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Florida Democrats are now running billboards to get people to run for state office

By Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix

Apr 17, 2024

In an attempt to recruit candidates to challenge Republicans in more than two dozen congressional and legislative seats across the state, the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) on Wednesday announced a billboard and digital campaign reaching out to Democrats in Polk, Madison, Miami-Dade, and Seminole Counties. “There are 27 uncontested House seats with no Democrat running and it is up to us to change that,” said FDP Chair Nikki Fried in a written statement...

Florida Democratic Party's billboards are targeted at Democrats in Polk, Madison, Miami-Dade, and Seminole Counties.

Florida's proposed constitutional amendments include include issues like campaign money, property taxes, and more

Weed and abortion aren't alone on the November ballot.

By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
Apr 3, 2024
'President Biden’s opening in Florida': Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot

Political insiders had largely written off Florida for Democrats in this year’s elections.

By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida
Apr 3, 2024
DeSantis is looking at the possibility of finishing third in approaching Iowa caucus

Donald Trump is expected to dominate the Iowa caucuses on Monday night.

By Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix
Jan 12, 2024
Op-ed: It’s time to confront Tampa’s low voter turnout by timing local and national elections together

Tampa's commitment to this outdated practice resulted in an abysmal municipal election turnout last spring.

By Matt Newton
Sep 5, 2023
Housing organizer Nick Carey announces bid for St. Petersburg City Council

The chemist-turned-grassroots organizer announced a bid for the District 3 seat now held by Ed Montanari.

By Arielle Stevenson
Sep 5, 2023
Andrew Warren on his future, DeSantis' tanking campaign, and 'political puppet' Susan Lopez

Warren’s fight to get his job back is currently in the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

By Ray Roa
Aug 16, 2023
Judge won't block parts of Florida election law focused on 'third-party' voter registration groups

One of those parts requires representatives of voter-registration groups to provide receipts to people who sign up to vote.

By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
Jul 12, 2023
Judge rejects voter-registration form lawsuit filed by NAACP and League of Women Voters of Florida

While the judge granted the state’s motion to dismiss the case, he said the plaintiffs could file a revised version.

By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
Jul 11, 2023
Amendment to make Florida school board elections partisan could go to voters in 2024

If the amendment passes, partisan school-board races would begin in 2026.

By News Service of Florida
Mar 15, 2023
Latest election data shows more Republican gains when it comes to voter registration in Florida

The GOP’s 436,990-voter edge over the Democratic Party was larger than a 383,954-voter advantage at the end of December.

By News Service of Florida
Mar 14, 2023
Tampa Tiger Bay Club hosts a city council runoff election forum on Friday

Voters must hit the polls again in April to decide four Tampa City Council races.

By Ray Roa
Mar 14, 2023
Write-ins for Tampa mayor included ‘Turd Ferguson,’ Tom Brady, Bill Carlson and more

Satan, however, did not make the write-in list.

By Ray Roa
Mar 14, 2023
Voters approve three of four Tampa City Charter amendments

One that passed explicitly checks the mayor’s power.

By Ray Roa
Mar 7, 2023
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor runs virtually unopposed and wins second term

Nearly 20% of voters wrote-in someone else.

By Ray Roa
Mar 7, 2023
Four Tampa City Council races appear to be headed for runoffs

Districts 1, 2 3, and 6 are all still up for grabs.

By Ray Roa
Mar 7, 2023
Bill Carlson wins re-election in Tampa City Council District 4

Blake Casper is going to have to find something else do.

By Ray Roa
Mar 7, 2023
Op-Ed: Voter turnout for Tampa's 2023 Municipal Election isn't good, and that needs to change

Where’s the FOMO?

By Jason Marlow
Mar 3, 2023
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is a shoo-in for re-election, so write someone else in

Symbolically, of course.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
In Tampa City Council District 1, Alan Clendenin is the best fit to replace incumbent Joe Citro

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
In Tampa City Council District 3, incumbent Lynn Hurtak is a much better choice than Janet Cruz

Cruz saw her 12-year run in the Florida Legislature come to an end last fall.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023