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The Archive

Since 2016: 44 brunches and $41,245 raised at the table, and a guest list that reads like a map of South Florida politics. Candidates come to brunch; some of them go on to win. This page is our scrapbook — and our track record.

On the 2026 ballot right now

They came to brunch — now they're on your ballot. Meet them in the 2026 guide →

David FryCame to brunch: for Circuit Judge, Group 52Running for Broward Circuit Judge, Group 52 — on every Broward ballot Aug 18, 2026 source for David Fry
Jose Javier RodriguezCame to brunch: for Florida Attorney GeneralDemocratic candidate for Florida Attorney General — primary Aug 18, 2026 source for Jose Javier Rodriguez
Michael FergusonCame to brunch: for FL House, District 100Democratic candidate for FL House District 100 — general Nov 3, 2026 source for Michael Ferguson
Roberto Fernandez IIICame to brunch: for Broward County School Board, District 6Running for Broward School Board, District 6 — primary Aug 18, 2026 source for Roberto Fernandez III
Shevrin JonesCame to brunch: as FL House Representative, District 101Won — FL State Senator since 2020; now running for Congress (FL-24) in 2026 source for Shevrin Jones
Todd DelmayCame to brunch: for FL House (Hollywood area)Democratic candidate for FL House District 101 — primary Aug 18, 2026 source for Todd Delmay
Caryl ShuhamCame to brunch: Hollywood City Commissioner, District 1Hollywood City Commissioner — running for Broward County Commission, District 6 (primary Aug 18, 2026) source for Caryl Shuham

Now serving

Guests who won. From city hall to the State Attorney's office.

Christine HunschofskyCame to brunch: as Democratic Whip, FL HouseFL House Member (Broward) since 2020 — Democratic Whip source for Christine Hunschofsky
Dan DaleyCame to brunch: for FL State House, District 97FL State Representative (Coral Springs) since 2019 source for Dan Daley
Dean TrantalisCame to brunch: for Mayor of Fort LauderdaleMayor of Fort Lauderdale since 2018 source for Dean Trantalis
Debbi HixonCame to brunch: for Broward School Board, Countywide (re-election)Won outright in the Aug 2024 primary — Broward School Board, Countywide seat source for Debbi Hixon
Denise HorlandCame to brunch: for Plantation City Council, Group 2 (re-election)Plantation City Council, Group 2 — re-elected 2022 source for Denise Horland
Harold PryorCame to brunch: State Attorney (re-election)Broward State Attorney since 2021 — re-elected unopposed 2024 source for Harold Pryor
Josh SimmonsCame to brunch: Coral Springs City CommissionerCoral Springs City Commissioner since 2018 source for Josh Simmons
Maria RodriguezCame to brunch: for Pembroke Pines Commission, District 3Won — Pembroke Pines City Commissioner, District 3, since March 2024 source for Maria Rodriguez
Nancy MetayerCame to brunch: running for Coral Springs MayorWon a Coral Springs Commission seat in Nov 2020 — serving since source for Nancy Metayer
Rebecca ThompsonCame to brunch: for Broward School Board, District 2Won — Broward School Board Member, District 2, since 2024 source for Rebecca Thompson
Sarah LeonardiCame to brunch: for Broward School Board, District 3 (re-election)Won re-election — Broward School Board Member, District 3 source for Sarah Leonardi

Alumni & friends

Every campaign plants seeds. We were proud to host them.

Alfredo OlveraCame to brunch: Broward Democratic State CommitteemanBroward Democratic State Committeeman; longtime RB friend and frequent introducer of guests source for Alfredo Olvera
Cindy PoloCame to brunch: as FL House Representative, District 103Served in the FL House (District 103), 2018–2020 source for Cindy Polo
Emily RodriguesCame to brunch: for FL House, District 98Ran in the 2024 Democratic primary, FL House District 98 source for Emily Rodrigues
Hillary CasselCame to brunch: for FL House, District 101Elected to FL House District 101 in 2022 as a Democrat; switched to the Republican Party in 2024 source for Hillary Cassel
Jasmen Rogers-ShawCame to brunch: for FL House, District 95Ran in the 2020 Democratic primary, FL House District 95 source for Jasmen Rogers-Shaw
Javier EstevezCame to brunch: for FL House, District 105Ran in the 2020 Democratic primary, FL House District 105 source for Javier Estevez
Linda Thompson GonzalezCame to brunch: for FL House, District 100Ran for FL House District 100 in 2022 source for Linda Thompson Gonzalez
Nancy FryCame to brunch: for Coconut Creek Commission, District DRan for Coconut Creek City Commission, District D (2020) source for Nancy Fry
Norby BelzCame to brunch: for Fort Lauderdale Commission, District 1Ran a strong 2024 race for Fort Lauderdale Commission, District 1 source for Norby Belz
Rosa ValderramaCame to brunch: community guestCommunity advocate; joined us at the April 2025 brunch source for Rosa Valderrama
Tom LynchCame to brunch: for Broward Public DefenderRan in the 2020 Democratic primary for Broward Public Defender source for Tom Lynch
About this page: guest appearances are drawn from the Resistance Brunch’s own past presentations. “Where they are now” lines were verified against public sources (linked per guest) as of July 13, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.