&
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🗣️🚨 If you're ready to run for office but don't know where to start, our Ready to Run training is for you! We’ll walk you step-by-step through the filing process, setting up your campaign, and accessing FDP resources to get started. Register now >>
https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/863736/
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Our Take Back Local candidates are ready to show up, listen, and deliver for Floridians who are tried of Republican chaos. Visit
floridadems.org
to find voting info and ways get involved 🗳️
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"Rising prices for home and flood insurance have added to the [affordability crisis in southwest Florida], leaving working- and middle-class families struggling with the costs of living in a disaster-prone area,"
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...
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Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-5546761/home-insurance-florida-climate-disaster-cop30?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr
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"Florida's public schools will be the first to follow a conservative educational model developed by a group known for authoring Project 2025, now that the State Board of Education approved a new framework known as the Phoenix Declaration."
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Florida first in nation to adopt conservative educational plan from Heritage Foundation
Florida schools will follow a conservative educational model under the Phoenix Declaration, developed by the Heritage Foundation.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-first-nation-adopt-conservative-194440925.html
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