TALLAHASSEE – On Monday, November 17 the Florida Democratic Party announced that on Monday, December 15th, 2008 the Florida electors to the Electoral College will meet to officially cast the Sunshine State’s 27 electoral votes for President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden at the Florida State Capitol in the Senate Chamber at 2:00pm.
“On December 15th, our 27 Electors from across the Sunshine State will meet at the State Capitol to cast Florida’s votes for change. I am both honored and humbled to be part of this group casting our votes for President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. The journey to turn Florida blue has been long and could not have been accomplished without the help from hundreds of thousands of volunteers, the tireless efforts of our dedicated Party leaders, and President-elect Obama’s recognition of Florida’s importance,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman.
The 2008 Florida Electoral College members include grass roots activists, elected officials, and party leaders, who are representative of the vast diversity of Florida. In fact, this group is the most diverse group of Electors in our state’s history.
2008 Florida Electors
Mr. W. Chip Arndt, Miami-Dade
Dr. T. Wayne Bailey, Volusia
Mr. Freddy Balsera, Miami-Dade
Mrs. Terrie Brady, Duval
Mayor Karl Flagg, Putnam
Representative Joe Gibbons, Broward
Mrs. Janet Goen, Pinellas
Rev. James Golden, Manatee
Mr. Chris Hand, Duval
Mr. Marlon Hill, Miami-Dade
Senator Tony Hill, Duval
Mrs. Joan Joseph, Palm Beach
Commissioner Allan Katz, Leon
Ms. Gena Keebler, Pinellas
Mrs. Joan Lane, Volusia
Ms. Caren Lobo, Sarasota
Mr. Rick Minor, Leon
Mr. Jared Moskowitz, Broward
Ms. Angela Rodante, Hillsborough
Mr. Frank Sanchez, Hillsborough
Mrs. Juanita Scott, Escambia
Representative Geraldine Thompson, Orange
Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman, Marion
Mrs. Carmen Torres, Orange
Mr. Kirk Wagar, Miami-Dade
Major General Enoch Williams, Seminole
Senator Frederica Wilson, Miami-Dade
