Is George Moraitis Drawing A Line on Illegal Immigration?

Is George Moraitis Drawing A Line on Illegal Immigration?

Joseph Quesada
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August 7, 2026
As congressional candidates gear up for the 2026 midterm primary elections, one candidate who might have to answer for his past position on illegal immigration is Republican congressional candidate and former State Representative George Moraitis (R). Moraitis is running on immigration issues such as securing the nation’s borders, backing border patrol, removing undocumented individuals, and […]
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Kevin Steele Resigns After Casting Primary Vote Outside House District

Kevin Steele Resigns After Casting Primary Vote Outside House District

Michael Costeines
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August 7, 2026
Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City) announced he has resigned from his House District 55 Seat after reports revealed he cast his Congressional primary vote in Hillsborough County outside of his Pasco County district. Florida law requires state lawmakers to live and be registered to vote in the district they represent. Rep. Steele, who has represented […]
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Ryan Elijah, Cory Mills Continue Heated Rivalry Just Before Early Voting Begins

Ryan Elijah, Cory Mills Continue Heated Rivalry Just Before Early Voting Begins

Joseph Quesada
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August 7, 2026
Incumbent Congressman Cory Mills and Former TV Anchor Ryan Elijah’s ongoing feud remains front and center as the two go at it on social media over the alleged Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the incumbent Representative. Following the ‘Boogie Woogie’ FL CD 7 Republican Primary Debate in New Smyrna Beach, Elijah began posting several […]
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Scott Singer Scores Steve Scalise's Endorsement in Congressional Bid

Scott Singer Scores Steve Scalise's Endorsement in Congressional Bid

Grayson Bakich
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August 7, 2026
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) has received the endorsement of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) in his bid to represent Florida's redrawn 25th Congressional District. Scalise on Singer "Scott Singer is exactly the kind of proven conservative leader we need fighting alongside us in Congress," said Rep. Scalise in a statement. "As mayor […]
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Cory Mills Shuts Down The Rhetoric During FL CD 7 Showdown

Cory Mills Shuts Down The Rhetoric During FL CD 7 Showdown

Joseph Quesada
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August 6, 2026
New Smyrna Beach – Despite being in the spotlight for ongoing controversies and facing increased scrutiny from congressional challengers for not dropping out of the race, incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) showed up to the highly anticipated congressional debate for Florida’s 7th Congressional District’s Republican Primary in an effort to defend his seat for the upcoming […]
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The 'Boogie Woogie' Showdown: The FL CD 7 Republican Primary Debate

The 'Boogie Woogie' Showdown: The FL CD 7 Republican Primary Debate

Joseph Quesada
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August 6, 2026
New Smyrna Beach – Tensions were high throughout the highly anticipated congressional debate among Republican primary candidates in Florida’s 7th District (FL CD 7) as incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) faced off against former Orlando Matters host Ryan Elijah, business leader Sarah Ulrich, and veteran Michael Don Johnson. Throughout the debate, candidates took the opportunity […]
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Anna Paulina Luna, Mike Haridopolos Endorse Ryan Elijah Over Cory Mills in CD7 Race

Anna Paulina Luna, Mike Haridopolos Endorse Ryan Elijah Over Cory Mills in CD7 Race

Daniel Molina
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August 5, 2026
As Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) gears up to debate against his Republican opponents tonight, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) have endorsed one of his opponents. On social media, Reps. Luna and Haridopolos released a joint statement, making it clear that they're backing Ryan Elijah in the upcoming race for CD7. […]
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(POLL) Dan Franzese Takes The Lead In FL CD 25, Toppling Singer In Poll

(POLL) Dan Franzese Takes The Lead In FL CD 25, Toppling Singer In Poll

Joseph Quesada
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August 4, 2026
Dan Franzese has taken the lead in the Republican primary race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25) in a surprise turn of events, according to a new poll by McLaughlin & Associates. The self-proclaimed “problem solver” and “consensus builder” has gained significant support from Republican voters expected to participate in the concurrent Florida […]
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Rep. Cory Mills to Debate Republican Congressional Primary Opponents

