Endorsed candidates

FLIC Votes supports progressive, transformative, and bold candidates. If you’re interested in seeking an endorsement from FLIC Votes, the first step is to fill out our Endorsement Inquiry Form below!

FLIC Votes works hard to ensure the proper representation of our communities. Getting endorsed is a privilege that must be earned. We ask that you answer these questions truthfully and as descriptive as possible.

Charlie Crist

Florida Governor

Val Demings

US Senate

Alisson Miller

Florida State Attorney

Carlos Guillermo Smith

Florida State House District 37

Tiffany Hughes

Florida State House District 39

A.J. D’Amico

Florida State House District 113

Mike Glien

Mayor of Tamarac

David Ruffin

Mayor of Fort Myers

Marleine Bastien

Miami-Dade County Commission District 2

Katrina Shadix

Seminole County Commission Seat 2

Patricia Smith

Seminole County Commission Seat 4

Viviana Janer

Osceola Commission Seat 2

Guerdy Remy

Altmonte Spring City Commission District 2

Keesha Benson

Pinellas County School Board District 3

Autumn Garick

Seminole County School Board District 5

Kelley Davis

Seminole County School Board District 2

Teresa Watkins Brown

Fort Myers City Council Ward 2

Steven Blumrosen

City of Bonita Springs District 3

Jude Richvale

City of Bonita Springs District 5

Ray Murphy

Fort Myers Beach Town Council

Amendment 1

Vote No On Limitation On The Assessment Of Real Property. Used For Residential Purposes.

Amendment 2

Vote No Abolishing The Constitution Revision Commission

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2020

How to become an endorsed candidate

Endorsement process

The first step in the endorsement process is completing the Endorsement Inquiry form which can be found here.

Upon submission of this form, candidates will receive an email from FLIC Votes’ political staff for an interview. Once the interview is completed, the Political Department will bring the endorsement to the FLIC Votes Board of Directors for approval.

This will then go up to a vote, if decided, then you will be notified of endorsement.

Endorsement criteria

FLIC Votes endorses candidates for local, state, and federal elective offices. While endorsement is based on several factors, to be considered for an endorsement, candidates must:

Demonstrate a commitment to supporting progressive values, including a vibrant economy that provides jobs with a living wage, a clean and safe environment, access to health care and high-quality education, an inclusive democracy, comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship; commitment to reproductive freedom, LGBTQ equality, and racial equity
Demonstrate community support and a realistic path to victory
Align with FLIC Vote’s strategic priorities
Understand the role of immigrant populations as it relates to your district(s)
Have a clearly outlined policy platform that advances the quality of life for immigrants in your district