After drawing progressive ire, James Bush III seeks to repel strong challenge from his left
Democratic Rep. James Bush III of Opa-locka is among Florida’s most enduring politicians. First elected to the House in 1992, the now-retired teacher is serving in his third stint as […]
Twisted Florida Ruling Says Pregnant Teen Isn’t ‘Mature’ Enough for Abortion
A Florida appeals court will force a parentless 16-year-old girl to give birth because the teen is not “sufficiently mature” to decide for herself whether or not to terminate the […]
State Rep. Skidmore faces political newcomer in new district representing south PBC
A political newcomer is challenging a Democratic state representative in a newly redrawn district covering southwestern Palm Beach County communities. State Rep. Kelly Skidmore of Boca Raton is seeking to […]
For a redrawn St. Petersburg, East Hillsborough House seat, a Democratic melee
Two veteran Democrats who have occupied the same House seat are facing off in the August primary for Florida’s House District 62, while a newcomer hoping for his first political […]
Some 40 years ago, Florida elected its first woman to U.S. Senate. Will Val Demings be the second?
‘It’s taken a lot of time for women to aspire to run for statewide office.’ It’s been about four decades since a Florida woman — Republican Paula Hawkins of the […]
Patricia Hawkins-Williams faces a challenger in fourth-term bid
Redistricting short-circuited the Broward legislator’s plans for a Senate run. After state Rep. Patricia Hawkins-Williams abandoned plans to run for Senate, she’s now ready to face off against a challenger […]
Primary elections: Four vie for Group 5 Democratic Port of Palm Beach seat
Although it gets little fanfare, the Port of Palm Beach is a potent economic powerhouse, generating $260 million in business revenue and $12 million in state and federal taxes. It […]
Raquel Pacheco blasts Tallahassee’s ‘broken political system’ in new digital ad for SD 36
‘Higher insurance premiums, delays in gas tax cuts, divisive agendas — this is what Tallahassee has done for you.’ A new digital ad highlighting Democratic candidate Raquel Pacheco’s immigrant origins, […]
Endorsement: Patricia Hawkins-Williams for Florida House, District 98
The Sun Sentinel recommends that voters in House District 98 keep Rep. Patricia Hawkins-Williams. Read more…
Herald recommends: For Florida House District 109, a political newcomer impresses
In the Democratic primary for Florida House District 109, veteran legislator and incumbent Rep. James Bush III faces a political newcomer, lawyer and former teacher Ashley Gantt. In the Democratic […]