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Nicole Heather Fried (/ f r iː d / FREED; born December 13, 1977) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the chair of the Florida Democratic Party since 2023. Prior to her election as chair, Fried served as the 12th Florida commissioner of agriculture from 2019 to 2023.
Jun 13, 2022 · Meet Nikki Fried. As the only Democrat in Florida’s cabinet, Nikki has been our voice in Tallahassee, standing up for our rights, our safety, and our democracy. She kicked the NRA out of weapons license permitting, legalized hemp for farmers, defended voting rights, and protected our environment.
Feb 25, 2023 · Florida Dems elect Nikki Fried to lead the party after ‘horrific November’. In her remarks following her victory, Fried vowed to unite the party, and work to deny the White House to Florida...
Since taking office, she’s been a fresh voice in Tallahassee, legalizing hemp, standing up for LGBTQ+ equality, fighting for clean water, and more. Now, she’s running for Governor to build a stronger, fairer Florida.
Jun 1, 2021 · Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Tuesday announced a run for governor, setting up a primary between the only statewide-elected Democrat in Florida and Rep. Charlie Crist.
Jun 1, 2021 · MIAMI — Nikki Fried, Florida’s agriculture commissioner, declared her candidacy for governor on Tuesday, casting herself as the Democratic Party’s best option to defeat Ron DeSantis, the...
Aug 6, 2021 · A lawyer and former marijuana industry lobbyist, she is the first Jewish woman in a Florida Cabinet, and one of the state’s four top executives (along with DeSantis, Attorney General...
Aug 23, 2022 · Rep. Charlie Crist is projected to have defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Tuesday in Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary, ABC News reports, setting up a high-profile matchup against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in the fall.
3 days ago · Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried on Tuesday in Tallahassee laid down a marker for the 2024 election, saying Democrats will break out of superminority status at the Florida Capitol ...
Jul 12, 2022 · MIAMI — Nikki Fried, Florida’s agricultural commissioner, insists she can weather a competitive Democratic primary for Florida governor this August. Propelling that hope, she said, is keeping...
