As women won Democratic contests, state GOP lost ground on gender parity As 2018 comes to a close, Florida’s political landscape does not look dramatically different — from a partisan perspective — than before the election.

In a wide-ranging and frank, four-hour interview with The News Service of Florida, Gwen Graham, bespectacled in clear, hipster frames, reflected on her primary loss — “It’s painful”— and her new role as a member of the board of Ruth’s…

It has been an incredible year for women educating voters on issues important to Floridians. As a result of this election cycle, more than 50 progressive female policy-makers will now fight for affordable healthcare, public education, a clean environment, and…

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Two years ago,  Jennifer Webb was on the campaign trail in Pinellas County, vying for a seat in Florida’s state House. She lost. What happened next? “I’m going to do this again,” Webb recalled thinking at the time.  “And I…

The much hyped “Blue Wave” that Democrats were hoping would manifest itself during this year’s midterm elections ultimately did live up to the hype around most of the country, but not so much  in the Sunshine State.Still, Democrats did manage…

In a tight race that spawned a grueling series of recounts, Democrat Nicole “Nikki” Fried claimed victory in the campaign for Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner on Sunday, based on figures from the state’s Division of Elections. She defeated Republican Matt Caldwell…

Dear Pamela and the Ruth’s List Team, Thank you so much for all your help and support. I am truly grateful for your woman-to-woman moral support and encouragement. The endorsement of this great group meant a LOT to me. The…