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Scott PowersJune 20, 2016

What’s in a name? Democratic congressional candidate Dena Grayson — known as Dena Minning before her Memorial Day weekend wedding to U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson — has surged into a commanding lead in her quest for the Democratic nomination to succeed him in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. A Gravis Marketing poll commissioned by Dena Grayson’s campaign shows her […]

Scott PowersJune 14, 2016

Democratic congressional candidate Susannah Randolph has announced a three-point plan for guns including banning assault weapons and expanding background checks. Randolph is running in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, covering south-central Orlando and Orange County, Osceola County and eastern Polk County. Her position on gun violence was released in response to Sunday’s Pulse nightclub massacre. She, […]

Scott PowersJune 13, 2016

Democratic U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown and Alan Grayson — whose districts include the Pulse nightclub and nearby neighborhoods — made renewed calls Monday for Congress to ban assault weapons. Brown, whose Jacksonville-based 5th Congressional District stretches to Orlando and includes the site of the Pulse massacre scene, said her office is in discussions with that of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a […]

Scott PowersJune 7, 2016

Monday’s first day of qualifying for congressional races in Florida has seen enough candidates qualify to force Republican primaries in Florida’s 6th, 7th and 11th Congressional Districts and Democratic primaries in the 6th and 9th Congressional Districts so far. In other districts expecting Democratic or Republican primaries, announced candidates either did not file Monday or […]

Scott PowersFebruary 3, 2016

Susannah Randolph has won the endorsement for election in Congressional District 9 of a key congressional figure in the abortion rights community with an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. DeGette, who has served in Congress since 1997, is co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus. Randolph is in a five-way battle for the Democratic nomination in […]

Drew WilsonDecember 9, 2015

Democrat Susannah Randolph added to her list of endorsements Tuesday after Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison announced his support for the candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Susannah is a true Progressive Democrat with a lifelong commitment to grassroots organizing and helping Democrats win,” Ellison said in a news release. “I am proud to support […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

Susannah Randolph, candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, will hold a fundraiser in Sarasota this month with a host committee featuring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs […]

Frank TorresJuly 29, 2015

Dena Minning, a biotechnology entrepreneur with romantic ties to U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, filed paperwork last week to replace the Orlando Democrat in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Minning’s entry in the race is certain to ramp up what could be one of the country’s most dramatic primaries. Wednesday, she reached out to supporters with her vision for the district […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

As Alan Grayson launches a campaign for the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats are floating plans to replace the contentious Orlando liberal in Congress. One such possible candidate, State Rep. Mike La Rosa, cracked open the door on Thursday to a possible run for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. In a prepared statement, the two-term St. Cloud […]

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Richard Lamondin speaks to attendees of his town hall in Coconut Grove on Sept. 9, 2025. Image via Richard Lamondin campaign.

Dena Grayson poll has her leading by 20 in CD 9 race

Susannah Randolph call for three-point plan regarding guns

Corrine Brown, Alan Grayson call for ban of assault weapons

Early congressional filings assure primaries in CDs 6, 7, 9 and 11

Congressional pro-choice caucus co-chair Diana DeGette endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race

Progressive leader U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9

Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race

Email Insights: Dena Minning says she can “heal our country”

Mike La Rosa opens door to possible run for Alan Grayson’s open House seat