Tallahassee, FL – Today, in response to the news that former Florida Democratic Party Chair Charlie Whitehead has died, Chairwoman Allison Tant made the following statement:

“Florida has lost a great public servant, and the Democratic Party has lost one of its most committed leaders. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Charlie Whitehead, who never failed to be there when his Party or state needed him. For decades, Charlie was a happy warrior, always working for a better, more just Florida. He and his family are in the thoughts and prayers of countless Floridians today.”