Democrats from the Treasure Coast and Suncoast today announced unanimous support to re-elect Karen Thurman as Florida Democratic Party chairwoman. Thurman is being challenged by Miami-Dade Democrat Bret Berlin.
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Treasure Coast Fl.- Today the Treasure Coast Democratic State Executive Committee members announced their unanimous support for Karen Thurman’s re-election as the Florida Democratic Party Chair.
“As Chair, Karen Thurman has grown our party, empowered our grassroots efforts, and modernized our infrastructure, leading to the largest gains Florida Democrats have made in a generation. As the Democratic Committeemen and Committeewomen from Florida’s Treasure Coast, we are proud today to endorse Karen Thurman for her re-election as Chair. We know that Karen will continue working with our party leaders to modernize and reform the operations and structures of the Florida Democratic Party, which will allow us to continue winning elections,” said Dave Dew, Chair of the Martin County Democratic Party, speaking for the eight State Executive Committee members from the Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Democratic State Executive Committee Members:; Martin County State Committeewoman Rose Klein; Martin County State Committeeman Ed Matson; Okeechobee State Committeewoman Adean Miller; Okeechobee State Committeeman Richard Burke; Indian River State Committeewoman Mary-Rachel Carson; Indian River State Committeeman Mark Manners; St. Lucie State Committeewoman Margaret Benton; St. Lucie State Committeeman Eugene Marshall
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From: Alan Clendenin
Subject: SUNCOAST CAUCUS SUPPORTS KAREN THURMAN
Tonight the ‘Suncoast Caucus’ announced their unanimous support for Karen Thurman as the Florida Democratic Party Chair.
The Suncoast Caucus was formed by State Committeewomen and State Committeemen to facilitate communication and coordination between 7 counties on the west central coast of Florida. The counties are:
Hernando, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas, Hillsborough

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