The Anna for Florida Blog

Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani won the 2018 Political Salsa Straw Poll, organized by the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida.

The mission of the Women’s March Florida is “to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.”

“If Eskamani beats her Republican opponent in November, she’ll join a class of progressive candidates whose elections will reshape the Democratic Party.”

Anna V. Eskamani has received the endorsement of the Sunrise Movement, an organization of young people committed to the health and wellbeing of all people, while also addressing the deep influence of fossil fuel executives in politics.

Anna won the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s HD47 Straw Poll with 43.98% of the vote.

I got home from Washington DC late last night, after serving on a panel at the National Press Club on the power of the #MeToo movement in the 2018 elections.

Anna V. Eskamani has dedicated her career to ensuring the education and turnout of youth in local, state, and national elections.

Anna’s campaign to highlight twenty amazing places to live, work, and play in House District 47.

Anna led a team of six people across 22 counties, fighting to ensure Floridians had the ability to access a full range of reproductive health care options.

“Thank you for stepping up to run”

“Eskamani is young, motivated and ready to bring much needed progressive change to Florida.”

“FEA has chosen to endorse your candidacy for the office of House District 47″ stated Joanne McCall, President of FEA.

Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani has officially qualified for the ballot.

We get a LOT of questions about our logo. What does it mean, where did it come from, was it inspired by Wonder Woman? With all of these questions, we thought it would be important to press pause, and tell the story of our campaign logo.

Many of the values I hold today I can credit to my Dad. The importance of family, education, hard work, and my love for all things space and Pink Floyd.

“As a daughter of immigrants I cannot stand silently by as Dreamers, DACA recipients, and immigrants, are ripped apart from their families and stripped of their rights and protections.”

The time is now to move onward. Anna’s team is driven by her passion for people. She looks past anger and negativity to create progress. She is a leader and an educator. I am proud to be a Field Team Leader on a campaign filled with motivation, inspiration and passion, and cannot wait for our victory in November!

“A daughter of immigrants from Iran, Anna’s life story epitomizes American principles and values of hard work, perseverance, equality, and commitment to family.”

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings has officially endorsed Anna V. Eskamani for Florida State House District 47.

Denim Day is an international reminder that sexual assault is never a survivor’s fault, no matter what they were wearing

The video is of Representative Scott Plakon, a Republican in Seminole County, telling the audience how, “We gotta stop Anna from getting in there.”

The First Time Democratic Candidate is lifting up the importance of getting annual STD screenings

  The Florida Division of Elections posted fundraising totals from across the state and I am proud to announce that we raised the most of all Central Florida State House Candidates last month!     But that news gets even better: Since we launched our...

“Anna is honest, ethical, and intelligent. She represents the type of fearless leader Florida needs.”

Dear Reader, I was born and raised in Orlando to a working class family of immigrants from Iran. One of the most important holidays for my family is Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which falls each year on the spring equinox. Today marks that day, and from my family to...

“As one of the original founding members of the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, I am honored to receive the distinction as a “Gun Sense Candidate” by Moms Demand Action.”

“Anna understands the struggles so many working families in Florida are facing, because she grew up facing those same struggles every day.”

“This is more than just a moment, this is a movement” -Anna Eskamani Orlando, FL -- Democratic candidate Anna V. Eskamani has officially raised more than $200,000 in her bid to take back Florida State House District 47. The Orlando native and first time candidate...

“Anna would become the first Iranian American ever elected to the Florida legislature!”

There is power to find in our pain. I learned that when I lost my Mom to cancer in 2004, and I felt it again in 2016 when 49 people were murdered at Pulse nightclub, once more at the hands of an assault rifle.

February is Black History Month, and our team is proud to support, respect, and share the rich cultural history of our African-American residents, monuments, and legacies throughout District 47. For this reason, we want to spotlight our very own Hannibal Square....

Dear Reader, Like you, my heart aches. The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland has left us all stunned and in shock. The students impacted will always live with trauma, their families will forever be in pain, and our first responders will...

Winter Park, FL -- Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani has earned the endorsement of Polly and Thaddeus Seymour. “We are excited that Anna Eskamani is running to represent our community in Tallahassee,” said Thad. “We strongly support...

“Anna’s drive, talent, and passion shines in every endeavor she undertakes.”

Orlando, FL -- Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani has earned the endorsement of Central Florida Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy. “I am excited and proud to support Anna in her bid to serve the people of House District 47,” said...

Orlando, FL -- Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani has earned the endorsement of the Florida Professional Firefighters. “The over 26,000 women and men that make up the Florida Professional Firefighters are proud to support the candidacy...

Washington, DC-- Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani has earned the endorsement of the national organization #VoteProChoice. #VoteProChoice has a clear theory of change to mobilize the nation's pro-reproductive health majority by...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2018 CONTACT: Anna V. Eskamani / anna@annaforflorida.com / 407-376-3609 Orlando, FL -- Orlando’s very own Anna V. Eskamani is featured on this month’s cover of TIME Magazine. You can see her on the bottom right and read...

Over 500 men and women make up the Orlando Professional Firefighters Local 1365.

Democratic candidate for Florida House District 47 Anna V. Eskamani has earned the endorsement of the national Women Under Forty PAC (WUFPAC).

December 27, 2017 - We love surprises, so you can only imagine our excitement when an email from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) was forwarded to our campaign, highlighting our race as one of their 18 in 2018 picks: ANNA ESKAMANI Anna Eskamani got...

Thanks to 109 volunteers, we collected 1,484 petitions to qualify.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2017 CONTACT: Anna V. Eskamani / anna@annaforflorida.com / 407-376-3609 Orlando, FL -- Former State Senator Geraldine Thompson has thrown her support behind Anna V. Eskamani for Florida House District 47. “Anna is a leader in our...

Anna V. Eskamani, candidate for Florida House District 47, announced the formation of her campaign’s Finance Committee. This team includes 18 influencers from across Central Florida, the state, and nation with three former elected officials.

Ruth’s List Florida, the state’s only resource dedicated to recruiting and aiding Democratic women candidates, announced their endorsement of Anna V. Eskamani in the House District 47 race.

Democrat Anna V. Eskamani is chosen for the legislative district with Orlando’s Pulse nightclub.

I am honored to have the support of labor and am committed to working alongside unions and business owners to build a fair economy that works for all.

“My wife Jerol and I consider Anna to be a promise for the future.”

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has officially endorsed me for Florida House District 47!

  For Immediate Release: August 31, 2017 Contact: Taylor Houston, (860) 884-8853 / press@pridefund.org       LGBTQ PAC focused on gun reform makes endorsement in Florida’s House of Representatives Race Washington, D.C., August 31, 2017 — Pride Fund...