Elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The midterm elections might look ominous for President Donald Trump, but there are places where his Republican Party could turn the tables on Democrats if it can peel off a few key wins in key congressional races. National organizations are pumping money behind candidates that Republicans hope can provide bright spots. Here's […]
The Democratic Party's political campaign machine has kicked into high gear, as the House Majority PAC (HMP) has just made a whopping $9.7 million advertising buy in support of Progressive congressional candidate Pia Dandiya, but mainly against Republican congressional candidate Casey Askar in Florida's highly contested 22nd District. Dandiya, a millionaire lobbyist and former teacher […]
Republican nominee for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), Ryan Elijah, released a campaign ad alongside Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma to reinforce their commitment to public safety. “It is a true honor to have these sheriffs’ support because safer communities are stronger communities,” Elijah said. Today we […]
A new Mason-Dixon poll for NBC 6/Telemundo Station Group shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a 7-point lead in the governor's race with the general election about a month away. Byron Donalds: 48% David Joly: 41% Undecided: 10% Other: 1% "This poll reflects what we are seeing on the ground. Between […]
Former state Senator Annette Tadeo earned the endorsement of youth-led climate action organization genCLEO Wednesday. The organization aims to turn climate change into a top issue for voters, according to its website. “Young Floridians understand that the decisions made in Florida today will shape whether we can afford to build a future here,” Raymer Maguire, […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 U.S. Midterm election, resurfaced images show Republican challenger for Florida’s 25th District (FL CD 25), Scott Singer, alongside a Qatari senior official, which could leave voters questioning his loyalty to Israel’s security. The resurfaced image shows Singer alongside Qatar’s Minister of Municipality, His Excellency (HE) Abdullah bin Hamad bin […]
Opponents in Florida’s 8th Congressional District race, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R) and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D) recently faced off in a debate ahead of the 2026 Midterm general election. During the debate, both nominees discussed issues such as the ongoing affordability crisis affecting Floridians, healthcare, Florida’s Amendment 3, social welfare, […]
The Everglades Trust announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor during a press conference in Miami this week. A non-profit, the Everglades Trust is dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Florida Everglades. "The Everglades Trust is proud to endorse Byron Donalds for governor because he is […]
During a Fox News appearance Sunday, Florida Republican Party Chairman Evan Power made it clear that Florida is red and will remain red after the midterms, as voting polls are set to open in less than a month. Chairman @EvanPower joined Fox News yesterday to discuss the path to victory for Florida Republicans in the […]
By Stephanie Murphy No one voted on it. No one debated it. Last year, a state agency changed a payment formula, and hundreds of millions of dollars quietly moved out of children’s primary care. Many of Florida’s pediatricians felt it right away. Florida’s children will feel it longer. Governor DeSantis refused to expand Medicaid under the Affordable […]
The contentious congressional race in Florida's 22nd District between businessman Casey Askar and former teacher Pia Dandiya is starting to take form, but it appears as if the race will be defined by who will offer substantive solutions and who will not. Dandiya is running on changing Washington, D.C., education reform, and helping everyday Americans […]
The Palm Beach County Republican Party excluded Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso from its updated voter guide on social media following backlash after he was endorsed by the county party despite his arrest on felony charges related to child sex abuse in August. "For the record, our Voter guide originally listed […]
With less than a month away from the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump is pointing the blame at Democrats and other foreign conflicts for the increased cost of fuel at the gas pumps. “What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out now on […]
State House Candidate Elizabeth Holmes was recently joined by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon for a canvasing event in her District 94 bid in Royal Palm Beach over the weekend. The teamwork is arguably interesting for Holmes, given that Nixon is a self-described socialist and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). […]
The Republican Party of Florida left attendees of its fall quarterly meeting Saturday with one message: "David Jolly would undo what Governor Ron DeSantis has built." "Eight years ago Democrats still had the registration edge. Today Republicans lead by 1.55 million voters, and we are 30 days from doing it again," Chairman Evan Power said […]
In a recent interview with CBS News Miami’s “Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede,” Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, asserted that she does not fully agree with the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) policy agenda. “I think it’s really important to know that I don’t believe in everything the DSA […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance touched down in Florida to motivate and energize Republican voters. The Trump 47 committee hosted a midterm rally in Lakeland, Fla., with Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Vance as the special guests. “Florida is facing one of the easiest choices I have ever […]
The Miami Herald Editorial Board officially endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly in an Opinion article Wednesday afternoon. Jolly is joined on the Herald endorsement list by several candidates in nonpartisan races including 11th judicial court judge, Miami-Dade School Board and county commission. "If voters choose the Republican on the ballot, Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron […]
