Lauren Book submits 2.6K petitions to qualify in SD 35
Book is facing the first Primary challenge of her legislative career from former Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief. Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book is turning to community support to qualify for the 2022 ballot, submitting more than 2,600 petitions to qualify in the Senate District 35 contest. State law says state Senate candidates must submit […]
Ask Justice Alito: How much sway do female lawmakers really have in the abortion fight?
It’s been two weeks since a 98-page leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion spelled near-certain death for federal protections of abortion access across the nation. But Associate Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the draft opinion, seemed to want to put women at ease if states become the decision makers on the abortion front. On page […]
‘We’re not going back’: Val Demings slams Rubio, anti-abortion rhetoric at pro-choice conference
In a speech in Orlando on Saturday, U.S. Senate hopeful Val Demings touted her pro-choice stance and attacked Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s position on abortion as “radical.” Rubio, who’s seeking a third term, has long supported bans on abortion with no exceptions, most recently saying a failed Senate bill to codify Roe v. Wade would […]
Pictures: She’s the Change Leadership Conference
Ruth’s List Florida helps women run campaigns and recruits, trains and supports Democratic pro-choice women to state and local office in Florida. They brought together hundreds of Florida Democrats, including elected officials, candidates, regional leaders, donors, allies, and volunteers, for the organization’s annual She’s the Change leadership conference. Read more in the Orlando Sentinel…
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Ashley Gantt over incumbent James Bush III
A pro-abortion rights organization bashed incumbent Democratic Rep. James Bush III for siding with Gov. DeSantis and Republicans. An organization dedicated to electing Democratic women candidates who support abortion rights is endorsing a political newcomer’s House campaign as she takes on an experienced Democratic incumbent. Ruth’s List Florida is bolstering the Primary campaign of lawyer and […]
Micky Steinberg exceeds $500K raised for Miami-Dade Commission campaign
She’s running to succeed one of five term-limited Miami-Dade commissioners leaving office in November. Former Miami Beach Commissioner Micky Steinberg continued stacking cash last month, with nearly $22,000 raised as the lone candidate running to succeed longtime Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally Heyman. As of Feb. 28, Steinberg had raised more than $500,000. Of that, she still held about $431,000 […]
Jen McDonald to run for newly drawn House District 65
The seat will resemble current House District 60 represented by Tampa Republican Jackie Toledo. Tampa Bay local business owner Jen McDonald launched her campaign Tuesday for the newly drawn state House District 65. McDonald, a Democrat, is hoping to take the competitive Hillsborough County seat, which closely resembles current House District 60 represented by Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie […]
First in for new HD 39 contest: Democrat Tiffany Hughes
The proposed new district is built around the city of Apopka. Orange County NAACP President Tiffany Hughes, a Democrat, is the first candidate to file for what is expected to be the new House District 39 serving northwestern Orange County and western Seminole County. Hughes, 31, of Longwood, filed in anticipation that the redistricting map approved by […]
The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.1.22
Here’s the day that was — and will be — in Florida politics. Two candidates are launching campaigns Tuesday for what are expected to be competitive seats in the state House. Tiffany Hughes, a Democrat from Orlando, is entering the race for the new House District 39, which includes parts of Orange and Seminole counties. […]
The only way to stop abortion bans like Florida’s is at the ballot box | Column
Floridians want and deserve reproductive freedom. We must accept nothing less. As a single mom, a registered nurse and a community activist, I spent 24 years as the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. I’ve marched in Washington and demonstrated against lawmakers in Tallahassee. I testified in lawsuits in state and federal […]