Elections
With House lawmakers recently voting along party lines on the SAVE Act,  the voter integrity legislative measure Republicans filed to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in U.S. elections, the measure could become one of the key pieces of legislation that tips the scale during the 2026 midterm elections. The bill to keep illegal immigrants from voting […]
In a video posted on social media, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his military service. In his endorsement, Chitwood praised Lt. Gov. Collins' service as a Green Beret, which included tours in Afghanistan and Iraq following the Sept. 11 attacks. Collins served […]
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) is endorsing 16 members of Congress for reelection in the upcoming 2026 midterms, including Representatives Randy Fine (R-FL), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Craig Goldman (R-TX). Rep. Fine, known as the "Hebrew Hammer," has been a strong supporter of sustaining the United States' relationship with Israel and a fierce critic of […]
President Donald Trump is waking up this morning to the news that another Republican congressional hopeful is planning to honor him by renaming something after him, if they win their 2026 midterm election race. Ola Hawatmeh, who is running in the hotly contested Republican primary race in Florida's 19th congressional district, just sent out an […]
President Donald Trump is heading to Hebron, Kentucky, in an effort to address economic concerns regarding the current U.S. conflict with Iran and to promote Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) current opponent for the 2026 Kentucky Republican Primary amid the midterm elections. President Trump visited Cincinnati, Ohio, to tour the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Thermo Fisher […]
With the 2026 midterms looming closer, Representative Darren Soto's (D-FL) 9th Congressional District seat is considered vulnerable, and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is accusing him of being "out of touch" and working against the interests of Florida farmers. Rep. Soto's district, which includes Osceola and Polk Counties, is a major agricultural zone, with […]
TALLAHASSEE— As leadership in the Republican-led Florida Legislature struggles to work to find common ground, frustrations are spilling over in both chambers, and senior lawmakers like Senator Don Gaetz (R) are taking their colleagues out to the political woodshed. “Now as we end with a wimper on Friday, hopefully the budget chairs will begin to […]
Newly retired South Florida news anchor Elliot Rodriguez announced the launch of his campaign for Congress in Florida’s 27th district today. The district includes portions of Miami Beach, Coral Gables, and Pinecrest. “I didn’t plan to run for Congress,” Rodriguez shared during his announcement. “But I cannot stay silent.” Rodriguez’s campaign launch emphasized affordability and democracy, […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is making Punchbowl journalist Jake Sherman and his Democratic primary challenger, Oliver Larkin, eat their words after voting against funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Early in February, Rep. Moskowitz told Sherman that he would vote in favor of funding DHS if President Donald Trump fired Secretary Kristi Noem. Sherman […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his support for repealing property taxes in line with Gov. Ron DeSantis during a recent interview with CBS News Miami's Jim Defede. "I agree with the governor that we need to repeal homestead property taxes. Property taxes in our state, especially for Floridians, have doubled in […]
Americans for Prosperity Action announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his commitment to economic freedom and small government. "I'm excited to say that today we are going to be announcing our endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida's next governor," said Skyler Zander, senior advisor […]
Florida Lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Miami Republican Executive Committee Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal over a group chat he created and managed that referenced the N-word over 200 times, propagated antisemitism, and called for the killing of "N*ggers." In response to The Floridian story that reported on the controversial group chat, the Florida […]
WASHINGTON – Outside the House Chamber, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres about the potential for House Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump if they win the 2026 midterm elections. Manjarres: If the Democrats control the House, would you push for the impeachment of President Trump? Ocasio-Cortez: I mean, […]
Former State Rep. Charlie Stone has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) for Florida governor, according to a post shared by The Renner War Room account on social media. Support continues to grow across Florida. Former State Representative and Marion County leader Charlie Stone is backing Paul Renner for Governor and the Florida First agenda. pic.twitter.com/IqMA7euDff […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida (UNF) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and 7-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll found Rep. Donalds at 42% support, while Jolly received 36%, […]
Former Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Dennis Baxley has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) for Florida governor, according to a post by The Renner War Room account on social media. "From leading in both chambers of the Florida Legislature to championing Stand Your Ground, Dennis Baxley has never wavered in defending our freedoms," Renner […]
Boca Raton— As the Republican-led U.S. Congress is on the verge of sending the SAVE Act to President Donald Trump’s desk for signing, congressional Democrats like Rep. Jared Moskowitz continue to express their opposition to the popular legislative measure that would mandate potential voters to furnish documentary proof of US citizenship in order to vote […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) picked up nine Florida Senate endorsements in his bid for governor this week. The endorsements include: Sen. Byran Avila (R-Hialeah Gardens) Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R-Miami) Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-St. Petersburg) Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) - before becoming RNC Chairman Sen. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) Sen. Erin Grall (R-Fort […]
