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Press Release: Florida Medical Association PAC Backs Daisy Morales for State Representative, District 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 15, 2020) – The Daisy Morales campaign is proud to announce that the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), Florida’s leading advocate for electing pro-medicine candidates to office, has endorsed Daisy Morales for State House District 48.

Democratic State Representative nominee Morales is ready to go to work in Tallahassee to ensure Medicare for all, that every Floridian has access to quality healthcare, and that doctors and frontline workers are well-equipped to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Doctors and medical professionals need to have the right supplies to protect themselves while they help Floridians recover from COVID-19 and other illnesses,” Morales said in a statement. “They have a heart to serve, just as I do, so I understand how frustrating it can be to want to help to the utmost with hands tied due to limited resources. These heroes should have access to everything they need so they can do what they do best.”

Morales has served for years on the Orange County Disability Board and as an Elder Ambassador with the Orange County Commission on Aging, tirelessly advocating for the senior and special needs communities.

“I’m a connector,” Morales added. “When constituents tell me what they need, I take action to connect them with the right resources, especially healthcare professionals. I’m ready to do the same in Tallahassee.”

About the Florida Medical Association Political Action Committee

The FMA PAC was established in 1974 to elect candidates to state office who will support its mission of making Florida the best state to practice medicine and offers endorsements to members of both parties. The FMA PAC solicits voluntary contributions from healthcare professionals to research, select and support the election of candidates who will legislatively advocate for the medical profession. With the support of healthcare professionals from around the state, the FMA PAC is Florida’s No. 1 medical PAC. For more information on the FMA PAC, click here.

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The Florida Education Association Backs Daisy Morales for State Representative, District 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 14, 2020) – The Daisy Morales campaign is excited to announce another major endorsement: Florida’s largest teachers union, the Florida Education Association, has endorsed Daisy Morales for State House District 48.

The Florida Education Association is the state’s largest association of professional employees, with nearly 150,000 members. The FEA is affiliated nationally with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Education Association (NEA) and the national AFL-CIO.

The FEA recognized Morales’s commitment to Florida’s neighborhood public schools, colleges and universities, the bright students who attend them, and the faithful, diligent people who work in public education.

“I had the honor to serve as an honorary teacher for our local public schools,” said Morales. “As a state, we must continue to support our teachers and make sure they have the resources they need to give all students access to quality education. I’m committed to fighting for teachers to get the pay they deserve and enhancing public education in Tallahassee.”

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Press Release: Congressman Darren Soto Endorses Daisy Morales for State Representative

ORLANDO, Fla. (September 18, 2020) – The Daisy Morales campaign is excited to announce another major endorsement: Congressman Darren Soto has endorsed Supervisor Morales for State Representative of House District 48 today.

“Daisy Morales has been a champion of higher paying jobs, access to healthcare and protecting our environment,” said Congressman Soto. “She will be a strong advocate for our community in Tallahassee.”

Congressman Soto, a fellow Puerto Rican American like Supervisor Morales, works tirelessly for Floridians in Washington, D.C. He serves on the Natural Resources Committee and Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change. Congressman Soto was on the front lines in aiding the island of Puerto Rico while also securing resources for displaced Puerto Ricans who came to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Supervisor Morales went to Tallahassee to speak with lawmakers, pushing for aid for Puerto Ricans during Hurricane Maria.

“I’m honored to receive an endorsement from the first person of Puerto Rican descent to serve in Congress from Florida, Congressman Soto,” said Morales. “I look forward to joining him on the front lines as he leads the fight for Puerto Rico and Puerto Ricans in Florida—he’ll fight on the federal level, and I’ll do so at the state level. We also share a strong passion for the environment and protecting Florida’s natural resources.”

After winning the Florida Democratic primary, Morales has earned the endorsements from the top-ranking Democrats in the Florida House of Representatives, Co-Leaders Bobby Dubose (D-District 94, Fort Lauderdale) and Evan Jenne (D-District 99, Dania Beach), and most recently earned the endorsement of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried.

During the primary election, Representatives John Cortes (D-District 43, Kissimmee) and Bruce Antone (D-District 46, Orlando) also endorsed her for Florida House District 48.

