Charlie Crist to spread leftover campaign cash among 20 progressive groups
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is donating the remaining cash in his campaign coffers to 20 progressive organizations across the Sunshine State that back causes such as gun reform, reproductive rights and health care access. Crist’s campaign announced the donations Monday, adding he “was proud to work with them during his campaign and he […]
Daniel Davis stretches cash lead in Jacksonville mayoral race
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Davis expanded his fundraising advantage last month in the 2023 mayoral race. The bulk of Davis’ October fundraising went to his campaign account. He raised $134,450 in hard money, pushing the account over $450,000 raised after two months’ activity, leaving more than $405,000 on hand. Read more…
Marleine Bastien wins District 2 seat on Miami-Dade Commission
After decades of community service and government advocacy, nonprofit director Marleine Bastien is headed to County Hall to take the District 2 seat on the Miami-Dade Commission. She is the first Haitian American woman to win a seat on the Board. Bastien on Tuesday won a runoff race against two-term North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime […]
Katherine Waldron holds off Republican, Hillary Cassel cruises to win in open South Florida House races
A race to represent Palm Beach County House District 93 was more competitive than expected, but a race to represent Broward County’s house District 101 went truer to form with the Democrat winning comfortably. Read more…
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 Broward County heads to a climax. No General Election legislative race has attracted more money in Broward County than the one for House District 100, […]
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 Jay Collins. The Green Beret quickly gained momentum after entering the contest in June, bringing with him a congressional war chest and useful GOP support. […]
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 the Miami-Dade County Commission. The showdown is between North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime and social worker Marleine Bastien, whose Family Action Network Movement provides social […]
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 surface, they have more than a few things in common. Both are women of Cuban descent who previously worked as GOP staffers. Both are Florida […]
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 24, which is being renumbered Senate District 18 as part of redistricting. Read more…
‘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 of hundreds of local leaders and countless residents whose lives she’s touched. It’s her first run at elected office. “The skill set I acquired over […]