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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 2h

More people in Hialeah rely on the ACA than anywhere else in the country. Republicans want to rip it away.

Democrats passed it, Democrats defend it, and Democrats will keep fighting for affordable care for all.
https://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/obamacare-hialeah-florida-enrollment-118578

Obamacare's unlikely No. 1 city

The health care law's top spot is a solidly Republican working-class town just 10 miles outside of Miami.

www.politico.com

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 20h

The Florida Democratic Party is proud to announce our latest Take Back Local slate — five community-driven candidates fighting to make life better for everyday Floridians ✅

Volunteer, run, or register to vote >> http://floridadems.org/get-involved

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 1d

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 1d

During Banned Books Week, remember: Hillsborough County had the 2nd most book bans in the nation last year.

While FL Republicans play culture war games, classrooms are underfunded and enrollment is dropping. Florida’s students deserve better. https://bit.ly/42r1SYJ

Hillsborough schools rank second in nation for book removals, report says

A new advocacy report indicates the district pulled hundreds of titles for review in June alone.

www.tampabay.com

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 1d

🚨Today is the registration deadline to vote in Nov. 4th Municipal Elections! Make your voice heard on the issues that shape your community.

Visit floridadems.org/voting to register and double-check your status NOW 🗳️

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 1d

Florida leads the nation in ACA coverage with 4.7 MILLION enrolled.

That’s not just a number — that’s your family, your neighbors, YOU.

Democrats passed it and will never stop fighting to protect it.
www.wusf.org/health-news-...

Here's how ACA tax credits expiring and Medicaid cuts could impact Floridians

From the looming Medicaid cuts to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, big changes are on the horizon for health care in the Sunshine State.

www.wusf.org

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 5d

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate Luisa Santos, an educator, community leader, and proud DACA recipient who made history serving on the Miami-Dade School Board.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 5d

Republicans: *Controls every branch, blames it on Democrats*

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 6d

In 2010, Democrats passed the Affordable Care Act — expanding coverage to millions, protecting pre-existing conditions, and making care more affordable. Now Republicans want to dismantle it.

Democrats believe health care is a right, not a privilege. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...

Entering Their Second Decade, Affordable Care Act Coverage Expansions Have Helped Millions, Provide the Basis for Further Progress | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded eligibility for affordable health coverage.

www.cbpp.org

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 6d

Rep. María Salazar claims to stand with working families — but voted to gut ACA tax credits that thousands in her own district rely on. Floridians can’t afford her broken promises on health care.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 6d

On Yom Kippur, we wish all who are observing in Florida and across the nation a meaningful, reflective, and peaceful fast. G’mar Chatimah Tovah!

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 6d

What a weekend in Central Florida: celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring leaders at Onyx’s Men of Honor Dinner, canvassing, and joining roundtables & community meetings. Florida Dems are organizing and building power statewide.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 6d

Floridians deserve leaders who protect their health care — not politicians like Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who voted to rip away ACA tax credits, putting thousands of families in her own district at risk.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 7d

Working families deserve better.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 7d

“While Democrats are focused on protecting health care and ensuring hardworking Americans can thrive, Republicans are manufacturing another crisis," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried.
https://floridadems.org/2025/09/democrats-fighting-for-health-care-as-republicans-force-government-shutdown/

Democrats Fighting for Health Care as Republicans Force Government Shutdown

The Florida Democratic Party denounces the imminent Republican led Government shutdown. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. Rather than working across the aisle to solve pr...

floridadems.org

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 7d

Visit bit.ly/callmyflrep to call your representatives and demand a deal to avoid the republican government shut down.

Representatives | house.gov

All Cannon above-ground rooms are three digits. As you would expect, the first digit indicates the floor level. For example, 303 Cannon is on the 3rd floor.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans are forcing a government shutdown because they don't care about your healthcare.

Democrats are fighting for a simple plan: cancel the cuts, lower costs, and save health care.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 7d

“But more often of late, the lawsuit alleges, [Ron DeSantis] has ‘often chosen to deviate from Florida’s longstanding practice of timely special elections, in violation of his mandatory statutory duty.’”
floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/30/a...

ACLU of Florida sues DeSantis over vacant Hillsborough County Senate seat • Florida Phoenix

The ACLU of Florida has sued Gov. Ron DeSantis on behalf of a Tampa voter, challenging his refusal to call a special election to fill a vacancy in the Florida Senate left when he appointed Jay Collins...

floridaphoenix.com

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans control the White House. They control the House and Senate. A government shutdown is on them.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 8d

Grassroots organizing powered BIG wins in September's special elections.

Now we’re building for 2026 with year-round voter registration, VBM re-enrollment & canvassing.

Help us hit our end-of-quarter goal tonight to keep the momentum going! 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/yearr...

Support our year-round organizing program!

Show your support with a contribution.

secure.actblue.com

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 8d

Weekend recap: phones ringing, doors knocked, energy high. Across the state, Florida Democrats turned out strong — reconnecting with voters, building momentum, and fueling grassroots energy. 💪💙

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 8d

This weekend, FDP Chair Nikki Fried, Vice Chair Daniel Henry, and Vice Chair of Black Voter Engagement Curtis Johnson proudly joined Onyx Magazine’s Men of Honor Dinner to celebrate and uplift powerful service, leadership, and community in action.

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 11d

Did you know? Alicia Santos Baró was a women’s rights activist and Hispanic community coalition builder who helped lead a dedicated fight for political access & education for Hispanic women. #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 12d

THIS WEEKEND: Join our Statewide Weekend of Action to help Democrats get vote ready and re-enroll in vote-by-mail ☎️

Register here >> https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/833451/

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Florida Democrats @fladems.bsky.social · 12d

ICYMI: Here's some of the ways Florida Democratic leaders delivered for you ✅

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