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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.
- Democratic (2005–present)
Feb 25, 2023 · Former agriculture commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried won the party chair race, replacing Manny Diaz who resigned after Republicans swept the state in 2022. Fried vowed to take on Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott, and to rebuild the party's fundraising and voter outreach.
Aug 6, 2021 · Fried is a self-described "good Jewish girl from Miami" who is challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2022 Democratic primary. She is the first Jewish woman and the second Jewish governor in Florida history. She has a history of working with the state's Democratic establishment and the marijuana industry, and a feisty personality that has clashed with DeSantis.
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Aug 23, 2022 · Nikki Fried (Democratic Party) was the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. She left office on January 3, 2023. Fried (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Florida. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Aug 22, 2022 · Nikki Fried, the agriculture commissioner and former marijuana lobbyist, is facing a challenge from Rep. Charlie Crist, the former Republican governor and independent turned Democrat, in the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. The two candidates are battling over their positions on issues such as abortion, guns, and DeSantis.
Nikki ran for office for the first time in 2018 after serving as a public defender, child welfare champion, and marijuana legalization advocate. Since taking office, she’s been a fresh voice in Tallahassee, legalizing hemp, standing up for LGBTQ+ equality, fighting for clean water, and more.
Latest News. Nikki Fried gubernatorial campaign raises another $300,000 in May. June 13, 2022. She started June with more than $3.9 million available in cash on hand. With a shrinking Democratic field, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried raised some $300,000 … ‘Those are his people’: Nikki Fried links Ron DeSantis to Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
