Governor

Dotie Joseph

DemocraticQualified for PrimaryFlorida

About

Dotie Joseph is a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, a state representative, civil rights attorney, and Democratic Minority Leader Pro Tempore in the Florida House. Born in Haiti, Joseph immigrated to Florida with her family and attended Miami-Dade public schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from Yale University and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Her public-service experience includes voting-rights advocacy, election protection, criminal justice work, and leadership within the Haitian Lawyers Association and Miami-Dade Democratic Party.

Top Priorities

Economic Opportunity: Raise wages, lower housing, childcare, and utility costs, support small businesses, and strengthen economic security for working families Healthcare and Education: Expand healthcare coverage, lower prescription costs, increase teacher pay, provide school meals, and make public higher education more affordable Rights and Accountable Government: Protect voting and civil rights, reform the criminal justice system, strengthen government transparency, improve community safety, and regulate data centers’ environmental impacts

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About this office

The Governor serves as the chief executive of the state, leading the executive branch, proposing the state budget, signing or vetoing legislation, and commanding the state's military forces.

All candidate information references official Florida records from dos.fl.gov/elections.