Florida's Democratic executive committee elected Nikki Fried to be its next chair in a four-way race that included Annette Taddeo, Rick Hoye, and Carolina Ampudia.
Former Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried was elected as chair of the Florida Democratic Party on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, beating former State Sen. Annette Taddeo, in Orlando, Florida.
Following her victory, Fried told an exuberant room they would increase"low dollar donations" in the next election cycle and would launch a major contest against Ron DeSantis, who she also referred to as a"zealous fascist dictator." Florida Democrats cheer after electing former Agricultural Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried as chair of the state party on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.of Florida, told Politico that Fried will have to start her chairmanship ‘by convincing the 65 percent of Democrats who rejected her just months ago.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 20: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves at Prive catering hall on February 20, 2023 in the Staten Island borough of New York City.
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