Progressive Caucus Announces
First Round of Endorsements for 2020

Coral Springs – Michael Calderin, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, has released the following statement:

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) is excited to announce our first round of endorsed candidates for the 2020 elections.

Recent victories in Florida and around the country show that voters are eager for strong progressives to lead with our shared values. The DPCF offers endorsements in races from US Congress to city commission to highlight those progressive champions who will represent the interests of everyday Floridians and not just the fortunate few.

Candidates applying for DPCF endorsement affirm their support for progressive policy positions on a wide range of topics, including world-class public education, gun safety, environmental protection, healthcare as a human right, and much more. Our caucus is committed to implementing progressive policies at all levels of government as a way to enhance Floridians’ quality of life. This election season is an opportunity for us to spotlight candidates who have the ability to carry the torch through our most dense cities, our sprawling suburbs, and our rural Floridian landscape.

We have reviewed candidates’ responses to our questionnaire and assessed the strength of their campaigns. The DPCF endorsement indicates a candidate is a progressive champion and is running a strong and competitive campaign. We do not endorse in every race. Gerrymandering creates situations where good progressive Democrats must often compete to serve, so we may choose to recognize more than one good choice in a race.

We applaud all the Democratic candidates who are standing and being heard. Running for office is a huge undertaking and they are all to be commended. Too many seats have gone unchallenged in prior election cycles and we are grateful for our Democratic candidates’ commitment to the political process.

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida is proud to endorse:

US House of Representatives

Dr. Albert Chester – Congressional District 5
David Holden – Congressional District 19
Sheila Cherfilus- McCormick – Congressional District 20
Jen Perelman – Congressional District 23

Florida House

Dolores Guzman – District 27
Tracey Kagan – District 29
Scott Hottenstein -District 57
Jessica Harrington – District 64
Michele Rayner – District 70
David Fairey – District 73
Elijah Manley – District 94
Marie Woodson – District 101
Sara McFadden – District 106
Clint Barras – District 120

Local

Kevin Beckner – Hillsborough Clerk of Circuit Court
Nancy Millan – Hillsborough Tax Collector

Sky U. White – Hillsborough County Commission District 3
Patricia “Pat” Kemp – Hillsborough County Commission District 6

Bill Person – Hillsborough School Board District 1
Jessica Vaughn – Hillsborough School Board District 3
Henry “Shake” Washington – Hillsborough School Board District 5
Angela Shroden – Hillsborough School Board District 7

Douglas Rivero – Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District 2
Sonja Brookins – Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District 4