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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.
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.
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 a fresh voice in Florida politics, running for Governor to build a stronger, fairer state. Learn about her background, achievements, and vision as Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Aug 6, 2021 · Nikki Fried, a former marijuana lobbyist and the first Jewish woman in a Florida Cabinet, challenges Ron DeSantis, a Trump ally, in 2022. She faces a tough primary against Charlie Crist and a Republican-controlled state.
Aug 23, 2022 · Nikki Fried (Democratic Party) was the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. She left office on January 3, 2023. Fried (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Florida. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Aug 22, 2022 · Nikki Fried, the state agriculture commissioner and a former marijuana lobbyist, faces Rep. Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor, in a tight race for the Democratic nomination for governor. Crist has more endorsements, fundraising and name recognition, while Fried argues she is the best to challenge Ron DeSantis in November.
