Elections
Cattle rancher and Republican candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9), Ben Butler, recently celebrated his endorsement from Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.). The incumbent Congresswoman’s endorsement comes just a week before Florida’s primary election. “Florida needs more fighters in Washington who aren’t afraid to stand up to the establishment and put America […]
General Mike Flynn (Ret.), a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has officially endorsed Casey Askar in the 22nd Congressional District Republican primary. "Embodies the American Dream" In a statement announcing his endorsement, Gen. Flynn lauded Askar as a man who "embodies the American Dream," describing Askar's flight from Iraq as a child to escape […]
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) posted a shocking image containing an antisemitic hate crime against the incumbent Representative. Amid early voting for Florida’s primary elections, Rep. Fine posted an image of one of his campaign’s yard signs defaced with a spray-painted swastika symbol. The vandalized yard sign was found at the Wickline Senior Center Early Voting […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign released an ad calling Democratic opponent David Jolly "radically liberal, radically wrong" on transgender issues over the weekend. The 30-second ad, titled "Agenda," highlights Jolly's past statements supporting gender reassignment surgery on children. Jolly is notably a former Republican, having just become […]
Michael Carbonara, who is one of several Republicans running for Florida's 22nd Congressional District, is accused of filing bogus copyright and trademark infringement claims against media outlets to suppress unfavorable news coverage of him. "This is Absolute Censorship" Throughout July and going into August, as WLRN covered, articles critical of Carbonara's ties to data centers, […]
In the wake of Early Voting for Florida’s 2026 Primary Election, not a single Republican candidate for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District (FL 22 CD) has yet to outdistance themselves against their respective challengers, as more than 41% of voters remain undecided, according to recent poll numbers. According to a poll by Fort Myers-based political firm […]
Republican congressional candidate Dan Green, who is running to replace Democratic Rep. Darren Soto in Florida’s 9th District, is running as a Trump Republican. Still, during the 2024 Presidential primary election, he backed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over President Trump. During an interview conducted in the lead-up to the presidential election, Green explained why he […]
The political funny season is here, and just about every single Republican congressional candidate is running on being the Trumpiest one of all. Michael Carbonara has reverted to really stretching the truth, let alone pushing the envelope, regarding trying to convince voters he is the only Trump Republican running in his respective race. In a […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida has endorsed the team of David Jolly and Gwen Graham for Florida Governor and Florida Lieutenant Governor. In a statement posted on social media, the caucus, which seeks to engage Hispanic communities with the values of the Democratic Party, argued that the duo will “offer Florida the experienced, principled […]
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 […]
A new poll by the James Madison Institute survey shows U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a massive lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race with the election in just 11 days. Byron Donalds: 49% Jay Collins: 18% Paul Renner: 8% James Fishback: 4% Undecided: 17% Notably, James Madison's poll is similar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
