Election 2022: Ayala challenges incumbent Attorney General Moody
Democratic challenger Aramis Ayala may be trailing incumbent Republican Ashley Moody in the race for Florida attorney general, who has a double-digit lead in polls and millions of dollars to spend against the formerOrange-Osceola state attorney, but she isn’t giving up. Ayala said she hopes her support among women and minorities will give her a […]
‘Ready to fight for change’: Jane Fonda Climate PAC backs Aramis Ayala for Attorney General
Six months after launching a political committee to support anti-pollution candidates across America, actress and activist Jane Fonda is endorsing Democratic candidate Aramis Ayala for Attorney General. On Monday, the Jane Fonda Climate PAC announced its support of Ayala, a former State Attorney, over incumbent Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody. The organization also posted a […]
Miami-Dade transit union endorses Marleine Bastien for County Commission
Nonprofit founder and executive Marleine Bastien’s bid for the Miami-Dade Commission just got a nod from the county’s largest union of transportation workers. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 291 is throwing its support to Bastien, who is running to succeed term-limited Commissioner Jean Monestime in District 2. Read more…
Environmental groups back Raquel Pacheco for Senate
Two environmental groups are throwing their support behind Democratic candidate Raquel Pacheco’s bid for the Senate District 36 seat in Miami-Dade County. On Wednesday, Pacheco’s campaign announced that Florida Conservation Voters and the Florida chapter of the Sierra Club are backing her to win Nov. 8. Read more…
Questionnaire: Yvette DuBose, candidate for Fort Lauderdale City Commission District 3
Completed questionnaire for Yvette DuBose, candidate for Fort Lauderdale City Commission District 3. Read more…
Loranne Ausley money starts flowing in SD 3
With less than two months until Election Day, Sen. Loranne Ausley is beginning to open up the spending tap in defense of her North Florida Senate district. Ausley, a Tallahassee Democrat who is fending off a challenge from former football star Corey Simon, spent more than $110,000 in the latest finance period, taking her campaign to the airwaves […]
Joy Goff-Marcil fundraising picks up steam, but can she match Jason Brodeur’s resources?
As Republican Sen. Jason Brodeur faces new questions about knowledge of a “ghost candidate” scandal, Democratic challenger Joy Goff-Marcil has started to outraise him. But Brodeur still holds a massive cash advantage in a year many still expect will be rough for Democrats. Rep. Goff-Marcil, a Maitland Democrat, reported $16,125 in new contributions to her […]
PolitiFact: Rubio misleads on Demings’ stance on abortion later in pregnancy
Access to abortion has become a critical issue in the 2022 midterm elections after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which federally protected the right to the procedure. In Florida, incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio has tried to cast his Democratic challenger, Rep. Val Demings, as a “pro-abortion radical.” Read more…
Karla Hernandez announces Florida tour on abortion rights policies
Charlie Crist’s running mate in the race for governor came to Orlando on Wednesday morning, promising that protecting abortion will be one of his first actions if he wins. Karla Hernandez came together with Democratic lawmakers and candidates, announcing a statewide tour focusing on abortion-rights policies. Read more…
Daisy Morales files for 2024 grudge match against ouster, Rita Harris
Freshman Rep. Daisy Morales is back in the running for House District 44. But this time, she’s eyeing a 2024 return. The Orlando Democrat lost her first re-election bid last month to Rita Harris, who will represent this district beginning in November after winning the winner-take-all Democratic Primary with 54% of the vote. Read more…