You Can Choose Florida Delegates to the 2020 Democratic National Convention!
To see your Delegates GO to DNC Delegates
All registered Democrats in Congressional District 7 are encouraged to vote for delegates to represent Florida at the national convention this summer.
WHO: People who wanted to run as delegates for the national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin applied in March, 2020. You can learn more about these potential delegates from their Facebook pages. Click here: for District 7 Delegate List
WHAT: You can vote for a delegate for EITHER Vice President Joe Biden or Senator Bernie Sanders. As the candidate with the most votes from the March 17th Florida Presidential Preference Primary, Mr. Biden will have 2 male delegates, 2 female delegates, and 1 alternative female delegate. Mr. Sanders is assigned 1 male delegate and 1 female delegate.
WHY: This is the big moment for Florida as we select the Democrats who will represent Mr. Biden and Mr. Sanders respectively to officially put their name into the nomination as our 2020 presidential nominee.
HOW: All voting for delegates will be done electronically. Apply for a ballot NOW until May 13, 2020 (CLICK HERE FOR LINK). You will receive an email with a link for the voting period. You will use this link to vote for the delegate of your choice.
WHEN: Electronic voting will be open and available online starting at 2 pm EDT May 14, 2020 and ending at 2 pm EDT on May 16, 2020. You MUST have already applied for a ballot prior by May 13 to vote. It is safe and secure, and your information will not be sold or distributed.
FAQ:
When is the 2020 National Convention?
Vice President Biden asked for the convention to be moved from July, because of the concerns about COVID-19. The 20202 Democratic Convention is planned for the week of August 17, 2020 in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Do I have to vote for the candidate’s representative that I voted for in the presidential preference primary? No.
I have a few more questions. Where can I find more information?
Please go to this website for more information about the delegate process.
Why Should You Vote for a Delegate? A Personal Story from a Former National Delegate.
By Jeff Wilkinson
First and foremost, this is your opportunity to reward those passionate volunteers who worked so hard to support these presidential candidates. They knocked on doors, made phone calls, helped get out the vote and donated funds, BUT most of all, donated their time and energy for “the cause.”
Equally important, delegates to the national convention will have the chance to participate in discussions of the issues and policies that will be negotiated and agreed to for the 2020 Democratic platform. These issues reflect the values and ideals of the Democratic Party, such as immigration reform, environmental protection, common sense gun laws, reproductive rights for women, healthcare, national defense, and more.
These delegates will represent you and our local Democratic Party to other like minded Floridians and Democrats across this great country. They will take your (our) message to not just other Delegates but Democratic elected officials from across the country. They will have opportunities, both planned and chance encounters, to influence key leaders and emerging leaders of this great party.
Your delegates will have the opportunity to meet, share information and learn from Democrats across the country. They will then bring this new knowledge and support network back to Central Florida to share with us as we work to Turn Florida Blue - up and down the ballot.