2026 Midterm Election

Agricultural leader and congressional candidate Ben Butler is going after career politicians who “have spent years making promises they never intended to keep," promising to clean up the messes in Congress in a new campaign ad amid his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9). “Growing up on this cattle ranch, I’ve learned […]

A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a five-point edge over presumptive Democratic nominee David Jolly in the governor's race. Byron Donalds: 46% David Jolly: 41% Other: 5% The results come after another PORL poll found […]

Republican congressional candidate Belinda Keiser, vice chancellor of Keiser University, has struck first at two of her contested primary race opponents, businessman Michael Carbonara and businessman and U.S. Marine veteran Casey Askar. In a recent campaign text message, Keiser's official campaign made a bold claim to draw first blood, taking a swipe at Carbonara and […]

Former Florida Sen. Democratic Leader Lauren Book emphasized the importance of addressing the rise of antisemitism and other issues in her Senate District 30 campaign during a recent interview with The Floridian. SD 30 covers southern Palm Beach County and northern Broward County and includes a large Jewish population. "I think antisemitism is a word […]

With Republican control of the U.S. Congress on thin ice, Republican congressional candidates Michael Carbonara, Belinda Keiser, and Casey Askar are throwing the kitchen sink to win their party nomination in Florida's District 22 race. According to the Federal Election Committee (FEC), Carbonara, an entrepreneur and business owner with a background in cryptocurrency, has raised $5,867,348.70 […]

Congressional candidate and former “Orlando Matters” anchor, Ryan Elijah, celebrated his campaign’s fundraising achievement of raising nearly $302,000, touting that his campaign has "raised more money by far than any Republican in the field,” in his bid for Florida’s 7th District (FL CD 7). “There’s a list of heavy hitters, and certainly, we are proud of some of […]

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO through a press statement this week. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce is ‘all in’ for Blaise Ingoglia to continue serving as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer,” Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark […]

Several of the “most prominent” Human Rights Advocacy Organizations in both Palm Beach County and the U.S. have endorsed incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) in her re-election bid in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Organization for Women’s (PBC NOW) Women’s Issues […]

Republican congressional candidate and former Democrat Belinda Keiser is once again feeling the heat in her District 22 primary election race after a text message and new attack website was sent to voters, labeling her as a liberal Democrat who ran for office as a Democrat, and donated to progressive Democrats like Rep. Debbie Wasserman […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) for re-election to House District 24 by praising his conservative leadership through a social media post this week. "Ryan Chamberlin is a proven conservative who puts Florida first. He is a strong advocate for public safety, small businesses, and the values that […]

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsements of several Senate and House candidates for the 2026 election cycle through a press release this week. “AIF is proud to endorse candidates who champion free enterprise, economic growth, and policies that strengthen Florida’s business climate while helping reduce costs for families,” AIF President and CEO […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is dead at the age of 71. Sen. Graham's office announced on social media that the veteran lawmaker died of a "brief and sudden illness." “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” the statement said. Sen. Graham's death is a […]

Most School teachers or educators pride themselves on their spelling and grammatical bona fides because they can, but other so-called teachers, not so much. Enter Democratic congressional candidate Elizabeth Holmes, who according to her campaign website, has been an "English and Exceptional Student Education teacher in Palm Beach County public schools" for 15 years. Holmes' […]

As the soon-to-be contentious Republican primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District ramps up, businessman Dan Franzese has secured an endorsement from U.S. military veteran Congressman Brian Mast. “I’m endorsing Dan Franzese for Congress because he is the conservative fighter South Florida needs to stand with President Trump and put America First,” Rep. Mast affirmed. Franzese […]

President Donald Trump has discharged the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Committee (EAC) just a few months before the 2026 Midterm elections, effectively leaving the four-person independent bipartisan committee vacant ahead of the congressional races. “The President, and head of the Executive Branch, reserves the right to remove individuals that may not be […]

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has endorsed State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-FL) in her bid to oust Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL). State Rep. Nixon announced her candidacy in January, vowing to fight for working families. She has served in the Florida House since 2022, but to defeat Senator Moody, State Rep. Nixon must first defeat her […]

The Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) has weighed in on the soon-to-be-contentious Republican congressional primary race in Florida's 22nd District, endorsing businessman and U.S. Marine Veteran Casey Askar over the field of candidates who are all running on being the most conservative choice to represent the district. Getting the CPAC endorsement is a big deal. […]

With absentee ballots about to drop in Florida, candidates in some of the most contentious Republican congressional contests are racing to see how many campaign endorsements they can garner. Let's put it out there that the only endorsement that really matters, that could tip the scales of any primary election, is the endorsement of President […]