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Drew WilsonNovember 7, 2018

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Tuesday’s top-of-ticket results didn’t give Florida Democrats much reason to cheer, but incoming House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee says the party made decent inroads into the GOP’s intractable advantage in the state House. The victories highlighted: Joy Goff-Marcil in HD 30, Geraldine Thompson in HD 44, Anna Eskamani in HD 47, Adam Hattersley in HD […]

Ryan NicolNovember 6, 2018

On Election Day, as the polls close, the after-parties begin. Candidates — along with nearly everyone else in America — will be glued to their screens Tuesday night for election results. In the end, win or lose, there will be a party. Some will celebrate a hard-fought victory, while others will be a bit more […]

Ryan NicolOctober 26, 2018

Republican candidate Frank Mingo held on to his cash lead over Democratic opponent Cindy Polo, according to the latest reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. The two are competing to replace Manny Diaz in House District 103. After pulling in $16,250 Oct. 13-19, Mingo has just over $30,000 on hand. That compares to […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 24, 2018

Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Frank Mingo, the Republican candidate in House District 103, has shot far ahead in the fundraising contest against Democratic candidate Cindy Polo, according to the latest reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Mingo earned a whopping $73,500 for Sept. 1-14. In contrast, Polo pulled in just $3,030. The Republican’s […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

A few hours after the polls closed in Tuesday’s primary election, Ruth’s List Florida sent out an email touting “historic victories” for women candidates it supported across the state. Ruth’s List, co-founded by former CFO Alex Sink, works to elected pro-choice women in Florida. And while they didn’t score a victory in the top-billed race […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

A pair of new faces will likely be headed to Tallahassee after Cindy Polo and Dotie Joseph emerged victorious from their respective Democratic primary races Tuesday night. Polo finished well ahead of Rick Tapia in House District 103. Polo pulled in 65 percent of the vote to Tapia’s 35 percent. Polo, the daughter of immigrants […]

Scott PowersAugust 20, 2018

Following his visits to Tampa and Orlando last Friday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Bernie Sanders is offering endorsements to some local candidates in Florida, including Anna Eskamani, Carlos Guillermo Smith, and Lee Mangold in Florida House races. Sanders, the Senator from New Hampshire, went to both towns to stump for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum‘s gubernatorial campaign. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

There’s been a lot of talk about whether Gov. Rick Scott will topple U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the fall. Ditto for the race to replace him Governor’s mansion. Lost in the shuffle, however, are the dozens of down-ballot races only a small amount of voter outreach and an even smaller amount of public polling […]

Ryan NicolJune 7, 2018

Cindy Polo no longer has a free path to the general election in House District 103, as Miami-Dade College professor Rick Tapia has filed paperwork to challenge her for the Democratic nomination. Tapia has experience in local politics, serving on the Miami-Dade County Planning Advisory Board. He is a graduate of FIU and received a […]

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Sen Rick Scott in Sarasota. Photo by Jacob Ogles.

HD 26, HD 89 recounts to decide final split in Florida House

It’s not the party … it’s the after party! A rundown of where South Florida candidates will be on election night

Frank Mingo winning the money race in HD 103

HD 103: Frank Mingo overcomes Cindy Polo in latest fundraising

Email insights: Ruth’s List celebrates ‘historic’ primary election wins

Cindy Polo wins in HD 103, Dotie Joseph knocks off Roy Hardemon in HD 108

Bernie Sanders makes endorsements in several Florida races

Internal polling puts Democrats ahead in GOP-held state House seats

Rick Tapia enters race to replace Manny Diaz in HD 103