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, his former colleague. On Wednesday, Dailey and Dozier participated in their last candidate forum, sponsored by The League of Women Voters, the Tallahassee Democrat and […]
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 field, is the group’s first endorsement of the off-year 2023 cycle. “Ruth’s List is proud to be one of the first organizations to endorse Donna […]
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 one of five seats on the School Board. The two candidates are both teachers and parents. Out of 25,935 votes cast in the Aug. 23 […]
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 helps finance pro-choice Democratic women candidates, announced the endorsement on Tuesday, the same day Dailey rolled out his endorsement by County Commissioner Bill Proctor. The […]
Pinellas School Board: Times Editorial Board general election recommendation
In Pinellas County, two School Board positions remain up for grabs. Incumbents Lisa Cane and Caprice Edmond were reelected for another term after winning more than 50% of the votes in the August primary. That leaves voters to decide the fate of District 3, which is countywide, and District 6, which includes a swath of […]
Endorsement: In coastal Broward, Linda Thompson Gonzalez for House
For the Florida House in District 100, the Sun Sentinel recommends Democrat Linda Thompson Gonzalez. Read more…
Election 2022: Ayala challenges incumbent Attorney General Moody
Democratic challenger Aramis Ayala may be trailing incumbent Republican Ashley Moody in the race for Florida attorney general, who has a double-digit lead in polls and millions of dollars to spend against the formerOrange-Osceola state attorney, but she isn’t giving up. Ayala said she hopes her support among women and minorities will give her a […]
‘Ready to fight for change’: Jane Fonda Climate PAC backs Aramis Ayala for Attorney General
Six months after launching a political committee to support anti-pollution candidates across America, actress and activist Jane Fonda is endorsing Democratic candidate Aramis Ayala for Attorney General. On Monday, the Jane Fonda Climate PAC announced its support of Ayala, a former State Attorney, over incumbent Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody. The organization also posted a […]
Miami-Dade transit union endorses Marleine Bastien for County Commission
Nonprofit founder and executive Marleine Bastien’s bid for the Miami-Dade Commission just got a nod from the county’s largest union of transportation workers. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 291 is throwing its support to Bastien, who is running to succeed term-limited Commissioner Jean Monestime in District 2. Read more…
Environmental groups back Raquel Pacheco for Senate
Two environmental groups are throwing their support behind Democratic candidate Raquel Pacheco’s bid for the Senate District 36 seat in Miami-Dade County. On Wednesday, Pacheco’s campaign announced that Florida Conservation Voters and the Florida chapter of the Sierra Club are backing her to win Nov. 8. Read more…