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Broward Democratic Party Condemns “Blue Card”

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The Broward Democratic Party denounces the deplorable campaign tactics of political operative Dan Lewis, Florida Democracy Project, and the attempt to mislead voters with the “Blue Card” slate. Florida’s Democracy Project is a registered PAC run by Dan Lewis at his home address. He is a paid political operative. The Broward Democratic Party does not endorse any candidate in a Democratic Primary, and remains neutral in judicial races. The only position that the party has taken in the August Primary is to support Constitutional Amendment 4, which allows incentives for solar power.

Broward Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Busch said, “I want to make it very clear to voters that the Democratic Party is in no way connected to the “Blue Card”. This is an underhanded tactic that tarnishes the Democratic process.”

Busch went on to say, “I have no knowledge that anyone who appears on the card is responsible for the actions of Mr. Lewis. Candidates should not be unfairly associated with this type of behavior.”

Further, Lewis used the contact information of Northern Broward Democratic Club President Joanne Goodwin without her permission. The Broward Democratic Party has received multiple contacts from voters who were deceived into believing that Goodwin was responsible for the card.

Goodwin stated, “I am outraged that Dan Lewis put my contact information on this card without my knowledge or permission. I hope that voters do not mistake my name on the card as an endorsement or rejection of the candidates listed.”

Goodwin is considering her legal options.

Lewis has been fined in the past for violating election law, and was also caught using a counterfeit union seal on his card.

Broward Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Busch said, “Dan Lewis continues to put out the Blue Card despite the fact voters are deceived into thinking that it is somehow connected to the Democratic Party. Even being found to have violated election law hasn’t stopped him. Please be sure to look for the Broward Democratic Party logo on all Broward Democratic Party communications. The official logo can be found at www.browarddemocrats.org.

National Convention and Delegate Election Information

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2016 Democratic National Convention

The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held the week of July 25th – 28th in Philadelphia, PA.

The process to select Florida’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA will work as follows:

1. The results of Florida’s March 15, 2016 presidential primary election will be used to apportion delegates to the national convention. 

2. On May 7, 2016, grassroots Democrats from each of Florida’s 27 congressional districts will meet in congressional district caucuses to elect 135 district-level delegates to the Democratic National Convention. 

3. Following the congressional district caucuses, the Florida Democratic Party will hold a special meeting in Orlando, Florida, May 21, 2016, where the district-level delegates will meet to select 27 Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates, 45 At-Large Delegates, and 17 At-Large Alternates to the Democratic National Convention. 

By ensuring all Democrats have a voice in the national convention, this Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan will ensure that the Florida Democratic Party delegation will truly represent the tremendous diversity of Florida and the Democratic Party.

List of Official Candidates

Per the rules of Florida’s 2016 Delegate Selection Plan, the Presidential campaigns were permitted a right of review period concluding on April 20, 2016.  Below, please find the list of official Candidates for District Level Delegates as certified by their respective Presidential Campaigns.

Click here to access the List of official Candidates for district level delegates, pledged to the Clinton Campaign.

Click here to access the List of official Candidates for district level delegates, pledged to the Sanders Campaign.

Information on Florida’s 2016 Congressional District Caucuses

The Florida Democratic Party will host Congressional District Caucuses to elect District Level Delegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Congressional District caucuses will take place across the state between 10AM and 2PM on Saturday, May 7, 2016, with early voting in select Congressional Districts to be held on Thursday, May 5,2016.

Click here to download Location and Contact information for the 2016 Congressional District Caucuses.

 

If you wish to file as a candidate for PLEO, At-Large, or Alternate Delegate, please follow the instructions below:

Click here to download the 2016 PLEO, At-Large and Alternate Delegate Filing Form.

 

Please complete the form and mail to:

Florida Democratic Party

ATTN: PLEO, At-Large, Alternate

214 S. Bronough Street

Tallahassee, FL 32301 

 

Please Note:  PLEO, At-Large, and Alternate candidates must fully complete the statement of candidacy, pledge of support and loyalty oath and file it with the Florida Democratic Party between February 17, 2016, and May 9, 2016, by 12:00 pm.  Incomplete submissions will result in your form not being accepted.  Please call 850-222-3411 for questions regarding your filing status.

Delegate Allocation

Florida’s Delegates to the Democratic National Convention are a allocated to each Presidential Campaign based on vote of the March 15, 2016 Presidential Preference Primary.

Please click here to view the Allocation of Delegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

 

Additional Information and Documents

Click here to view the 2016 “How To Become a DNC Delegate” Presentation.

Click here to view the 2016 “How to Run for District Level Delegate” Handout.

Click here to view the 2016 “Delegate Selection Plan.”