Rep. Cory Mills to Debate Republican Congressional Primary Opponents

Staff Report
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August 4, 2026
With Florida's primary election just two weeks away, one of the most-watched congressional races in the country is the Republican primary race for Rep. Cory Mills' seat. On August 6, The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres will moderate the first and only debate between the 4 qualified Republican congressional candidates in the race. Expect fireworks, considering […]
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Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Slams Vindman Campaign for Treatment of Angie Nixon

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Slams Vindman Campaign for Treatment of Angie Nixon

Michael Costeines
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August 4, 2026
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) issued an open letter criticizing the Alexander Vindman campaign for its tone and conduct toward Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) this week. "We write as Democratic leaders, volunteers, and grassroots activists from across Florida who are deeply troubled by the tone and conduct that have recently surrounded your campaign," […]
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Florida Early Voting Commences: ID Requirements, Deadlines, Dates

Florida Early Voting Commences: ID Requirements, Deadlines, Dates

Joseph Quesada
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August 3, 2026
The wait for Florida’s Primary Elections is approaching its end as voting is set to begin on Aug 18, 2026. For some, the countdown has officially lapsed as several counties across the Sunshine State have begun early voting for the General Election’s runners-up. Starting Aug. 3, 2026, voters in Bradford, Calhoun, Hendry, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Miami-Dade, […]
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate

Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate

Michael Costeines
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August 3, 2026
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its support of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate by praising her work in cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and boosting the state's economic environment through a press statement this week. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Ashley Moody to continue championing Florida […]
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Republicans Add Nearly 40K Registrations in July, Total 5.6 Million Overall

Republicans Add Nearly 40K Registrations in July, Total 5.6 Million Overall

Michael Costeines
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August 3, 2026
Republicans continue to extend their lead in the state of Florida, adding another 38,545 registrations in July to Democrats' 24,463, according to a post shared on social media by Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ. The month gave Republicans a +14,082 margin. "Other" jumped 6,066. Florida Voter Registration Update - August 2026 pic.twitter.com/IB0IBAKSjx — Michael […]
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'Beijing' Belinda Keiser: The Former Democrat, Hillary Clinton Supporter, and Democratic Party Mega Donor

'Beijing' Belinda Keiser: The Former Democrat, Hillary Clinton Supporter, and Democratic Party Mega Donor

Javier Manjarres
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July 30, 2026
Belinda Keiser, 67, is running for Congress in Florida's 22nd District as a Republican, claiming on political campaign advertisements that she has always been a "conservative," but has conveniently omitting that she was a registered Democrat until the age of 49, and who has donated thousands of dollars to Progressive Democrats like Al Gore, Hillary […]
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Gun Violence Prevention Group Endorses Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

Gun Violence Prevention Group Endorses Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

Joseph Quesada
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July 30, 2026
Incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) has received endorsement from one of the nation’s leading safety groups as she seeks reelection in Florida’s newly drawn 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Brady PAC, the political action group of Brady: United Against Gun Violence, has endorsed the veteran congresswoman for her unwavering advocacy for gun violence prevention […]
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Cory Mills & Ryan Elijah Exchange Over FL CD 7 Poll Numbers

Cory Mills & Ryan Elijah Exchange Over FL CD 7 Poll Numbers

Joseph Quesada
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July 30, 2026
The heat between prominent Republican candidates for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7) continues to ramp up less than three weeks into the primary election, as candidate Ryan Elijah and incumbent Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) exchange words on social media. Rep. Mills fired back at Elijah’s recent post showing the results of a Casselberry […]
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How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll

How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Associated Press
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July 30, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump’s approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month, according to a new AP-NORC poll. The results are a stark repudiation of the Republican president's approach to the conflict, which has dragged on far longer than he originally […]
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Keith Gross Vows to 'Stand with Trump' and 'Defeat Communists' in New Ad

Keith Gross Vows to 'Stand with Trump' and 'Defeat Communists' in New Ad

Grayson Bakich
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July 28, 2026
Keith Gross, one of several Republicans vying to replace the outgoing Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) in Florida's 2nd Congressional District, vows to stand with President Donald Trump and "defeat communists" in a new 30-second campaign ad. The Ad "President Trump said it himself: Communism is the greatest threat facing America," Gross begins, referring to Trump's […]
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