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Florida Democratic Party
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Florida Democratic Party
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floridadems.org
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Private
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2008
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The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is the official state-level affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party operating in Florida, headquartered at 201 South Monroe St, Suite 300, Tallahassee. The organization functions as a political party committee governed by a State Executive Committee, currently chaired by Chairwoman Nikki Fried with Judy Mount as Vice-Chair, and it is not structured as a commercial enterprise. Its core mission is electing Democrats at all levels of government in Florida through year-round grassroots organizing, voter registration, voter protection, candidate recruitment, and campaign support across all 67 Florida counties.

The party's operational stack is intentionally lean. Its digital presence consists of a WordPress-based primary website (floridadems.org) and a separate BigCommerce e-commerce webstore (store.floridadems.org), with no native mobile application, no APIs, and no proprietary technology platform beyond standard web infrastructure. Donation processing is delegated entirely to ActBlue via embedded forms with preset tiers of $10, $25, $100, $250, and $500 plus custom amounts. The merchandise webstore is operated by Bright Blue Ink, a union printshop based in Austin, Texas. Core programs include the Voter Protection Assistance Hotline (833-868-3352) serving all 67 counties in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, the Take Back Local program supporting competitive local races, a Resource Hub for local party leaders and candidates, and the Take Back Florida campaign umbrella.

The FDP's revenue model is built on two channels: individual political donations processed via ActBlue and merchandise sales through the party webstore. The party operates sub-brands including Take Back Florida (campaign initiative), Take Back Local (local race program), and the Voter Protection Assistance Hotline. Geographic footprint is single-country domestic (Florida, USA), with no international operations. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed; the party is funded through donations and member contributions, with annual financial details subject to FEC reporting rather than commercial disclosure.

Short descriptiontext

The Florida Democratic Party is the state-level affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party in Florida, operating year-round grassroots organizing, voter registration, voter protection, and candidate support programs across all 67 Florida counties, funded via ActBlue donations and merchandise sales.

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11–50
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HeadquartersTallahassee, United States
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Tallahassee
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
political party organizing, voter registration services, campaign support services, grassroots mobilization, political fundraising
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYBPAGAFAJ
Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations
SECONDARYBPADAGAA
Electoral Support & Election Observation
NAICS code2 codes
  • Political Organizations813940
  • Political Organizations81394
Product category
Political Party Organization
Revenue model2 records
1Political Donations
TypeGrants Donations
Description

The party raises funds through individual donations processed via ActBlue, with donation amounts of $10, $25, $100, $250, and $500, as well as other custom amounts.

floridadems.org
2Merchandise Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

The party operates an e-commerce webstore selling official Florida Democratic Party merchandise including apparel, stickers, totes, buttons, and yard signs.

store.floridadems.org
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details2 tiers
1Individual political donations
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$10, $25, $100, $250, $500 donation tiers plus custom amounts

floridadems.org
2Merchandise pricing
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Products range from $6 (buttons) to $45 (crewneck sweaters)

store.floridadems.org
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1Take Back Florida
Description

Campaign initiative focused on organizing to win elections and register new Democrats

floridadems.org
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Core offering1 text field

The Florida Democratic Party is the state-level political committee of the Democratic Party in Florida. It coordinates voter registration, voter protection, candidate recruitment, campaign support, and grassroots organizing across all 67 counties of Florida, supported by a statewide headquarters, regional offices, and local Democratic Executive Committees, and sells official branded merchandise to support party activities.

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Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Nearly 7,000 voters participated in a single redistricting event
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Product overview1 text field

The Florida Democratic Party operates a unified digital ecosystem consisting of its official website (floridadems.org) serving as the primary communication and voter engagement platform, and a separate webstore (store.floridadems.org) for merchandise sales. The website provides voter registration services, the Voter Protection Assistance Hotline, news and press communications, the Resource Hub for volunteers and candidates, the Take Back Local program for supporting local candidates, and Year-Round Organizing Program. The webstore, built on BigCommerce and administered by Bright Blue Ink, sells branded merchandise organized into collections including Take Back Florida, America 250, Logo, Spanish, and Varsity lines, featuring apparel (sweaters, tees, tanks, kids), goods (stickers, totes, buttons), and yard signs. Donation processing is handled through ActBlue integration.

