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Frank TorresAugust 10, 2015

Orlando state Sen. Geraldine Thompson says she would consider running for Congress under the recently proposed maps that would place her in the competitively redrawn 10th District. Thompson said she’s spoken to Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant about the possibility of running, and cited her years of public service and work in the Legislature as […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

Orlando U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson has condemned the recent investigation of the 16 Planned Parenthood clinics in Florida, ordered by Gov. Rick Scott after a series of much-debated videos surfaced of Planned Parenthood executives said to be negotiating the sale of human tissue. In a prepared statement Grayson slams the attacks on the healthcare agency: […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

New legislation filed by Orlando Sen. Geraldine Thompson would require retailers to ensure customers trying on “intimate apparel” in its stores use underlying clothing or barriers in its facilities. The bill’s text reads… “Intimate apparel.—A retail store may not allow customer to try on intimate apparel in the store unless the item is tried on over […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

Former Orange County School Board member Rick Roach has received the endorsement from the Brevard Teachers Federation in his bid for state Senate District 13 In an email to supporters Roach wrote: “The Brevard Federation of Teachers and their 5,000 educators unanimously endorsed us a full year early. Former Florida School Board Association Executive Director and icon […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto has said the first major fundraiser for his bid to be the next congressman from the 9th District will be held on Sept. 3 in downtown Orlando. “Our campaign will be the most inclusive, most diverse, and most energetic in this race,” Soto said in prepared statement “Our first fundraiser will demonstrate that […]

Frank TorresAugust 6, 2015

Susannah Randolph, a 9th Congressional District candidate, is calling for a Justice Department probe after a recent audit that she says raises “confidentiality” and “integrity” concerns. Randolph said an investigation is necessary to ensure Florida’s elections are not compromised. “Fifty years ago, brave Americans fought hard to insure that every American can participate in our […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

Orange County has released a breakdown of infrastructure spending that designates how much money each county district will receive and which road projects they’ll fund. It parcels out the $300 million initiative Mayor Teresa Jacobs proposed in her state of the county address in June. Called “I.N.V.E.S.T in Our Home for Life,” it aims to […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

House District 47 incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Miller on Wednesday welcomed Democratic challenger Henry Lim to the race for the battleground district. In a phone conversation with Florida Politics, Miller said, “I welcome Mr. Lim to the race. I think it’s a opportunity to discuss the issues that are before the state of Florida now. “We’ll […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

District 3 Commissioner Pete Clarke said Wednesday morning he’ll be seeking a second term, and formally filed papers for re-election. Florida Politics was on hand at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office, and asked Clarke what his goals are if re-elected. “We’re going to continue to work in our neighborhoods. That’s the strength of […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

Henry Lim, an Orlando immigration attorney, filed to run for House District 47 Tuesday. Lim is the lone Democrat in the field, and will be challenging Republican incumbent Mike Miller, in one of the few battleground districts in Florida. In a phone conversation with Florida Politics, Lim had this to say about his reasons for running: […]

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Geraldine Thompson considering run in Florida’s 10th Congressional District

Alan Grayson condemns state’s Planned Parenthood investigations

Proposed bill would require “barriers” to try on “intimate apparel” at stores

Email insights: In SD 13, Rick Roach nets endorsement from Brevard teachers

Darren Soto sets first major fundraiser for CD 9 bid

Susannah Randolph wants probe of Florida’s voting system

Orange County parcels out spending for I.N.V.E.S.T roadway program

Mike Miller welcomes Henry Lim to Florida House District 47 contest

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke seeks re-election

Attorney Henry Lim files to run in HD 47