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

The campaign will announce more major endorsements soon.

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Press Release: Top-Ranking Florida House Democrats Endorse State Representative Nominee Daisy Morales

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 31, 2020) – The Daisy Morales campaign announced today that both Florida House Democratic Caucus co-leaders, Representatives Bobby DuBose (D-District 94, Fort Lauderdale) and Evan Jenne (D-District 99, Dania Beach), have endorsed Puerto Rican State Representative nominee Daisy Morales for Florida House District 48.

“Daisy Morales is a dynamic combination of generosity and advocacy. She doesn’t hesitate to find out what’s needed and get things done,” Representative and Co-Leader Bobby DuBose expressed in a written statement. “She’s deeply entrenched in the community as a thirty-year Orange County resident and has been an environmental champion for the past six years as an elected Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor. I look forward to working with her on improving our education system, making healthcare and housing more affordable, and creating a better future for Floridians. That’s why I’m endorsing her for Florida House District 48.”

Representative and Co-Leader Evan Jenne said in a written statement: “I’m proud to endorse Democratic nominee Daisy Morales for Florida House District 48 because of her tireless advocacy. She’s no stranger to Tallahassee, having traveled there several times to push for aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, fight for affordable housing, and be a voice for Florida’s agriculture industry, Florida’s second largest industry. Her leadership and her passion for people are exactly what’s needed in Tallahassee.”

“I’m honored to receive the endorsements, ideas, and activism from the top Florida House Democratic leaders in my campaign to replace Representative Amy Mercado (D-District 48, Orlando) who is running for Orange County Property Appraiser,” said Morales, who is currently serving as an elected Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor. “Co-Leaders Jenne and DuBose have been fighting for causes near and dear to me and to District 48: education, public safety, and growing the economy. I’ve been in dialogue with them and other lawmakers several times at the State Capitol while advocating for the people. District 48 is vast and I’m ready to work alongside them in Tallahassee to make significant strides in every community.”

State House District 48 covers part of Orange County, with a heavy-Hispanic population, and a large Puerto Rican community. Democrats have a 30 percent advantage over Republicans in registered voters. The district is considered a safe Democratic Puerto Rican-held seat since 2012.

Morales defeated four men to win the August primary election with 40 percent of the votes. During the primary, Representatives John Cortes (D-District 43, Kissimmee) and Bruce Antone (D-District 46, Orlando) also endorsed her for Florida House District 48.

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

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Release: Supervisor Daisy Morales Gets Celebrity Endorsement From Music Artist Lillie Nicole McCloud for Florida House District 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 29, 2020) – International R&B and Dance artist Lillie Nicole McCloud is using her star power to rally her millions of followers to support and vote for Daisy Morales for State Representative of Florida House District 48. The outspoken singer, who resides in Orlando, has endorsed Supervisor Morales, highlighting her passion for advocacy and leadership in her role as Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor.

McCloud posted a portion of her endorsement on Facebook in response to Supervisor Morales’s announcement of her candidacy. “You are an amazing woman. We certainly need you on top,” she expressed. “We need strong, resourceful, brilliant, hard-working, fair-minded women parked in powerful places who care about the people.”

The international dance singer was also a contestant on FOX’s X Factor during its third season, wowing the world with her vocal performances, garnering over 47 million YouTube views. She’s performed alongside other superstars such as dance legend Donna Allen, three-time GRAMMY nominee Angie Stone, and veteran Hollywood starlet Robin Givens.

“You have my utmost respect for every achievement you have accomplished and for your passion and love for all people, remaining fearless and attacking without hesitation any task that is set before you, getting the jobs done,” she shared in her post.

McCloud, who is currently overseas in Slovakia, lives in District 48, near Orlando International Airport. She has encouraged her followers to volunteer, vote, or donate to Supervisor Morales’s campaign.

“I’m excited to receive Lillie’s endorsement,” said Supervisor Morales. “It’s an honor to have someone of her stature support my campaign.”

