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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]