Dear Democrats,

We all can now take a collective sigh of relief and celebrate the start of a new chapter for our country, knowing that President-Elect Joe Biden is headed to the White House with more votes than any Presidential ticket in history, and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris will also make history as both the first woman and the first Black and Southeast Asian Vice President. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will work tirelessly to improve the lives of every single American. Their inclusive, clear-eyed leadership is precisely what we need to restore the soul of this nation.

Let's also congratulate each of the 286 Democratic candidates who won across Florida. And I thank all of our down-ballot Democrats, our Party leaders, our staff, and all of our amazing volunteers who gave their blood, sweat, and tears to help Democrats win. All politics is local, and winning local and municipal races must continue to be a key pillar of an effective strategy in Florida.

It's clear we have much work to do, as a nation and as a state, but Joe Biden has never given up when things are difficult, and neither will we. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you for all of your hard work!
Forward,
Terrie Rizzo
Chair
Florida Democratic Party
Florida Democrats Win 225 Local and Municipal Races
In 2019, FDP launched the Municipal Victory Program (MVP) to provide training, digital and communication resources, data and analytics tools and direct investments to municipal and county races. And it paid off -- 225 Democrats were elected to local, municipal, and county offices on Election Day! These victories were propelled by the amazing work of our local county parties, caucuses, progressive partners, the FDP MVP, and most importantly the amazing candidates who stepped up to serve. 

Ken Russell, City of Miami Commissioner and Chair of the FDP Municipal Victory Program, said, "Investing in local and municipal candidates is key to building long-term infrastructure on the Democratic side in Florida. That is what the Municipal Victory Program did, and we are seeing progress all across the state. I can not wait to work with these local leaders to build a better future for Florida from the bottom up.”

These victories spanned counties all across Florida, not just Democratic strongholds. See the full list here.
Help With Georgia US Senate Runoff Elections
The Georgia runoff elections will determine the balance of the US Senate. The Georgia Democratic Party has shared this Mobilize link for those who wish to volunteer. Please share this link with your Democratic networks and let's help send Democrats Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock to the Senate!
Data Team Office Hours Update
Our Data Team is still hosting daily office hours to assist you with your VAN, Mobilize, and SendDem questions. Please note the new link and call-in number to connect with the Data Team:
Data Team Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Call 681-404-0134‬ PIN: ‪349 760 455‬#

Alternatively, you can submit a Data Ticket anytime.
FDP Holiday Hours
FDP Offices will be closed the following dates in observance of the holidays:
  • Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27
  • Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25
  • Wednesday, December 30 through Friday, January 1
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