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House Democrats elect Ramon Alexander and Fentrice Driskell as future Leaders
Fentrice Driskell is making history.
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Driskell, an attorney, will be the first Black woman to lead the Caucus.
While in Tallahassee for the Special Session, the House Democratic Caucus made key leadership decisions Wednesday, one of which will make history.
Tampa Rep.
Fentrice Driskell was unanimously elected to lead House Democrats for the 2024-2026 term. Driskell, a lawyer, will be the first Black woman to lead the Caucus.
House Democrats also voted Rep.
Ramon Alexander to lead the Caucus in the absence of Rep.
Ben Diamond, who was slated to lead the lower chamber Democrats for the 2022-2023 term, but is leaving his state position to run for a congressional seat vacated by
Florida House Democratic Caucus taps future leadership after special session
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Florida Rep. Ramon Alexander speaks during a legislative session, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. / Florida Rep. Fentrice Driskell speaks during a legislative session, Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla.
and last updated 2021-05-19 14:57:22-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Following the conclusion of the Special Session on Wednesday, the Florida House Democratic Caucus elected future leadership for both the 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 legislative terms, including a Florida A&M University and Tallahassee native.
Representative Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee) will lead the caucus for the 2022-2024 term. He was elected unanimously by his peers to replace Representative Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg), who is departing the Florida legislature early to pursue a Congressional seat.