This isn’t the first time the famed music artist has supported Morales for public office. Then Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson played an important role in her swearing in ceremony in 2014. “She [McCloud] performed at the event, Demings led the Pledge Allegiance and Congressman Grayson administered the Oath of Office,” said Supervisor Morales.

“I’m honored to have McCloud all in for Team Daisy. I look forward to having her play an active role in my campaign to win the Democratic State Representative nomination in the primary election on August 18.”

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Release: Morales Campaign Announces Endorsement From State Representative John Cortes

“With a steadfast drive to serve her constituents and be as accessible to them as possible, Supervisor Daisy Morales is deeply rooted in the community,” said State Representative John Cortes. “She has no problem working with elected officials across county lines, and she’s no stranger to Tallahassee, having advocated for various issues such as housing, agriculture, the environment, and working wages.”

Cortes added, “She’s a strong advocate for those who can’t speak for themselves, which is exactly what we need in Tallahassee. She is someone that I know and trust, and I look forward to working with her to become the next State Representative of House District 48.”

“It is wonderful to have the backing and guidance of Representative Cortes,” said Supervisor Morales. “I’m honored to have the support of a remarkable public servant at the state level who works every day to keep Floridians safe and plan for smart growth. We share a strong dedication to public safety.”

Morales retired from the U.S. government after working 24 years for various agencies, including the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security and State Department.

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Release: Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Daisy Morales Files to Run for Florida House District 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 23, 2020) – Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Daisy Morales filed paperwork Thursday, May 21, 2020 with the Florida Division of Elections to run for State Representative Amy Mercado’s House District 48 seat. Representative Mercado recently filed to run for Orange County Property Appraiser.

The district includes Azalea Park and other south-central Orange County communities, such as Meadow Woods, Taft and Sky Lake. “Representative Mercado has done a great job representing the residents of House District 48 in Tallahassee,” said Morales. “I am running for State Representative to expand upon her work as we move the district and state beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.”

As State Representative for District 48, Morales will focus on:

· Advocating for small businesses and workers’ rights

· Affordable access to quality healthcare, including coverage for mental health and pre-existing conditions

· Protecting Florida’s natural resources and green spaces· Florida agriculture and helping farmers succeed

· Protecting Florida’s most vulnerable populations, especially seniors and the special needs community

For Morales, protecting seniors and the disabled is personal. Morales was caretaker and legal guardian for her sister Diana, who had Down Syndrome and was non-verbal. Diana’s parents were already deceased, she couldn’t work, and she had no spouse. Diana contracted a bedsore while in a nursing home and suffered further, eventually dying, after being transferred to the hospital. Supervisor Morales joined the race for State Representative to ensure what happened to her sister doesn’t happen to anyone else. “One of the bills I will file is to change the Wrongful Death law so it won’t discriminate against people with disabilities,” said Morales. “I want to make sure their siblings have rights to sue when the disabled person’s parents pass away, have no spouse, no children, and no job. I will fight for Diana’s Law to correct the Wrongful Death law.”

Morales was first elected Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor in 2014 against three opponents, including a current and former board chair (by 83,000 votes). Supervisor Morales was re-elected in 2018 to a second four-year term with 256,000 Orange County votes. As Soil & Water Supervisor, Morales made it a priority to forge strong working relationships with county commissioners and other elected officials, state and federal entities, to serve her constituents. She has worked in partnership with the USDA to secure grant funding for Orange County residents; and the Board partnered with the USDA on a $1 million program to help Apopka nurseries upgrade their water filtration systems with more energy- and water-efficient components to help conserve water being drawn from the aquifer.In partnership with Orange County Commissioners Maribel Gomez Cordero (District 4) and Emily Bonilla (District 5), Morales erected several Soil & Water Conservation District signs along the Orange-Osceola County border, raising environmental awareness for travelers as they pass through Orange County, including one on south Orange Avenue near Mary Louis Lane in District 48.

The 59-year-old Bronx, New York native is of Puerto Rican descent and later moved to Puerto Rico during her teen years. She moved to Orlando in 1989 and has been a resident of Orange County for over 30 years. She retired from the U.S. government after working 24 years for various agencies, including the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security and State Department.

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