Here's how — and why — Florida Democrats found candidates in every legislative district this cycle
It was a risky endeavor for Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried to proclaim she will run a candidate in every congressional and legislative district. Up until the qualification deadline, even some of those closest to the recruiting process remained skeptical it would get done.
But as paperwork cleared on a House District 114 candidate, the task was complete. The party thrust into super-minority status in the House and Senate less than two years ago had fielded a candidate in 120 House Districts and 20 Senate Districts (21 counting a Special Election in Senate District 24).
“Democrats made history in Florida today,” Fried said. “This is unprecedented. Since control of Florida flipped i...
