The Miami-Dade Democratic Party has endorsed Luisa Santos for School Board in District 9.

Ms. Santos moved to Miami from Bogota, Colombia when she was eight and thanks to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, was speaking fluent English by nine. During her junior year at Coral Reef Sr. High, Luisa discovered she was undocumented. She persisted — starting her higher education at Miami Dade College and eventually becoming a proud U.S. citizen.

I ran ads periodically on Facebook urging people to become grassroots level donors to the Miami-Dade Democratic Party.

Miami-Dade, Fla. - Today, the Miami-Dade Dade Democratic Party released its second television ad in the County Mayor’s race titled “Vision.” The ad will be backed by a $250,000 Spanish & English broadcast and cable buy to share Daniella Levine Cava’s vision with Miami-Dade voters.

With the first ballots for the November election going out in less than four weeks, we’re starting a massive educational campaign to make sure Democrats know about the safest way to turn in their Vote-By-Mail ballots!

We need YOUR HELP to run digital ads and radio spots about signing the back of the envelope, mailing it by Oct. 17 or using the secure drop boxes at Early Voting sites. Can we count on you to rush in $25 right now to help get this done?

Today, the Miami-Dade Dade Democratic Party released its first digital ad in the County Mayor’s race titled, “Shady Steve Bovo”. The ad will be backed by an initial five-figure digital buy to share with voters of Miami-Dade County who Steve Bovo truly is and his dangerous record.

I wrote this fundraising email in the wake of the 2020 Republican National Convention.

When Senator Harris was announced as Joe Biden’s running mate, we sent out a congratulatory email, and paired it with a digital ad campaign encouraging constituents to engage with us by donating to the Party.

Tonight is the first night of our 2020 Virtual Blue Gala, Chaired by Miami Beach Commissioner David Richardson. We have an impressive line-up of speakers, artists and entertainers for both nights, including Vice President Joe Biden. You can see the full lineup at www.miamibluegala.com.

Miami, FL: The Miami-Dade Democratic Party will be hosting its annual Blue Gala virtually over two nights, Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30. The special event will feature a number of political leaders and talented entertainers, honoring healthcare and frontline workers who have responded with tremendous dedication during the course of the pandemic. Presidential candidate Joe Biden will close Thursday night with special remarks for the South Florida community.

On Tuesday, we held a special Democratic Executive Committee meeting to make endorsements in key races being held this August 18. We’re now just days away from ballots being mailed for the August election, and weeks away from the start of early voting. Read on to see our endorsements.

“We are thrilled to support Dr. Mara Zapata in her race for Miami-Dade School Board,” said Steve Simeonidis, Chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. “While Dr. Zapata has a strong background in education, what fueled her decision to run her desire to bring equity into the classroom. She knows that public education should serve the needs of all children equally. I look forward to working with Dr. Zapata when she is a member of the Miami-Dade School Board.”

“We are thrilled to support our member, Dr. Marie Flore Lindor Latortue in her race for Miami-Dade School Board,” said Steve Simeonidis, Chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. “Dr. Latortue is a force of nature and changes any room she is in— for the better. I cannot wait for her to join the Miami-Dade County School Board.”

MIAMI-DADE, FL: The Miami-Dade Democratic Party has endorsed Dr. Nancy Lawther for Miami-Dade County School Board in District 9.

Dr. Nancy Lawther is a lifelong educator, a recognized community advocate committed to expanding our children’s opportunities, keeping them safe, and restoring the value of their public school education. Her teaching career crosses state lines — beginning at Yale, then to the University of Georgia and Barry University and the University of Miami.

I wrote this fundraising email on July 1, 2020, as we were getting ready to celebrate Independence Day.

Rhonda Rebman Lopez’s attempt to explain away her Maduro Money exposed her to campaign finance violations

Miami-Dade, FL: - Today, the chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, Steve Simeonidis, filed a formal complaint against Rhonda Rebman Lopez, Republican candidate for Florida House District 120. The complaint alleges that Ms. Rebman Lopez accepted a $1,000 contribution in violation of Florida statute 106.08 which states that “[a] person may not make any contribution through or in the name of another, directly or indirectly, in any election.”

Miami-Dade, FL: Today, the Miami-Dade Democratic Party Steering Committee passed a unanimous resolution calling for the Miami-Dade Elections Department to create drive-through and walk-up dropboxes for voters to deposit completed Vote-By- Mail ballots.

After seeing the long lines in Georgia, and with ballots for our August elections being mailed in Mid-July, time is of the essence.

Here are five reasons you should sign up to Vote-By-Mail.

Senator Gwen Margolis passed away today, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Senator Margolis served in the Miami-Dade County Commission, in the Florida House, and in the Florida Senate. Over the course of her 42-year career in public office, Senator Margolis championed women’s rights, gay rights, and pushed for social justice, and she became the first female president of the Florida Senate.