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2020 Election – Candidate Forums and Endorsements Dates

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The Dolphin Democrats Announce their 2020 Election Endorsement Process
September 11, 2019 

For Immediate Press Release Contact: Alfredo Overa, ​[email protected]

In adherence with their bylaws, in 2020 The Dolphin Democrats will be conducting a series of video-taped candidate forums, open to the public, ahead of the organization’s formal vote of endorsements, which is scheduled to take place on July 8th, 2020 in a closed session to Dolphin Democrat Voting Members only.

The schedule below outlines when each candidate to that elected office will be invited to participate in these public forums.

DATES:

January 8 Forum: Sherriff & SOE

February 12 Forum: Clerk of Court & County & Municipal Offices with election in March

March 11 Forum: State Attorney

March 25 Forum: Public Defender

April 15 Forum: School Board

May 13th Forum: Judicial Forum

June 10 Forum: State & House Rep

June 26 Deadline to file for the 2020 Election

July 8 Closed Membership Meeting to Endorse the 2020 Primary Democrats

August 12 Endorsement – Municipalities Part 1 (Cities to be announced)

September 9 Endorsement – Municipalities Part 2 (Cities to be aDolphin Democrats_Press Release_2020 Endorsement Processnnounced)

October 14 Final Round of Endorsements (Seats to be announced)

In addition, all candidates who would like to participate in the endorsement and their names be put in the endorsement ballot must complete the endorsement questionnaire. The endorsement questionnaire will be emailed to all the candidates who attend the forum, and will be available on our website ​www.Dolphindems.org​ at least 60 days before the endorsement vote.

For more information on the Dolphin’s endorsement process please contact ​Alfredo Olvera​ at [email protected] ​ or ​Zachary Durand​ at ​[email protected]

Endorsement: Coral Spring Commissioner Seat 2, Special Election

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The Campaign Committee will be endorsing candidates running in the Coral Springs Special Election for Commissioner Seat 2 to be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Any qualified candidate who is a registered Democrat and interested in participating in the endorsement process can complete, sign and submit the questionnaire to [email protected] no later than 5:00pm EST. Thursday, April 25, 2019.

The Campaign Committee will review and present the submitted questionnaires to the the Membership for review.  The  endorsement will take place at our Membership Meeting on Wednesday,  May 8, 2019 at 6:30pm at The Pride Center

For questions please email us at [email protected]

Follow links to download Questionnaire:

2019-MUNICIPAL-ENDORSEMENT-QUESTIONNAIRE – PDF FORMAT

2019-MUNICIPAL-ENDORSEMENT-QUESTIONNAIRE– WORD FORMAT

The Campaign Committee

Endorsed Candidates – Municipal Elections – March 12, 2019

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FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE:

 Endorsements – 2019 Municipal Elections 

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The Dolphin Democrats voted to endorse an amazingly diverse group of Democrats in the upcoming municipal elections:

City of Coral Springs:

  • Mayor: Nancy Metayer

City of Miramar:

  • Mayor: Wayne M. Messam

City of Deerfield Beach:

  • Commissioner District 2: Gloria Battle

The Dolphin Democrats would like to congratulate the endorsed candidates and wish them well in their election. The 2019 Municipal Elections will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Thank you to all the members who attended this meeting and participated in the endorsement process.

The Campaign Committee

Press Release-2019 Municipal Elections – Endorsements

March 2019 – Municipal Election – Endorsement Questionnaires

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At the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting, the Dolphin Democrats will be holding an endorsement vote for the candidates who submitted a completed questionnaire by the due date. The meeting will take place at The Pride Center on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:30pm.

We encourage all voting members to review the completed questionnaires by following the link below

Completed Questionnaires 

The campaign Committe

Endorsement Meeting – Municipal Elections – March 12, 2019

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Endorsements – Municipal Elections – March 12, 2019

The Campaign Committee will be endorsing candidates running in the Municipal Election on March 2019.

