This Week in South Florida: Ashley Gantt
When you’re incumbent and when you hold an elective office, the chances are generally good that you’ll keep it, unless you do something that angers your constituents. South Florida veteran […]
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…
