“Their dedication to our shared vision has empowered me to face every challenge head-on and advocate for the principles that bind us together as a nation. The unwavering support from constituents, colleagues, and advocacy groups has been nothing short of inspiring,” he said. “Throughout the Legislative Session, I have been incredibly fortunate to have a team of passionate individuals who stood by my side, sharing a common goal to defend and uphold democracy. But if the odds not being in his favor bothers Davis, a self-professed “advocate for the underdog,” he’s not letting on. In a state with a growing voter imbalance favoring the GOP, which controls 70% of the Legislature, it’s been nothing but uphill battles for Davis and the Democratic politicians for whom he’s worked.
Dianne Hart’s first legislative aide and serving as a director for the Florida Democrats, he accepted a job offer in December 2020 to be Jones’ second-in-command. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine.Īfter working one year as Tampa state Rep. He ran the election campaigns of Gainesville state Rep. America Votes is exceptionally lucky to have Miles for this important work - we will miss him.”ĭavis entered politics in May 2016 as a field organizer for the Florida Democratic Party, the first of three roles of increasing import he held with the group over four-plus years.
“Democracy is fragile, and it’s imperative that we safeguard it from those who aim to destroy it. His drive for excellence, calm-under-pressure demeanor, and focus on the bigger picture are unmatched,” he said. “Miles has served as my right hand and brought smart, steady strategic leadership to our team. But as an active leader in his party and outspoken advocate for voter outreach, Jones also recognizes the move as a net positive. He’s losing a stalwart deputy who for the last two and a half years has provided invaluable assistance on myriad issues. On June 1, Davis is taking a job as Florida director of voting rights at America Votes, a nonprofit focused on advancing progressive policies, increasing voter participation and winning elections across more than two dozen states.įor Jones, the change is bittersweet. Shevrin Jones next month, but he isn’t leaving Sunshine State politics any time soon. Miles Davis may be departing from his post as Chief of Staff to Miami Gardens state Sen.
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