John,

Juneteenth is an important day of commemoration for the ending of slavery in the United States and the inalienable freedom of African Americans. In celebration of this year’s Emancipation Day anniversary, we want to encourage Ruth’s List supporters to take direct action today by supporting Black women in leadership throughout Florida. 

True equity is only possible if our government and leadership is truly representative of the people it serves. By recruiting and training Black women to run for office, we are working to build and diversify the bench of elected leaders in Florida. It is essential that we elevate Black women who are leading and serving their communities as a part of this mission.

Juneteenth is an excellent opportunity to help out the campaign of a Black woman seeking to serve your local community. Please see below for our list of Ruth’s List endorsed Black women candidates that are on the ballot this year. We encourage you to support them by donating to their campaigns, or contact them to see how else you can help them in their election.

North Florida

Senator Tracie Davis, SD-5

Representative Angie Nixon, HD-13

Central Florida

Senator Geraldine Thompson, SD-15

Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, HD-40

Kelley Diona Miller (Candidate), HD-36

State Attorney Monique Worrell (Candidate), Orange and Osceola counties

Stephanie Arguello (Candidate), Seminole County School Board

Tampa Bay Area

Leader Fentrice Driskell, HD-67

Representative Michele Rayner, HD-62

Representative Dianne Hart, HD-63

Council Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders, City of St. Petersburg

South Florida

Representative Marie Woodson, HD-105

Representative Ashley Gantt, HD-109

Alexcia Cox (Candidate), Palm Beach County State Attorney 

Councilwoman Linda Julien, City of Miami Gardens

Representation matters and everyone deserves a seat at the table. Thank you for supporting this organization and the women who are going to bring real change to Florida.

In Solidarity,

Team Ruth's List Florida