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Who's Flipping the Switch? Why Voting Ain't Just About Politics - It's Your Pockets + Your Block [1]
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Date: 2025-05-03
Today, we’re getting real about why who represents you in Florida House District 14 ain’t just about fancy speeches or election year promises. It’s about your everyday life — your rent, your paycheck, your kid’s school, that clinic down the street, even the potholes on your block.
In FLHD14, we got an overwhelming majority of registered Democrats — mostly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — but if we don’t show up strong for the August 18, 2026 Primary Election, we could end up with leaders who don’t move like we move, or fight for what we need.
Fast Democracy Rep Kim Daniels Voting Record
Rep Kim Daniels in the News
While the current incumbent, Kim Daniels, has focused on partisan politics, restrictive legislation, and censorship, communities across the district continue to face real struggles, unchecked and unaddressed. Drawing from the public legislative voting record of Representative Daniels since her tenure began, Therese highlights a stark contrast between the needs of the district and the lack of advocacy from the current leadership.
Scan the QR Code if you are a registered voter in FLHD14 to put me on the 2026 Ballot
Each month leading up to the 2026 election, Therese will focus on one key issue — hearing directly from FLHD14 residents, amplifying their concerns, and offering real solutions rooted in service, justice, and equity.
Key Issues We Will Spotlight This Year:
Voting Rights & Election Integrity: Protecting mail-in voting, drop box access, and fighting voter suppression.
Public Education & Teacher Pay: Defending against curriculum censorship and fighting for fair wages for educators.
Affordable Housing & Tenant Protections: Addressing rising rents and preventing displacement from gentrification.
Healthcare Access & Medicaid Expansion: Tackling uninsured rates and improving maternal health outcomes.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Trauma-Informed Schools: Supporting mental health services for children and families.
Criminal Justice Reform: Ending mass incarceration and investing in rehabilitation.
Reproductive Rights: Defending access to reproductive and maternal healthcare.
Economic Justice & Workforce Development: Raising the minimum wage and preparing workers for high-demand careers.
Environmental Protection & Disaster Preparedness: Making Jacksonville more resilient against climate threats.
Gun Safety & Community Violence Prevention: Saving lives through stronger gun laws and intervention programs.
Food Deserts & Nutrition Equity: Ending hunger and expanding access to healthy food options.
Infrastructure & Public Transportation: Building a transit system that connects and empowers every resident.
Visit: votethereseforfl.com to learn more
🗳️ The Importance of the August 18, 2026, Primary Election:
In FLHD14, the Democratic primary often determines the outcome of the general election due to the district's political composition. Therefore, the primary on August 18, 2026, is effectively the decisive election. Participating in this process ensures that your voice is heard in selecting a representative who aligns with your values and priorities.
🗺️ Understanding Florida House District 14:
FLHD14 is situated in Northeast Florida, encompassing parts of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. The district covers northwestern Duval County, including significant portions of the Northside neighborhood and parts of Westside and Downtown Jacksonville. To view the detailed district maps below.
Jacksonville, FL (Duval County State House District Map)
Jacksonville, FL (Duval County Detailed Neighborhood State House District 14 Map)
🛡️ Navigating the SAVE Act and Protecting Your Voting Rights: SAVE ACT 2025
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, recently passed by the U.S. House, mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This requirement could disproportionately affect various groups, including married women who have changed their names, the elderly, and low-income individuals who may not have immediate access to the necessary documents.
Action Steps:
📣 Call to Action:
Empower yourself and your community by staying informed and proactive:
Educate Others: Share this information with friends, family, and neighbors.
Engage with Representatives: Reach out to your elected officials to express your views and concerns.
Participate in Local Events: Attend town halls, community meetings, and forums to stay engaged.
If we want FLHD14 to rise, we gotta vote like it.
We need leadership that sees us, hears us, fights for us — not leadership that cashes checks and forgets the block that built them.
Because if you don’t pick your representative, someone else will pick them for you.
And they won’t be thinking about your rent, your job, your baby’s school, or your mother’s clinic.
It’s your block. It’s your money. It’s your vote. Let’s take it back.
🔗 Stay connected and get involved: VoteThereseForFL.com
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