A doyenne of Democratic women’s politics lines up behind Amanda Marie Green in CD 2

Amanda Marie Green is adding a name with deep roots in the business of electing Democratic women to her growing endorsement list.

The Democratic candidate in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District announced that June Piscitelli, a longtime recruiter and mentor of pro-choice, Democratic women candidates, is throwing her support behind Green’s bid to flip the North Florida seat.

Piscitelli has spent decades helping women run for and win public office. She now serves as Chair for Ruth’s List Florida, one of the state’s most influential networks dedicated to expanding women’s representation at every level of government.

“I am proud to endorse Amanda Green for Congress,” Piscitelli said. “Amanda impressed me from the moment I met her. She is an honest, trustworthy, and intelligent woman. Her integrity is needed in Washington, and she has the skills and abilities to make D.C., and Florida, a better space.”

Green, a former international development professional who spent a decade managing taxpayer-funded programs and delivering services around the world, is running on lowering costs for working families, supporting North Florida’s agricultural economy, protecting health care access, and restoring accountability in Washington.

She faces a contested Democratic Primary on Aug. 18 for the seat Neal Dunn is leaving open.

“June has dedicated her career to helping women step into leadership and public service,” Green said.

“I am honored to have her support. Her work has opened doors for countless women across Florida, and her endorsement means so much because she understands the importance of electing leaders who are focused on solving problems, delivering results for their communities, and protecting the fundamental freedoms that women deserve, including the freedom to make their own health care decisions.”

A new mother and public servant running in one of Florida’s most competitive congressional races, Green is pitching herself as part of a new generation of leadership focused on practical solutions over political division.

The Piscitelli nod joins a growing coalition of elected officials, community leaders, and advocates backing Green’s campaign to flip the seat — a list that already includes former U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd and the Florida AFL-CIO. Her full and growing list of endorsements is posted on her campaign website.

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Ed. note: This story was drafted with assistance from AI. Editorial judgment, sourcing, and final review were performed by Peter Schorsch and the Florida Politics editorial team.