Who We Are
Our PURPOSE
As the county arm of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP), the purpose of the HCDEC is to determine the policy, and carry out the work, of the Florida Democratic Party. We seek to find, train, and support Democratic candidates for party leadership and local, state, and national offices that represent and uphold the core principles of the Democratic Party and that reflect the diversity of Hillsborough County voters. Our work is to promote a just society for our county, state and nation, and political freedom for all citizens that encourages meaningful participation by all citizens. The framework for our work is our belief that all Floridians deserve the freedom to be healthy, safe and prosperous.
OUR ABIDING PRINCIPLES
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party holds to many abiding principles that guide us in our endeavors. They have served as a foundation for our party, and they have made us who we are today. We believe that our government is genuinely of the people, by the people, for the people.
In order to promote liberty, justice, and equality for all, we respect the rights and worth of all individuals regardless of race, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
CURRENT DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
We believe that in order for change to happen, we must take action. For more than 150 years, the Democratic Party has played an active part in improving our nation, promoting a thriving economy, and ensuring equality for our citizens. The Hillsborough County Democratic Party holds to a platform that goes beyond political ideology. Instead, we put actual “skin in the game.” In other words, we are actively promoting in the following:
Affordability for all Hillsborough Residents
Economic Development and Jobs in Hillsborough County
Rebuilding Hillsborough’s Public Educational System
Ensuring a Healthy Hillsborough through Accessible Health Care
Promoting Liberty and Justice for All
If you want to be an important contributor to society and to an organization that values people, then contact us about the Democratic Party. Just like you, we want everyone to take part in the American dream. We invite you to click on the following link for more information about our party platform.
Contact us above if you’d like to do more to support the Hillsborough County Democratic Party. We proudly serve residents throughout Hillsborough County, Florida.
Bylaws & Documents
Contact us to request the current bylaws or other documents.