Rashon Young
Rashon is a community advocate who has worked alongside me and others in the Florida House. I am excited to see him take this next step in serving our community in the State House and know that he has the values and focus to lead effectively.
Learn more about Rashon Young running for State House District 40 by clicking here.
LaVon Bracy Davis
I am honored to serve in the State Legislature alongside Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, and I am confident that she will continue to serve her community with grit and grace in the Florida Senate.
Learn more about LaVon Bracy Davis running for State Senate District 15.
Samuel Vilchez Santiago
I’m proud to endorse Samuel Vilchez Santiago for Florida House District 43. Samuel came to Florida as a political refugee from Venezuela, learned English from scratch, and went on to graduate from Princeton and Oxford, all through Colonial High School. But what truly sets him apart is what he’s done for our community since coming home. As Orange County Democratic Party Chair, he helped flip seven local seats and built a grassroots movement that proved Central Florida is ready for bold, inclusive leadership. He knows the affordability crisis, the fight for public education, and the need to protect immigrant families aren’t abstract policy debates — they’re personal. HD 43 deserves a representative who shows up with that kind of passion and expertise, and Samuel is that leader.
Learn more about Samuel Vilchez Santiago running for State House District 43 by clicking here.
Dr. Jane Aman
Learn more about Dr. Jane Aman running for Florida House District 37.
Felipe Sousa Lazaballet
I am thrilled to endorse Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet for his bid to serve in House District 42. Felipe is a courageous advocate for working families, a compassionate community leader, and someone who leads with lived experience and purpose. He understands what’s at stake for everyday Floridians — from housing affordability to LGBTQ+ equality to the basic dignity of access and opportunity — and he has never hesitated to show up, speak out, and fight for those too often left behind. I know he will bring that same passion and integrity to the Florida House. Felipe is exactly the kind of leader we need, and I’m proud to stand with him.
Angie Gallo
I’m honored to endorse School Board Member Angie Gallo to be the next School Board Chair. In a time when public education in Florida is under attack, Angie is the pro-public education leader we need. For over 20 years, first as a State PTA Legislative Lead, then as a two term OCPS school board member, Angie has shown up for our students, families and educators. She has built a proven track record of fighting to fully fund public education and bringing innovative and inclusive policies to our schools and communities. Electing Angie Gallo as School Board Chair is necessary to ensure that all our children receive the education they deserve.”
Susanne Peña
“I’m proud to endorse Susanne Peña for Orange County School Board. As both an educator and an OCPS parent, Susanne brings a powerful, firsthand perspective to the issues impacting our public schools. She knows what it takes to support students and teachers, and she’s deeply committed to building a school district that serves every child and family.
At a time when public education is being politicized and underfunded, we need leaders like Susanne who will put students first, listen to families and educators, and fight for safe, inclusive, and high-quality schools. Susanne Peña is the advocate our school board needs, and I’m excited to support her campaign.”
Melissa Lopez Marantes
Learn more about Melissa Lopez Marantes running for the Orange County School Board here.