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The Duval County Democratic Party is the official Democratic Executive Committee within Duval County responsible for handling Florida Democratic Party affairs within the county. We proudly represent over 250,000 registered Democrats within Duval County.
Democrats are the party of inclusion. We know that diversity is not our problem—it is our promise. As Democrats, we respect differences of perspective and belief and pledge to work together to move this country forward, even when we disagree. We do not merely seek common ground—we strive to reach higher ground.
The Duval County Democratic Party elects leaders who fight for equality, justice, and opportunity for all. We are working around the clock to build a strong Democratic Party capable of lifting Democrats all across the county to victory in 2022, and beyond. Each victory will take all of us – candidates, supporters, and the DEC – working together.
For more than 200 years, our party has led the fight for civil rights, health care, Social Security, workers’ rights, and women’s rights. We are the party of Joe Biden, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, FDR, and the countless everyday Americans who work each day to build a more perfect union. Take a look at some of our accomplishments, and you’ll see why we’re proud to be Democrats.
To ensure an effective government that supports projects, and provides an opportunity for the citizens of North Florida by advancing candidates, public officials, and policies that promote Democratic values.
An open, inclusive organization that Democrats are proud to support, that positively impacts our community and promotes opportunity for all by winning elections.
The DEC is managed by its members and through its elected leaders. Every two years, immediately following the U.S. Presidential Election and Gubernatorial Election, the DEC elects its officers at its organizational meeting: a Chair, a First Vice Chair (who is of the opposite sex as the Chair), a State Committeewoman, a State Committeeman, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. In addition, the Chair may appoint additional members to serve in party leadership.
Duval Dems Chair:
First Vice Chair:
State Committeewoman:
State Committeeman:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Parliamentarian:
Russell Harper
Press Secretary:
Millicent Leeds
Our Democratic elected officials advocate for Democratic values and policies. From the White House, Congress, State Legislature, and City Council, Duval Dems are represented at every level of government.
Standing Committees are established to further the goals and policies of the DEC and Florida Democratic Party. Each Committee is lead by a Chair that is appointed by the DEC Chair.
Budget:
Hanna Moore
Bylaws & Rules:
Russell Harper
Campaign:
Linae Parkinson
Communications:
Nekinia Wright, Palmer Ferguson
Credentials:
Velma Rounsville
Democratic Organizations:
James Morton
Field:
Mirjam Parkinson
Strategic Planning:
Elizabeth Anderson
District Chairs are the lead Precinct Committee Person (PCP) of their respective council district. They play a pivotal role in motivating, assisting, and supporting PCPs within their districts in voter registration, vote-by-mail sign-ups, and community engagement. District Chairs are elected amongst their fellow PCPs every two years.
Council District 1:
Deborah Brill
Council District 4:
Cole Gabriel, Jacob Guerrero
Council District 5:
Pamela Joyner, Bob Abene
Council District 6:
Mirjam Parkinson
Council District 7:
Millicent Leeds
Council District 8:
Kruzshander Scott, Leslie Jean-Bart
Council District 9:
Heather Dixon, Doug Henning
Council District 10:
Patrice Montague, Luella McQueen
Council District 11:
Jennifer Cowart
Council District 13:
Gae Weber