Progressive Caucus Announces Second 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 Second 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

Dana Marie Cottrell – Congressional District 11
Pam Keith – Congressional District 18

Florida Senate

Victor M. Torres Jr. – District 15
Kathy Lewis – District 20

Florida House

Yvonne Hayes Hinson – District 20
Alex Barrio – District 43
Nina Wheeler Yoakum – District 50
Julie Jenkins – District 60
Jasmen Rogers-Shaw – District 95
Matthew Tisdol – District 102
Javier Estevez – District 105

Local

Broward
Teresa Fanning-Williams – Broward State Attorney
Joe Kimok – Broward State Attorney
Willie Jones – Broward Sheriff
Ruby Lenora Green – Broward Public Defender

Pinellas
Dan Helm – Pinellas Supervisor of Elections
Eliseo Santana – Pinellas Sheriff
Tom Topping – Pinellas School Board District 1 At Large

Sarasota
Wilson Pava – Sarasota Charter Review Board District 4

You can also find a complete list of all our 2020 endorsements here.