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Guest AuthorNovember 19, 2018

Given all the controversy surrounding Florida’s elections and vote recounts, it’s easy to miss the real Election Day surprise — the gains made by black women vying for state legislative seats. These down-ballot victories often get overlooked when compared to top-of-ticket races or controversial ballot initiatives that draw voter interest. Winning seats in the Florida […]

Drew WilsonNovember 8, 2018

Most Florida Democrats woke up consumed by what went wrong on Election Day. Another nil for five performance in statewide races, and a one for six performance in the state Senate, assuming current margins hold. But Ruth’s List Florida was more than a little cheery with an email celebrating its “historic victories” on Tuesday. Their […]

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. […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 5, 2018

New candidates have filed to run against incumbent HD 52 Republican Rep. Thad Altman and HD 108 Democratic Rep. Roy Hardemon, while a second candidate has emerged in the race to take over for the late Rep. Don Hahnfeldt in House District 33. Ann Fuller, a Melbourne Democrat, filed paperwork to run against Altman on […]

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Yolanda Cash Jackson: The real Election Day surprise

Ruth’s List Florida dubs run-of-the-mill results “historic victories”

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

Thad Altman, Roy Hardemon pick up re-election challengers