Ruth’s List Florida congratulates Joyce Morgan on victory in Duval County Property Appraiser’s race
Ruth’s List Florida, the state’s only organization dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women in Florida, on Tuesday, congratulated Joyce Morgan on her historic election as the Duval County Property Appraiser. “We are so thrilled to see Joyce make history as the first African American and first woman elected Property Appraiser in Duval County,” said Christina Diamond, […]
Florida Young Democrats ponder the future
Florida Democrats, who haven’t even managed yet to find someone to run against Rick Scott for re-election to the U.S. Senate next year, are finding recruitment of candidates for down-ballot races difficult, too. Their plight was made stark during an exchange at a Florida Young Democrats workshop during the state party convention in Tampa last […]
Florida Democrats can’t stop the GOP right now. But Nikki Fried says they’re willing to fight.
Florida was already attracting a lot of national attention as passage of its six-week abortion ban loomed. Then, state Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried was removed from an abortion rights protest near the state capitol in Tallahassee earlier this month, and photos and videos of her in handcuffs plastered social media. Her black t-shirt read, […]
Karen Castor Dentel announces run for elections supervisor at luminary-filled Ruth’s List event
Orange County School Board member Karen Castor Dentel said Friday night she will run for Supervisor of Elections next year as Bill Cowles retires from the position he’s held for more than 25 years. Castor Dentel, who made the announcement at a Ruth’s List fundraiser in Winter Park, said she is drawn to the position […]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.20.23
Good Thursday morning. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is again running with support from a Florida group that backs progressive women candidates. Ruth’s List Florida, self-described as “the state’s only organization dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women,” is once more behind Levine Cava’s bid for the county’s most powerful executive office. Read more…
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for re-election
‘We need strong Democratic pro-choice women leading in state and local office more than ever.’Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is again running with support from a Florida group that backs progressive women candidates. Ruth’s List Florida, self-described as “the state’s only organization dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women,” is once more behind Levine Cava’s bid […]
Poll: Duval County Property Appraiser’s race headed to a photo finish
The latest public poll of the Duval County Property Appraiser’s race shows it’s too close to call with four weeks left before Election Day. A University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab survey shows Republican Jason Fischer leads Democrat Joyce Morgan 49% to 47%. That lead is within the poll’s margin of error of […]
Legislature’s passage of 6-week abortion ban celebrated, slammed
Thursday’s passage of the “Heartbeat Protection Act” — outlawing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — drew jubilance and fury, including shouting and demonstrating that led security to clear demonstrators from the Statehouse gallery. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the legislation Thursday evening. Both sides agree on one thing, though. It’s a historic move. Read more…
Ruth’s List backs Joyce Morgan for Duval County Property Appraiser
A statewide Democratic group is weighing in on the Duval County Property Appraiser’s race. Ruth’s List Florida is backing Jacksonville City Council member Joyce Morgan in the May 16 election. “Ruth’s List is honored to once again endorse Joyce Morgan and get behind her campaign for Duval County Property Appraiser,” said Christina Diamond, Interim CEO […]
Ruth’s List Florida endorses Robin Lockett for Tampa City Council
Ruth’s List Florida, the state’s only organization dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women in Florida, is endorsing Robin Lockett in the April 25 runoff for Tampa City Council, District 2. Lockett faces (sort of) incumbent Guido Maniscalco. Maniscalco currently represents District 6, and is seeking the District 2 seat to avoid term limits. District 2 […]