Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Ryan NicolJanuary 9, 2019

Former state Sen. Daphne Campbell ended speculation she’d seek a return to the Senate, filing to run in 2020 for the open seat in Senate District 35. “I know the district, I know the people,” Campbell said in comments to Florida Politics confirming her run. Two other Democrats have already filed to run in the […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 18, 2018

david-richardson-10.12-e1509567403955.jpg

State Rep. David Richardson announced a wave of endorsements for his congressional campaign Wednesday from his Democratic colleagues in the Florida Legislature. The Miami Beach Democrat picked up nods from Sen. Linda Stewart and Reps. Bruce Antone, John Cortes, Katie Edwards-Walpole, Patrick Henry, Kristin Jacobs, Amy Mercado, Wengay Newton, David Silvers, Emily Slosberg, Cynthia Stafford, […]

Staff ReportsNovember 27, 2017

Last week, more than 25 Democratic legislative leaders from Palm Beach County and the state announced endorsing state Rep. Lori Berman in her bid for Senate District 31. Among those lining up behind Berman, a Lantana Democrat who represents HD 90, are Congressman Ted Deutch of Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, former Congressmen Patrick Murphy and […]

Ana CeballosNovember 7, 2017

A controversial piece of legislation that seeks to ban communities that act as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants passed its only legislative committee hearing on Tuesday, and could head to the House floor as soon as Session starts. The proposal — a House leadership priority — would allow local officials who vote for “sanctuary city” policies, […]

Mitch PerryJune 28, 2017

A top editor at the Tampa Bay Times fired back Wednesday after Pinellas legislators slammed the paper for calling them “Disciples of Darkness” because of transparency-related and public records measures passed this year. “I understand why they are not happy,” Tim Nickens, the Times editor of editorials, wrote in an email. “They have no respect for open government, and […]

Jim RosicaApril 5, 2017

The House on Wednesday OK’d the Senate’s fix to the state’s “stand your ground” law to streamline claims of self-defense—with one change. The House version changes the measure (SB 128) to switch the burden of proof to “clear and convincing evidence,” a lower threshold than the Senate’s “beyond a reasonable doubt,” to overcome self-defense. Members voted 74-39 for the amended […]

Associated PressMarch 30, 2017

The Florida House is poised to approve a bill that would conceal the identities of those who have witnessed a murder from public records. House members prepared the bill for a final vote on Wednesday after the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Cynthia Stafford, said it would encourage murder witnesses to come forward and bring perpetrators to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 24, 2016

More than a dozen members of the Florida House are heading back Tallahassee. As of 5 p.m., state records show nearly a dozen South Florida lawmakers appeared to win their elections Friday when they failed to draw an opponent by the time qualifying period. All of the candidates are incumbents. In House District 94, Bobby […]

Phil AmmannApril 24, 2016

Florida legislators may have publicly backed a presidential candidate, but new research finds that several lawmakers failed to vote in the state’s primary election. Noah Pransky of WTSP reports that a number of lawmakers — just like in 2012 – simply did not take part in Florida’s March 15 presidential preference primary, including four from […]

Phil AmmannApril 18, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: John Hinchee has stepped down as legislative assistant for Longwood Republican Rep. Scott Plakon. On: Jervonte Edmonds will be Plakon’s new assistant. Off: Bryan Roberts is no longer district secretary for Opa […]

Tag: Cynthia Stafford

Daphne Campbell attempts to return to Senate, files in SD 35

14 Florida lawmakers endorse David Richardson for CD 27

Lori Berman nabs two dozen endorsements in SD 31 bid

Controversial ‘sanctuary city’ ban bill clears lone committee stop

Pinellas GOP lawmakers ‘have no respect for open government,’ Times editor says

House sends back Senate’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ bill

Florida House wants to conceal murder witnesses’ identities

Nearly a dozen South Florida House members appear to be re-elected without opposition

Florida lawmakers support presidential candidates, but forgot to vote in primary

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round