Florida Lawmakers

Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to write about the profiles of Florida lawmakers, senators, & other politicians. Read more here!
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) is using her political leverage in Miami to the fullest advantage against Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez amid U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y. )'s recent visit to Florida's 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). Eliott Rodriguez brought the man who wants to lead the socialists in Congress into a […]
Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez (R) and María Elvira Salazar (R), two Florida Cuban American lawmakers, commended the state of Florida’s recently secured arrest warrant against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The lawmakers' reactions follow Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement that the state obtained the warrant on Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) has secured endorsements from county sheriffs across Florida’s 15th Congressional District (FL CD 15) as she fights to retain her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, and County Sheriff Chad Chronister have backed Rep. Lee […]
Republican nominee for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), Ryan Elijah, was recently probed about his campaign-financing strategy after records revealed he hired a fundraising firm tied to Democratic gubernatorial runner-up and former Republican congressman David Jolly. $5,000 to Jolly's Formerly Hired Fundraising Duo According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records, Elijah’s campaign paid […]
Argentina President Javier Milei has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “María Elvira is one of the continent's most outspoken and respected voices,” Milei said. “She advocates for freedom, democracy, the free market, and every person's right to prosper through their own efforts.” […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 Midterms, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Democratic Party and several television (TV) stations to prevent the use of the controversial $10 million Hope Florida scandal in rival campaign ads. The Highlands County circuit court filing challenges a 30-second campaign ad, paid […]
With the 2026 midterm elections less than three weeks away, Democratic challengers for U.S. House seats in Florida are raising concerns about their stance on the rising intraparty socialist movement and the candidacy of one of its leading figures for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. Congressional incumbents and candidates, including Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D), Darren Soto […]
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to pass his citizenship reform legislation amid recent reports claiming that birthright citizenship costs taxpayers over $150 billion annually. “Illegal aliens and their children are costing American taxpayers $150.7 BILLION every year!!” Congressman Steube wrote on X. “American taxpayers should not be forced to bankroll this broken […]
Eliott Rodriguez, the Democratic challenger for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27), has secured endorsements from two of Miami-Dade County’s top leaders. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D) and City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins (D) have officially backed the former TV News anchor’s effort against Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R). Mayor Cava: […]
A coalition of Republican Florida lawmakers led by Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is calling on the Pentagon to increase Florida National Guard (FLNG) personnel. “In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, we saw once again just how critical the Florida National Guard is to keeping our communities safe – but while Florida’s population has grown in […]
Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, is receiving on-the-ground support from several Democratic lawmakers ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) recently announced their efforts to help Nixon in Florida. Sen. Murphy Lands In Florida “Just landed in Florida to campaign today for Angie […]
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida has endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid against Democratic challenger Angie Nixon. The group has also endorsed 24 Republican congressional challengers ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. “On behalf of Florida small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have […]
Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) recently questioned his former opponent, Ryan Elijah, about his stance on insider trading in Congress amid reports of Elijah’s recent stock trade disclosures. Rep. Mills commented on the Florida District 7 challenger’s recent X post, which listed Elijah’s priorities upon entering office, which included “banning insider stock trading in Congress.” Our […]
Mike Beltran, the former Florida House Representative and Republican nominee for Florida’s 14th Congressional District, affirmed that he will end the ongoing affordability crisis upon entering office, taking jabs at his opponent, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), for her role in it. In an interview with Bay News 9’s “Political Connections”, Beltran addressed several issues, including […]
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) for reelection in Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “The best friend Colombia has in the United States Congress is María Elvira Salazar,” President de la Espriella said. “She has always been there, and she has always defended Colombia. “That is why […]
The Florida Planned Parenthood political action committee endorsed several Florida candidates Monday, including Democrats David Jolly and Gwen Graham for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. The PAC also announced its backing of Democrat José Javier Rodríguez for attorney general. The three candidates were joined by a long list of endorsements for Democratic candidates for state […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) reaffirmed her support for the Trump administration’s efforts to bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine war amid criticism and backlash over President Donald Trump’s recently announced oil deal with Russia and purported energy ceasefire between the two nations. Few elected officials currently speaking out on President Trump’s efforts regarding a peace […]
The U.S. Pentagon's announcement to livestream the military’s first execution by firing squad in more than 80 years has drawn avid support from Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) despite swaths of backlash worldwide. Recently, the Department of Defense confirmed that it will publicly display the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former U.S. Army major convicted […]
