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FL NOW PAC Announces its Endorsement of Cornelius Fowler for FL House – District 77!

For Immediate Release: September 2026

President Julie Kent, Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW)PAC, president@flnow.org

FL NOW PAC Announces its Endorsement of Cornelius Fowler for FL House – District 77!

Orlando, FL – FL NOW PAC is pleased to endorse Cornelius Fowler. In making this endorsement, FL NOW PAC considered the candidate’s positions on the issues that FL NOW considers important: women’s rights, women’s equality, and LGBTQIA+ rights. The candidate answered a comprehensive questionnaire of his positions, showing that he strongly supports the six issue pillars of NOW: freedom from violence against women, racial justice, reproductive healthcare, economic justice, and enforcing constitutional equality. This is the candidate that best supports our vision for a better FL and America.

“FL NOW PAC believes Fowler is ready to tackle critical issues affecting our communities especially affordability in housing, cost of living, insurance, Medicaid and SNAP, providing critical support to millions of Floridians,” said Julie Kent, President of FL NOW PAC. This candidate will fight the rise of fascism, ethics transgressions, and violations of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. The momentum and support are there to strengthen democratic ideals in Florida. FL NOW PAC looks to this leader to WIN.

Media Contact: Joanne Sterner, PAC Executive Director. joanne.sterner@gmail.com

FL NOW PAC Endorses This Leader / Cornelius Fowler for FL House – District 77

Cornelius Fowler is the Democratic candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 77.  He was uncontested in the primary election. He works as a tractor-trailer operator for Florida Crystals and is a multi-generational sugar industry worker. Fowler is an active union member, serving as an officer for the Democratic Party of Lee County and a trustee for the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO. He previously ran for the District 77 seat in the 2024 general election.

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FL NOW PAC Announces its Endorsement of Two Candidates for Leon County Commission!

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2026

President Julie Kent, Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) PAC, president@flnow.org

Orlando, FL – FL NOW PAC is pleased to endorse the candidates shown below. In making this endorsement, FL NOW PAC considered each candidate’s positions on the issues that FL NOW considers important: women’s rights, women’s equality, and LGBTQIA+ rights. These candidates answered a comprehensive questionnaire of their positions, showing that they strongly support the six issue pillars of NOW: freedom from violence against women, racial justice, reproductive healthcare, economic justice, and enforcing constitutional equality. These are the candidates that best support our vision for a better FL and America.

“FL NOW PAC believes these candidates are ready to tackle critical issues affecting our communities especially affordability in housing, cost of living, insurance, Medicaid and SNAP, providing critical support to millions of Floridians,” said Julie Kent, President of FL NOW PAC.

This roster of candidates will fight the rise of fascism, ethics transgressions, and violations of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. The momentum and support are there to strengthen democratic ideals in Florida. FL NOW PAC looks to these leaders to WIN.

Media Contact: Joanne Sterner, PAC Executive Director. joanne.sterner@gmail.com

FL NOW PAC Endorses These Leaders!

Rick Minor for Leon County Commissioner – District 3

Elected to the Leon County Commission in 2018, Rick Minor represents the citizens of District 3 and is focused on growing our economy by helping businesses bring quality jobs to the District and the County; improving our neighborhoods, roads and parks; reducing crime; protecting the environment; addressing homelessness and poverty; and ensuring that our local government performs at the highest ethical standards. Throughout his career, Rick has developed public policy for state and local governments but he’s also spent a great deal of time in the private sector. He has run the financial operations of a small business, managing accounts, and making payroll for employees.

David O’Keefe for Leon County Commissioner – District 5

Affordable housing is the foundation upon which every other measure of community success is built. During David’s first term, he led the way on our new annual GAP financing program for affordable rental housing serving low-income and very low-income families. He also voted to expand eligibility for accessory dwelling units and created tax incentives to encourage affordable rental housing development. In David’s next term, he will continue fighting to expand affordable rental housing opportunities and ensure that working families, seniors, and young people can afford to live in the community they call home.

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FL NOW PAC Announces its Endorsement of Three Excellent School Board Candidates!

Orlando, FL – FL NOW PAC is pleased to endorse the candidates shown below. In making this endorsement, FL NOW PAC considered each candidate’s positions on the issues that FL NOW considers important: women’s rights, women’s equality, and LGBTQIA+ rights. These candidates answered a comprehensive questionnaire of their positions, showing that they strongly support the six issue pillars of NOW: freedom from violence against women, racial justice, reproductive healthcare, economic justice, and enforcing constitutional equality. These are the candidates that best support our vision for a better FL and America. “FL NOW PAC believes these candidates are ready to tackle critical issues affecting our communities especially affordability in housing, cost of living, insurance, Medicaid and SNAP, providing critical support to millions of Floridians,” said Julie Kent, President of FL NOW PAC. This roster of candidates will fight the rise of fascism, ethics transgressions, and violations of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. The momentum and support are there to strengthen democratic ideals in Florida. FL NOW PAC looks to these leaders to WIN.

Media Contact: Joanne Sterner, PAC Executive Director. joanne.sterner@gmail.com

FL NOW PAC Endorses These Leaders!

Caprice Edmond for Pinellas County School Board – District 7 / She won on 8.18.26!

Since her election in 2020, Mrs. Edmond has earned Certified School Board Member status through the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA). She has held the position of Vice Chair on FSBA’s Equity Committee and served as an officer on FSBA’s Board of Directors. Mrs. Edmond served as the appointed representative for Pinellas County on FSBA’s Advocacy Committee, serving on both the federal and state committees. She was the Chair of FSBA’s Equity Committee during the 24-25 School Year and earned the 2024-2025 FSBA President’s Award for leadership. Mrs. Edmond became the President of the Greater Florida Consortium ofSchool Boards in 2024 and will serve until June 2026.

 

Daniela Simic for Hillsborough County School Board – District 2

Daniela Simic is an experienced education leader with more than two decades of service strengthening schools at every level, from the classroom to the district office. Daniela is also a proud Hillsborough County mom whose 10-year-old son attends school in the district. She became a parent under difficult circumstances, losing her husband while she was pregnant. Raising her son in this community has deepened her appreciation for the stability and opportunity strong schools provide families every day, especially during life’s most challenging moments. Daniela believes that where a child starts should never determine where they finish.

 

Megan Tennimon for Sarasota County School Board

Megan Tennimon is a lifelong Sarasota resident who is deeply rooted in the community she hopes to serve. A proud 1997 graduate of Sarasota High School, Megan comes from a true Sailor family—her mom is also an SHS alum, and her three kids now represent the third generation attending Sarasota County schools. She’s a lifelong learner who believes kindness matters, community matters, and our schools are strongest when families and educators work together. Megan is running for Sarasota County School Board to give back to the schools that shaped her family and to be a positive, thoughtful advocate for students, parents, and teachers.