Broward battle for HD 100 pits longtime pol against Democrat with redistricting on her side

Both Republican Rep. Chip LaMarca and his Democratic challenger, Linda Thompson Gonzalez, are hitting new personal fundraising records, pulling in larger and larger hauls as the contest to represent coastal […]
Janet Cruz fights to keep Senate seat against Jay Collins

Sen. Janet Cruz is fighting to keep her seat in one of the most competitive legislative races in the state: the battle for Senate District 14. Her challenger: Republican veteran […]
Runoff for Miami-Dade Commission pits Haitian American leaders, former allies against each other

A two-term Mayor and a longtime nonprofit director are squaring off to be the first person in more than a decade not named Jean Monestime to represent District 2 on […]
First-time candidates spar for Senate seat representing swath of southeast Miami-Dade

Two first-time candidates for public office — Republican Alexis Calatayud and Democrat Janelle Perez — are competing for the open Senate District 38 seat representing a sizable swath of southeast Miami-Dade County. On the […]
Nick DiCeglie, Eunic Ortiz battle for SD 18

Republican state Rep. Nick DiCeglie and Democratic first-time candidate Eunic Ortiz are battling for the chance to replace Sen. Jeff Brandes, the Republican incumbent who is not seeking re-election due to term limits. Brandes currently represents Senate District […]
‘Passion to serve’: Marleine Bastien devoted to a brighter, better District 2 in homestretch of Miami-Dade Commission runoff

In her bid to represent District 2 on the Miami-Dade County Commission, Marleine Bastien is leaning on her more than four decades of nonprofit and social work. That, plus the good word […]
Fierce race to be mayor of Tallahassee goes down to the wire

The race for mayor is an exceptionally bitter one. It’s down to a run-off between Mayor John Dailey, who is up for re-election, and three-term Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier, […]
Donna Deegan draws Ruth’s List nod in Jax mayoral race

Ruth’s List Florida is endorsing Donna Deegan for Jacksonville Mayor, in the latest sign of Democratic momentum for the former newscaster. Deegan, one of three Democratic women in the nine-person […]
Two teachers will face off for final Brevard School Board seat contested this year

The Brevard School Board District 2 race started with three Republicans and one Democrat. But, in November, one Republican and one Democrat will face off in a runoff election for […]
Ruth’s List endorses Kristin Dozier for Tallahassee mayor, blasts John Dailey as ‘misogynistic’

Ruth’s List Florida endorsed Kristin Dozier in her bid for Tallahassee mayor and criticized incumbent John Dailey for what it called “misogynistic” behavior toward women. The organization, which supports and […]