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Apr 04, 2026
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Florida Democratic Party Statement on the Death of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen

TALLAHASSEE, FL- Today, news broke of the tragic and untimely death of Florida Democratic Party Vice Chair and Coral Springs Vice Mayor, Nancy Metayer Bowen. Upon learning of her passing, Florida Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried released the following statement:

“It is with a broken heart and profound grief that the Florida Democratic Party mourns the sudden and horrific death of our beloved Vice Chair, Nancy Metayer Bowen.

Just days ago, I spoke with Nancy. Just two weeks ago, I held her in a hug at our Party’s Leadership Summit, never imagining it would be one of our last moments together.  Read Full Article

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Republicans know they can't win, so they're trying to cheat: Florida Democrats Slam Trump's Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Order and DeSantis's Voter Purge act

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Last night, Donald Trump signed an unconstitutional executive order gutting vote-by-mail access ahead of the 2026 midterms. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s so-called “Purge Act,” imposing new documentation barriers that will make it harder for seniors, working families, veterans, rural voters, and students to cast a ballot. In response, Nikki Fried, Chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, issued the following statement:

“Donald Trump voted by mail last week, and now he’s trying to take that right away, Read more