Women United for Florida Families-WUFF PAC

Jacksonville icon, investigative journalist, marathon runner, and 3X cancer survivor Donna Deegan has formally announced her candidacy to be the first woman mayor of Jacksonville, FL. This is hugely consequential for a City that has 37K more registered Democrats than Republicans, but has suffered through 8 years of being "governed" by a ruling minority. Donna is well positioned to win this race, in part because of her biography and name recognition--she anchored the evening news in Jacksonville for 20 years, and went on to create a successful foundation devoted to breast cancer research and providing services for patients and their families....

Why we need to run a candidate in every race: Donna Deegan edition Losing a race can set a candidate up for the next race--which is why we need to support all women candidates

"It's not your turn, dear." Party leaders react to women who have political will and power, and it's not pretty.

“It’s not your turn, dear.” Smart, qualified women are being told by the Democratic establishment that it's "not their turn" to run for office. We call BS

Florida Democrats* are notoriously unconcerned about filling the down-ballot with qualified candidates. Indeed, some Dem leaders (cough--Gary Farmer) are famous for discouraging new candidates from "pi***ng off" Republican incumbents. In 2018 and 2020, lots of folks ran in state and local races, despite having been actively discouraged or simply ignored by the state party. Very few of them won that particular race, but every single one made an impact....

Why it’s crucial to have a candidate in every race: Tracye Polson edition Florida Democrats* are notoriously unconcerned about filling the down-ballot with qualified candidates. Indeed, some Dem leaders (cough–Gary Farmer) are famous for discouraging new candidates…

The greatest single threat to Florida Families is the Florida State Legislature--they are openly considering a Texas style forced birth bill. It needs to be stopped at the ballot box

The greatest single threat to Florida Families is the Florida State Legislature Florida State Legislators are feeling empowered by the Texas forced birth bill. This needs to be stopped at the ballot box in 2022. Focus on the State Senate

Hey --Please join us on Thursday, August 12 at 10am EST to meet Barbara Sharief, the standout woman candidate to replace Civil Rights Icon Alcee Hastings in a special election in FL CD 20. This is happening THIS November. so she needs our help now. She is polling well in a crowded field. She has won elections, in fact has never lost one, in SE Florida.

When: Aug 12, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Florida Division of Elections has recently published guidance regarding the filing fees and petition requirements to become a qualified candidate. If you're new to this, a candidate can always just pay the fee, but Florida's filing fees are the second highest in the nation (Arkansas' are higher), so many prefer to qualify by petition. It's also a great way to start to get the word out and engage with voters....

Looking for a way to help? Sign and send petitions to get great candidates qualified to run. Great candidates need your help to qualify for the ballot--check out our Petitions page to download, print, sign and send

Meet a standout candidate in the Special Election in FL CD 20 - https://mailchi.mp/8e7df4ff4d1d/meet-a-standout-candidate-in-the-special-election-in-fl-cd-20

Meet Barbara Sharief, who is running to succeed Civil Rights icon Alcee Hastings in Florida's 20th Congressional District. Her Special Election is in November 2021, so she needs our help NOW.

A Ray of Sunshine in FL CD 18--Corinna Balderramos Robinson to challenge Brian Mast. Learn why WUFF PAC is supporting her.

A Ray of Sunshine in FL CD 18–Corinna Balderramos Robinson to challenge Brian Mast. Florida CD 18 has a very qualified woman, Corinna Balderramos Robinson, ready to take on three-term anti-masker Brian Mast.

Val Demings Fabulous Quarter -

Val Demings Fabulous Quarter

Join A Virtual Conversation about Reproductive Justice in Florida - https://mailchi.mp/4c6cd0d2256c/join-a-virtual-conversation-about-reproductive-justice-in-florida-5252228

Florida may be done with the pandemic, but the pandemic is not done with Florida--and the narrative that Governor DeSantis is pumping is full of holes

Florida may be done with the pandemic, but the pandemic is not done with Florida Critical pandemic theory suggests that Governor DeSantis' response to the virus leaves a lot to be desired.