This November, we're going to Take Back Florida. These are the Democratic candidates running for office in your county. Learn more about them below and get involved!
Orange COUNTY
Kamala D. Harris & Tim Walz
For President & Vice President of the United States
Vice President Kamala Harris has devoted her career to fighting for the people. As the daughter of parents who brought her to civil rights marches in a stroller, she was inspired to tackle injustice from an early age. She took that mission to county courtrooms, the California Attorney General’s office, the United States Senate, and the White House. Now she is running for President of the United States to continue protecting our freedoms, delivering justice, and expanding opportunity so that every American can not just get by, but get ahead.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
For United States Senate
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a proud mother and Floridian running to be Florida’s next U.S. Senator. Debbie got her start working her way from a minimum wage job at a donut shop to serving as the first South American immigrant in Congress. Since then, she has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in transit investments and Everglades restoration funds to Florida, written the bill to expand Medicare, and fought to protect Floridians’ freedoms. Debbie and her husband Robert live in Miami and have three children.
Nate Douglas
DISTINCTION CANDIDATE | For State House, District 37
Nate Douglas is an educator, policy researcher, and the youngest elected official in Orange County history. Raised by hard-working first generation immigrants, Nate saw his mother – a teacher of 25 years – take on a part time job at a theme park, and his father – a landscaper – open up a small business just to make ends meet. Nate entered politics with a vow to protect working-class families like his own. He advocates for homeowners and renters against exploitative practices, champions bodily autonomy under a regressive state government, and fights to protect our environment from the influence of big developers and fossil fuel industries.
Marsha Summersill
DISTINCTION CANDIDATE | For State House, District 39
Marsha Summersill, candidate for State House District 39, is a lifelong advocate for Florida’s families and children. Born and raised in Apopka, Marsha’s career spans from an advocate for children and victims of abuse with DCF, the Child Protection Team, and Children’s Legal Services for 18 years. Inspired by the tragic loss of her brother due to Florida’s flawed healthcare system, Marsha is determined to fight for quality accessible healthcare and address critical shortages in the industry. With a focus on protecting reproductive rights and tackling the property insurance crisis, Marsha will prioritize the needs of Floridians over corporate interests in Tallahassee.
Leonard Spencer
DISTINCTION CANDIDATE | For State House, District 45
Leonard Spencer is a proven business leader who has gained a reputation for bringing innovation to large organizations and partnering with small businesses to help them grow, create new jobs and lower costs for working families. He’s done this by bringing people together, working through complex issues, and helping businesses find new customers like Disney and other Fortune 500 companies. He knows growing our economy from the middle out and the bottom up starts with ensuring everyone has access to opportunities.
Maria Revelles
DISTINCTION CANDIDATE | For State House, District 47
Maria Revelles is a lifelong affordable housing advocate and union leader and organizer. A leader in the Puerto Rican Hispanic communities, Maria served as the Founding Director of Vamos4PuertoRico in Florida. As a Commissioner of Housing, Maria spearheaded efforts to provide accessible, affordable housing. Maria lives in Kissimmee with her husband and children, where she leads efforts to improve access to quality education, housing, jobs, and healthcare. Maria will fight to protect our rights and freedoms, and give all hardworking families a fair shot at a better future.
Jim Moyer
For Soil and Water Conservation, Seat 2
Karolyn Campbell
For Soil and Water Conservation, Seat 4
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