I worked in reproductive healthcare, and ‘abortion’ is not a dirty word | Opinion
A dear friend called me out of the blue a few years ago. As a born and bred millennial, I know that a phone call without advance warning means something serious. On this phone call, she told me she was pregnant and asked me if I thought she should have an abortion. At the time, […]
Florida Senate Democrats are stacking cash ahead of pivotal November showdown for Senate seats
‘Our campaigns have built great momentum.’ Four Democrats vying to either retain or win seats in the Florida Senate have collectively stacked more than $1.5 million heading into the Legislative Session. Their strong fundraising could prove pivotal to the party’s goal of gaining seats in November, said Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book. Book leads Senate Victory, a […]
Lori Berman has no challenger for SD 31, but she raised $17K in November
The South Florida attorney’s November fundraising tops her October haul, which was one of her personal best. Lantana Democratic Sen. Lori Berman continued a winning fundraising streak in November, topping her October performance — already one of her best — with a $17,650 haul to defend her Senate seat. A political action committee that backs politicians who […]
Nick Howland, Tracye Polson advance to runoff in Jacksonville Special Election
The General Election is Feb. 22. Democrat Tracye Polson and Republican Nick Howland advanced to the February General Election to fill the unexpired Jacksonville City Council term of the late Tommy Hazouri. With votes in all precincts counted, Polson took first place with 28,692 votes, followed by Howland with 28,366. Polson had 36.5% of the vote, while Howland had 36.08%. […]
Ruth’s List Florida backs ‘proven leader’ Katherine Waldron in HD 86 race
The nonprofit said Waldron’s ‘in-depth understanding of the district’s needs’ sets her apart. Democratic Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Katherine Waldron gained an endorsement Tuesday from Ruth’s List Florida in her bid for Florida House District 86, marking the third time the abortion rights group has backed the longtime Palm Beach County resident. Waldron, the only woman running in […]
Ruth’s List backs Tracie Davis in SD 6
Davis says she’s the ‘real Democrat’ in the field. Ruth’s List is backing Rep. Tracie Davis in her 2022 Primary campaign in Senate District 6, the group announced Monday. Ruth’s List, which is dedicated to electing pro-abortion rights women, has endorsed Davis before. With the third-term Jacksonville Democrat now in a competitive Senate Primary, the group renewed […]
Lori Berman has one of her best months yet in October fundraising for SD 31
Palm Beach Democrat first won her office in a 2018 Special Election. Lantana Democrat Sen. Lori Berman raised $16,000 in October for her bid to retain her seat in Senate District 31 — a performance that is among her best since she opened a campaign account in 2020. Berman doesn’t yet face a challenger. The money she […]
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Eunic Ortiz in SD 24
Ortiz is running for the seat Sen. Jeff Brandes is vacating. Ruth’s List Florida is backing Eunic Ortiz for Florida Senate District 24, the group announced Thursday. The group works to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights. Ortiz, who fits that bill, is running for the Pinellas County seat, which covers parts of mid- and north St. […]
Listen Hanewicz to succeed Darden Rice for District 4 seat on St. Pete City Council
The first Hispanic to serve on City Council collected 55% of the vote. Former prosecutor Lisset Hanewicz will succeed Darden Rice on the St. Petersburg City Council after winning election to the District 4 seat Tuesday night. Her victory will make her the first Latina to serve on St. Pete City Council, an accomplishment Ruth’s List Florida highlighted. “Ruth’s […]
Gina Driscoll cruises to St. Pete City Council reelection over Mhariel Summers
Driscoll’s victory comes as no surprise. Gina Driscoll won a second term Tuesday night representing District 6 on the St. Pete City Council, besting challenger Mhariel Summers with nearly 72% of the vote. Driscoll had been the heavy favorite heading into the General Election. A poll conducted the week before the election showed her leading with 49% support to Summers’ […]