Katherine Waldron wins four-way Democratic Primary contest for HD 93
Businesswoman Katherine Waldron advanced by her closest competitor by 149 votes, or 1% of the 14,857 votes cast in a four-way Democratic Primary contest for an open seat representing inland […]
Backed by progressive push, Ashley Gantt unseats incumbent in HD 109
Democratic lawyer Ashley Gantt has won the election for House District 109, defeating one of Florida’s most enduring state politicians and delivering a victory for progressives demanding representation more congruent […]
Winners and losers emerging from Florida’s Primary Elections
Florida voters made a lot of decisions Tuesday night in races up and down the Primary ballot. But more appears on each ballot than mere votes. Reputations are built or […]
Ruth’s List illuminates new angle to Charlie Crist’s running mate, Karla Hernández-Mats
Ruth’s List Florida is celebrating in anticipation of U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist’s decision to name former board member Karla Hernández-Mats as his running mate. Crist announced Saturday that Hernández-Mats, president […]
Democratic Primary voters to decide between quartet of candidates in HD 93
An open seat representing inland Palm Beach County has drawn four Democrats into a Primary fray. Katherine Waldron is the only one out of the four candidates that’s been elected […]
In Miami-Dade Commission race for District 8, incumbent Danielle Cohen Higgins holds the advantages
Danielle Cohen Higgins is facing two challengers Tuesday in her bid to keep her District 8 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. Fortunately for her, she holds the edge in […]
‘A fresh and needed voice of reason’: Florida Leadership Council endorses Ashley Gantt in HD 109
The Florida Leadership Council (FLC) is throwing its collective weight behind Democratic community leader, lawyer and entrepreneur Ashley Gantt’s bid to represent north-central Miami-Dade County in House District 109. The […]
This Week in South Florida: Ashley Gantt
When you’re incumbent and when you hold an elective office, the chances are generally good that you’ll keep it, unless you do something that angers your constituents. South Florida veteran […]
After drawing progressive ire, James Bush III seeks to repel strong challenge from his left
Democratic Rep. James Bush III of Opa-locka is among Florida’s most enduring politicians. First elected to the House in 1992, the now-retired teacher is serving in his third stint as […]
Twisted Florida Ruling Says Pregnant Teen Isn’t ‘Mature’ Enough for Abortion
A Florida appeals court will force a parentless 16-year-old girl to give birth because the teen is not “sufficiently mature” to decide for herself whether or not to terminate the […]
State Rep. Skidmore faces political newcomer in new district representing south PBC
A political newcomer is challenging a Democratic state representative in a newly redrawn district covering southwestern Palm Beach County communities. State Rep. Kelly Skidmore of Boca Raton is seeking to […]
For a redrawn St. Petersburg, East Hillsborough House seat, a Democratic melee
Two veteran Democrats who have occupied the same House seat are facing off in the August primary for Florida’s House District 62, while a newcomer hoping for his first political […]
Some 40 years ago, Florida elected its first woman to U.S. Senate. Will Val Demings be the second?
‘It’s taken a lot of time for women to aspire to run for statewide office.’ It’s been about four decades since a Florida woman — Republican Paula Hawkins of the […]