Ruth's List Florida is fast becoming a political force in the state.
            -- Alex Sink, Former Florida CFO & Gubernatorial Candidate

Ruth's List Florida is dedicated to building a progressive Florida by recruiting, supporting, and electing pro-choice, Democratic women to public office in Tallahassee, in county commissions, in city councils, and in other key positions around Florida. Read More

Inspired and supported by EMILY’s List and top Democratic women leaders in Florida (see list of Advisory Council members, below), Ruth’s List was founded in April 2008. With EMILY’s List concentrating on electing progressive Democratic women to the U.S. Congress and other federal offices, Ruth’s List carries out the same mission for state and local offices in Florida.
We are making a real difference! Read what the candidates are saying about Ruth's List.

Ruth's List has been there for me from the very beginning. From the intense "hands-on" campaign training to the valuable resources, Ruth's List is a must for any candidate. I will be forever grateful to Ruth's List for their belief in me.
                                                    --- Candidate for Florida House.

Ruth's List is valuable to me, not just for the outstanding training programs, but for the dedicated personal attention and information ... makes me feel like I am the only candidate in the state.                                            --- Candidate for Florida House.

Thank you to Ruth's List for an exceptionally organized and informative campaign seminar...I thank Ruth's List for all they've done and look forward to continuing my relationship with them.                                             --- Campaign Manager

In its first year, Ruth’s List helped four Democratic women candidates win seats in the Legislature. In the 2010 election cycle, Ruth’s List continued its track record of success in an extremely difficult environment.  In August, every one of our endorsed candidates with a primary won their primary.  In November, Ruth's List training, coaching, and other assistance helped nearly all our high-priority candidates beat their opposition in voter turnout, despite the un-stoppable "red tide." Read more about the Democratic women who are serving in the Florida Legislature in 2011 & 12. Make three resolutions to support these Democratic women and promising future candidates for Florida state and local office.

Carolyn Gray
Former Dean, Emeritus faculty, FGCU
    Sanibel

Pegeen Hanrahan
Former Mayor; Environmental Consultant
    Gainesville

Liz Kitchens
Pollster & Artist
    Maitland

Robin Krivanek, Treasurer
Former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
    Sanibel

Cindy Lerner
Mayor
    Pinecrest

Shellie Sachs Levin
Consultant
    Miami

Susannah Randolph
Executive Director, Florida Watch Action
   Orlando

Nan Rich
State Senator & Incoming Democratic Leader
    Weston

Gloria Romero Roses
Consultant
   Southwest Ranches

Ellis M.M. Robinson, Chair
Consultant to Candidates & Advocacy Groups
    Sanibel

Rose Ann Sharp
Communications Consultant & Business Leader
     Naples

Gay Silberg
Communications & Marketing Consultant
    Naples

Alex Sink
Former Florida Chief Financial Officer
     Thonotosassa

Joy Solomon
Business Consultant & Activist
    Boynton Beach

Katy Sorenson
The Good Government Initiative
    Pinecrest

Doris Weatherford
Author & Historian
    Seffner

Marley Wilkes
Fundraiser
    Tampa

Eileen S. Winterble
Business Consultant & Executive Coach
    Orlando

Who Is Ruth?

Ruth's List is named for Ruth Bryan Owen, the first woman elected to Congress from the South. Ruth successfully ran for office in 1928 and represented a swath of Florida that stretched from the Georgia line to Key West. Read More

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