Where We Stand

We believe government should work for everyday people, not just the wealthy and well-connected. We believe every Floridian deserves the freedom to build a good life through hard work, with access to quality public education, affordable healthcare, safe communities, clean water, and the opportunity to earn a decent living. We believe democracy works best when every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and every person is treated with dignity and respect.

 

As Democrats, we believe in showing up for one another. We believe in protecting fundamental freedoms, defending workers and working families, supporting small businesses, and ensuring that no one is left behind because of who they are, where they come from, or what zip code they live in. We believe Florida is strongest when we come together around shared values of fairness, opportunity, accountability, and hope for the future.

 

Most of all, we believe in people. In neighbors helping neighbors. In communities organizing for change. In the idea that even when things feel difficult, we still have the power to build a better, more affordable, more just Florida for everyone.

OUR PARTY PLATFORM

Economic Equity

Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream...

Environment & Resiliency

Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience...

Safety, Justice, & Equity

Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally...

Education

Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education...

Healthcare

Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise...

Elections & Voting Rights

Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach...

Open Government

Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform...

NATIONAL ISSUES

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) writes and adopts a new party platform at each Democratic National Convention to detail our shared Democratic values and policy priorities. Whether it’s health care, the economy, education, gun reform, equal pay, voting rights, national security, or the climate crisis, the Democratic Party understands that there’s no single issue that matters more than the rest. Democrats are tackling these issues and others every day.