Product and service3 records
1Voter Protection Hotline
CategoryVoter protection services
Description

A statewide multi-lingual voter protection hotline operated by the Florida Democratic Party that provides voters with election information and connects them to volunteer attorneys and support resources across all 67 Florida counties.

2Take Back Local program
CategoryCampaign organizing program
Description

An organizing program that directs state party resources and support to Democratic candidates running in local and down-ballot races across all 67 Florida counties, with the goal of building long-term Democratic electoral strength outside of top-of-ticket contests.

3Official Democratic Party merchandise
CategoryBranded merchandise
Description

Branded apparel and accessories featuring official Florida Democratic Party imagery sold directly through the party's online webstore to supporters and donors, with proceeds supporting party activities.

Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

ActBlue is the donation processing platform used by the Florida Democratic Party for collecting campaign contributions. Donations are processed through ActBlue's secure platform with various preset amounts ($10, $25, $100, $250, $500) and custom amounts.

Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Bright Blue Ink is a union printshop based in Austin, Texas that administers the Florida Democratic Party Webstore on behalf of the party.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

State Democratic Party committee operating in a similarly hostile Republican environment. Comparable in grassroots organizing model, voter protection efforts, and reliance on small-dollar digital fundraising — useful benchmark for organizing efficiency in challenging states.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National counterpart to the DNC and overarching competitor. Provides strategic, fundraising, and infrastructure context for how the Florida Democratic Party's state-level operations compete against nationalized Republican resources.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State Democratic Party committee operating in a competitive Southern state with a Republican-controlled legislature. Comparable scale and reliance on multi-county organizing and donor programs to compete in statewide races.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Another large-state Democratic Party committee operating year-round organizing, candidate recruitment, and donor programs. Comparable in scale, governance structure (state executive committee), and reliance on ActBlue, making it a strong structural peer despite different political environments.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State Democratic Party committee in a competitive Midwest/Swing state. Comparable in scale, grassroots organizing model, and reliance on candidate development programs to compete in statewide and legislative races.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National umbrella organization that the Florida Democratic Party is affiliated with as a state committee. The DNC coordinates national strategy, shared infrastructure, and funding flows, making it a broader incumbent peer rather than a direct competitor.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Large-state Democratic Party committee with active candidate recruitment and year-round organizing in a perennial swing state. Comparable institutional structure and donor-base dynamics.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The opposing state-level party committee in Florida, directly competing for the same voters, donors, candidates, and 67-county organizing footprint. Its scale, fundraising, and incumbency make it the most direct benchmark for Florida Democratic Party's organizational effectiveness.

9New York Democratic Party
TypeDirect peer
Description

State Democratic Party committee operating with similar governance, donor programs, and county-level organizing in a large state. Comparable scale of operations and reliance on ActBlue-style small-dollar fundraising.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State Democratic Party committee that has executed successful year-round organizing and flipped state-level seats. Highly comparable structure (state executive committee, county-level parties, donor programs) and useful model for translating organizing investment into competitive wins.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Integration1 record

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Profiles2 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

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Florida Democratic Party

Political Party Organizationfloridadems.org

The Florida Democratic Party is the state-level affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party in Florida, operating year-round grassroots organizing, voter registration, voter protection, and candidate support programs across all 67 Florida counties, funded via ActBlue donations and merchandise sales.

What Florida Democratic Party does

The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is the official state-level affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party operating in Florida, headquartered at 201 South Monroe St, Suite 300, Tallahassee. The organization functions as a political party committee governed by a State Executive Committee, currently chaired by Chairwoman Nikki Fried with Judy Mount as Vice-Chair, and it is not structured as a commercial enterprise. Its core mission is electing Democrats at all levels of government in Florida through year-round grassroots organizing, voter registration, voter protection, candidate recruitment, and campaign support across all 67 Florida counties.