Any qualified candidate who is a registered Democrat and interested in participating in the endorsement process can complete, sign and submit the questionnaire to [email protected] no later than 11:59pm EST. Monday, January 28, 2019.

The Campaign Committee will review and present the submitted questionnaires to the the Membership for review.  The  endorsement will take place at our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday,  February 13, 2019 at 6:30pm at The Pride Centers

For questions please email us at [email protected]

 

2019 MUNICIPAL ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE– WORD VERSION

2019 MUNICIPAL ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE PDF VERSION

 

 

Broward County Municipalities Endorsements – September

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FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE:

Re: 2018 Endorsements of State House Representative Districts 98 & 103, and Mayor and Commissioners in Municipalities within Broward County

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 The Dolphin Democrats voted to endorse the following Democrats in the upcoming primary election:

FL House – District 98: Michael Gottlieb

FL House – District 103: Cindy Polo

Coral Springs

  • Commissioner 2: Diane Gonzalez Simpson

Pompano Beach

  • Mayor: Michael Alan Sobel
  • Commissioner 1: John Geer
  • Commissioner 5: Barry Moss

Hollywood

  • Commissioner 1: Carol Sandler Shuham

Dania Beach

  • Commissioner: Lauren Odman

Hallandale Beach

  • Commissioner 1: Steven Michael Carlo
  • Commissioner 2: Sabrina Javellana

Lauderdale Lakes

  • Commissioner 1: Paul Martin
  • Commissioner 2: Karlene Maxwell-Williams

 

Plantation

  • Mayor: Aron Davis
  • Group 2: Denise Horland
  • Group 5: Nick Sortal

Margate

  • District 3: Renata Castro

Tamarac

  • Mayor: Gerald Heller
  • District 2: Mike Gelin
  • District 4: Doug Maesk

Oakland Park

  • Commissioner Seat 1: Dr. Mitch Rosenwald
  • Commissioner Seat 2: Robert Thompson

The Dolphin Democrats would like to congratulate the endorsed candidates and wish them well in the election. The 2018 Florida Midterm Election will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Thank you to all the members who attended this meeting and participated in the endorsement process. Let’s keep the blue wave going and turn Florida blue in November.

The Campaign Committee

PRINTABLE VERSION 

2018 – BROWARD COUNTY: SCHOOL BOARD & COMMISSIONER ENDORSEMENT

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FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE:

2018 BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND COMMISSIONER ENDORSEMENTS

On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 The Dolphin Democrats voted to endorse the following Democrats in the upcoming primary election:

BROWARD COUNTY CANDIDATES

Broward County Commissioner:
– District 4: Lamar Fisher

Broward County School Board:
– District 1: Jim Silvernale
– District 4: Tennille Doe-Decoste
– District 6: Laurie Rich Levinson
– District 7: No Endorsement*

AMENDMENTS & BALLOT INITIATIVES
– Broward County Public Schools Tax Initiative: Yes

The Dolphin Democrats would like to congratulate the endorsed candidates and wish them well in their primary election. The 2018 Florida Legislative Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

Thank you to all the members who attended this meeting and participated in the endorsement process. Let’s keep the blue wave going and turn Florida blue in November.

The Campaign Committee

*NOTE: Candidates in these races applied to the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus or the Dolphin Democrats for an endorsement, however a 2/3 majority consensus was not reached. Therefore, no endorsement will be made.

2018 Broward County – Municipalities Endorsement Notice

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Broward County – Municipalities Endorsement Notice

The Dolphin Democrats have officially accepted request for endorsements for all Democrats running for Broward County municipalities. All candidates are encouraged to complete the attached questionnaire and email it to [email protected] anytime before 5:00pm EST on Tuesday, August 28.   A reminder email with the attached questionnaire will be sent at least 7 days prior to the deadline.

Municipal-Candidate-Questionnaire-2018 Word Version

Municipal-Candidate-Questionnaire-2018 PDF Version