Nicole Heather "Nikki" Fried is an American politician, lawyer, and lobbyist. She currently serves as the Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this, Fried served as the 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture from 2019 to 2023. She was the first woman to be elected to this position and, as of 2025, is the last Democrat to have held or won statewide office in Florida.