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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.
Nikki Fried is the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the only statewide elected Democrat in Florida. She is also the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, leading the fight for progressive values and policies.
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 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.
Jun 1, 2021 · CNN — 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...
Jun 1, 2021 · June 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...