The party's operational stack is intentionally lean. Its digital presence consists of a WordPress-based primary website (floridadems.org) and a separate BigCommerce e-commerce webstore (store.floridadems.org), with no native mobile application, no APIs, and no proprietary technology platform beyond standard web infrastructure. Donation processing is delegated entirely to ActBlue via embedded forms with preset tiers of $10, $25, $100, $250, and $500 plus custom amounts. The merchandise webstore is operated by Bright Blue Ink, a union printshop based in Austin, Texas. Core programs include the Voter Protection Assistance Hotline (833-868-3352) serving all 67 counties in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, the Take Back Local program supporting competitive local races, a Resource Hub for local party leaders and candidates, and the Take Back Florida campaign umbrella.

The FDP's revenue model is built on two channels: individual political donations processed via ActBlue and merchandise sales through the party webstore. The party operates sub-brands including Take Back Florida (campaign initiative), Take Back Local (local race program), and the Voter Protection Assistance Hotline. Geographic footprint is single-country domestic (Florida, USA), with no international operations. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed; the party is funded through donations and member contributions, with annual financial details subject to FEC reporting rather than commercial disclosure.

Florida Democratic Party firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Florida Democratic Party
Legal name
Florida Democratic Party
Website
https://floridadems.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
2008
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
The Florida Democratic Party is the state-level affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party in Florida, operating year-round grassroots organizing, voter registration, voter protection, and candidate support programs across all 67 Florida counties, funded via ActBlue donations and merchandise sales.
Ownership category
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Florida Democratic Party industry classification

Industry
Product category
Political Party Organization
NAICS
Political Organizations (813940), Political Organizations (81394)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYBPAGAFAJ
Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations
SECONDARYBPADAGAA
Electoral Support & Election Observation

Keywords

  • Political party organizing
  • Voter registration services
  • Campaign support services
  • Grassroots mobilization
  • Political fundraising

Where Florida Democratic Party is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tallahassee
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Florida Democratic Party business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Political Donations: The party raises funds through individual donations processed via ActBlue, with donation amounts of $10, $25, $100, $250, and $500, as well as other custom amounts.
  2. Merchandise Sales: The party operates an e-commerce webstore selling official Florida Democratic Party merchandise including apparel, stickers, totes, buttons, and yard signs.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionPay-as-you-goIndividual political donations
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goMerchandise pricing

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Florida Democratic Party product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Florida Democratic Party is the state-level political committee of the Democratic Party in Florida. It coordinates voter registration, voter protection, candidate recruitment, campaign support, and grassroots organizing across all 67 counties of Florida, supported by a statewide headquarters, regional offices, and local Democratic Executive Committees, and sells official branded merchandise to support party activities.

Product overview

The Florida Democratic Party operates a unified digital ecosystem consisting of its official website (floridadems.org) serving as the primary communication and voter engagement platform, and a separate webstore (store.floridadems.org) for merchandise sales. The website provides voter registration services, the Voter Protection Assistance Hotline, news and press communications, the Resource Hub for volunteers and candidates, the Take Back Local program for supporting local candidates, and Year-Round Organizing Program. The webstore, built on BigCommerce and administered by Bright Blue Ink, sells branded merchandise organized into collections including Take Back Florida, America 250, Logo, Spanish, and Varsity lines, featuring apparel (sweaters, tees, tanks, kids), goods (stickers, totes, buttons), and yard signs. Donation processing is handled through ActBlue integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Take Back Florida: Campaign initiative focused on organizing to win elections and register new Democrats
  • Take Back Local
  • Voter Protection Assistance Hotline

Products and services

  • Voter Protection Hotline A statewide multi-lingual voter protection hotline operated by the Florida Democratic Party that provides voters with election information and connects them to volunteer attorneys and support resources across all 67 Florida counties.
  • Take Back Local program An organizing program that directs state party resources and support to Democratic candidates running in local and down-ballot races across all 67 Florida counties, with the goal of building long-term Democratic electoral strength outside of top-of-ticket contests.
  • Official Democratic Party merchandise Branded apparel and accessories featuring official Florida Democratic Party imagery sold directly through the party's online webstore to supporters and donors, with proceeds supporting party activities.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Nearly 7,000 voters participated in a single redistricting event
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Florida Democratic Party

