Runoff for Miami-Dade Commission pits Haitian American leaders, former allies against each other
A two-term Mayor and a longtime nonprofit director are squaring off to be the first person in more than a decade not named Jean Monestime to represent District 2 on the Miami-Dade County Commission. The showdown is between North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime and social worker Marleine Bastien, whose Family Action Network Movement provides social […]
First-time candidates spar for Senate seat representing swath of southeast Miami-Dade
Two first-time candidates for public office — Republican Alexis Calatayud and Democrat Janelle Perez — are competing for the open Senate District 38 seat representing a sizable swath of southeast Miami-Dade County. On the surface, they have more than a few things in common. Both are women of Cuban descent who previously worked as GOP staffers. Both are Florida […]
Nick DiCeglie, Eunic Ortiz battle for SD 18
Republican state Rep. Nick DiCeglie and Democratic first-time candidate Eunic Ortiz are battling for the chance to replace Sen. Jeff Brandes, the Republican incumbent who is not seeking re-election due to term limits. Brandes currently represents Senate District 24, which is being renumbered Senate District 18 as part of redistricting. Read more…
‘Passion to serve’: Marleine Bastien devoted to a brighter, better District 2 in homestretch of Miami-Dade Commission runoff
In her bid to represent District 2 on the Miami-Dade County Commission, Marleine Bastien is leaning on her more than four decades of nonprofit and social work. That, plus the good word of hundreds of local leaders and countless residents whose lives she’s touched. It’s her first run at elected office. “The skill set I acquired over […]
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…