Over a century, only 45 women have been governors, and FL still isn’t on the list. Maybe 2022?
In all of the nation’s history, only a few dozen women have assumed the governor’s office in their states. Florida has not been one of those states, although women have […]
Eunic Ortiz adds Janet Cruz, Ben Diamond to list of endorsers
Democrats are hoping to flip the open seat. A slate of Tampa Bay elected leaders have announced their support for Democratic candidate Eunic Ortiz as she runs for the Senate District 18 […]
State’s biggest LBGTQ political organization backs Lauren Book
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book will compete in her first ballot contest with the endorsement of the state’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. Equality Florida Wednesday announced it is backing […]
Greater Tampa Realtors endorse Janet Cruz
Greater Tampa Realtors (GTR) has endorsed state Sen. Janet Cruz for re-election to Florida Senate District 14. The organization, representing over 15,000 members as the area’s largest Tampa Bay real estate association, […]
Raquel Pacheco to challenge Ileana García in Senate District 36
Pacheco is filling a void left last week when Rep. Michael Grieco dropped out of the race. Local business owner, Army National Guard veteran and former Miami Beach Commission candidate […]
Florida Planned Parenthood endorses Lauren Book in SD 35
‘We are proud to stand up for her.’ The Florida Planned Parenthood PAC is endorsing Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book as she faces a Primary challenge in the Senate District […]
Ruth’s List Florida backs Michele Rayner’s HD 62 run
With the new maps, Rayner will run against former Democratic Rep. Wengay Newton in the Primary. Ruth’s List Florida has announced its endorsement of state Rep. Michele Rayner, who is […]
Ruth’s List Florida rolls out Hillsborough County endorsements
The endorsements include two Hillsborough County Commissioners and one School Board member. Ruth’s List Florida has announced endorsements for three Hillsborough County incumbents — Hillsborough County Commissioners Mariella Smith and Kimberly Overman, and Hillsborough […]
Three unions get behind Lauren Book’s Senate re-election effort in newly drawn district
Teachers, firefighters and public service workers have announced they are on board with the Senate Democratic Leader’s re-election. Teachers, firefighters and public service workers are putting their weight behind Democratic […]
Marco Rubio, Val Demings on opposite ends of abortion debate, but will a single issue mobilize voters?
With all eyes on the Supreme Court’s expected decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Marco Rubio and Val Demings stand on opposite sides of the debate over abortion access. And […]
Ex-Wellington Mayor rescinds endorsement in PBC Commission race, endorses former colleague’s rival
Bob Margolis had served on the Wellington Village Council with Matt Willhite and endorsed him, but then changed his mind. The former Wellington Mayor, who served on Wellington Village Council […]
Michelle Oyola McGovern wins business endorsement for Palm Beach County Commission race
The health care administrator is in a four-way race to represent the western swath of the county. The voice of Palm Beach County Business spoke up for Michelle Oyola McGovern […]
Ashley Gantt stacks $18K to take fundraising lead in HD 109
Noteworthy individuals donated to both Democratic candidates last month. Democratic lawyer and community leader Ashley Gantt took the front-runner position in a fundraising race for House District 109 last month, […]