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Florida Democratic Party technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs
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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Florida Democratic Party partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • ActBluecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActBlue is the donation processing platform used by the Florida Democratic Party for collecting campaign contributions. Donations are processed through ActBlue's secure platform with various preset amounts ($10, $25, $100, $250, $500) and custom amounts.
  • Bright Blue InkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBright Blue Ink is a union printshop based in Austin, Texas that administers the Florida Democratic Party Webstore on behalf of the party.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Florida Democratic Party competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Texas Democratic Party: State Democratic Party committee operating in a similarly hostile Republican environment. Comparable in grassroots organizing model, voter protection efforts, and reliance on small-dollar digital fundraising — useful benchmark for organizing efficiency in challenging states.
  • North Carolina Democratic Party: State Democratic Party committee operating in a competitive Southern state with a Republican-controlled legislature. Comparable scale and reliance on multi-county organizing and donor programs to compete in statewide races.
  • California Democratic Party: Another large-state Democratic Party committee operating year-round organizing, candidate recruitment, and donor programs. Comparable in scale, governance structure (state executive committee), and reliance on ActBlue, making it a strong structural peer despite different political environments.
  • Ohio Democratic Party: State Democratic Party committee in a competitive Midwest/Swing state. Comparable in scale, grassroots organizing model, and reliance on candidate development programs to compete in statewide and legislative races.
  • Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Large-state Democratic Party committee with active candidate recruitment and year-round organizing in a perennial swing state. Comparable institutional structure and donor-base dynamics.
  • Republican Party of Florida: The opposing state-level party committee in Florida, directly competing for the same voters, donors, candidates, and 67-county organizing footprint. Its scale, fundraising, and incumbency make it the most direct benchmark for Florida Democratic Party's organizational effectiveness.
  • New York Democratic Party: State Democratic Party committee operating with similar governance, donor programs, and county-level organizing in a large state. Comparable scale of operations and reliance on ActBlue-style small-dollar fundraising.
  • Democratic Party of Georgia: State Democratic Party committee that has executed successful year-round organizing and flipped state-level seats. Highly comparable structure (state executive committee, county-level parties, donor programs) and useful model for translating organizing investment into competitive wins.

Broad incumbents

  • Republican National Committee: National counterpart to the DNC and overarching competitor. Provides strategic, fundraising, and infrastructure context for how the Florida Democratic Party's state-level operations compete against nationalized Republican resources.
  • Democratic National Committee: National umbrella organization that the Florida Democratic Party is affiliated with as a state committee. The DNC coordinates national strategy, shared infrastructure, and funding flows, making it a broader incumbent peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Florida Democratic Party social profiles

Digital presence

Florida Democratic Party financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Florida Democratic Party leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Florida Democratic Party funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Florida Democratic Party M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Florida Democratic Party

What does Florida Democratic Party do?

The Florida Democratic Party is the state-level political committee of the Democratic Party in Florida. It coordinates voter registration, voter protection, candidate recruitment, campaign support, and grassroots organizing across all 67 counties of Florida, supported by a statewide headquarters, regional offices, and local Democratic Executive Committees, and sells official branded merchandise to support party activities.

Is Florida Democratic Party a public or private company?

Florida Democratic Party is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Florida Democratic Party founded?

Florida Democratic Party was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Florida Democratic Party based?

Florida Democratic Party is headquartered in Tallahassee, United States, in the North America region.

How does Florida Democratic Party make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Political Donations are the primary driver. The others are merchandise Sales.

Who are Florida Democratic Party's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Texas Democratic Party, North Carolina Democratic Party, California Democratic Party, Ohio Democratic Party, Pennsylvania Democratic Party, Republican Party of Florida, New York Democratic Party and Democratic Party of Georgia. Broad incumbents are Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee.

Does Florida Democratic Party have an API?

No public API is recorded for Florida Democratic Party.

What industry is Florida Democratic Party in?

Florida Democratic Party's product category is Political Party Organization. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAFAJ, Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy, with a secondary code of BPADAGAA, Electoral Support & Election Observation. Its NAICS code is 813940.

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