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Drew WilsonDecember 6, 2017

The qualifying deadline for candidates looking to replace Fort Worth Democrat Jeff Clemens passed at noon, and two Democrats and one Republican have made the cut according to the Florida Division of Elections. Democrats Lori Berman, currently in the Florida House, and Arthur Morrison will face off in a primary race, while Republican Tami Donnally […]

Mitch PerryDecember 6, 2017

Even though she was never officially eligible, Monica Russo has been running for the past few weeks to become the next party chair of the Florida Democratic Party — until Wednesday. In a statement, Russo, the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Florida and executive vice president at 1199 SEIU in Miami, said she […]

Scott PowersDecember 4, 2017

Democratic former state Rep. Irv Slosberg has withdrawn from the special election to fill Senate District 31, saying he has too much respect for and loyalty to fellow Democrat, state Rep. Lori Berman. “You know, Lori and I were always good friends; she was always on the side of road safety. She was right by […]

Drew WilsonDecember 1, 2017

Florida Democrats last week requested an injunction to move up the dates for a pair of South Florida special elections and the motion will get its day in court Dec. 7. The motion, filed in Leon County circuit court, aims to get new dates for special elections in House District 114 and Senate District 31. […]

Ana CeballosNovember 28, 2017

While the state Capitol in recent weeks has been beset by sex scandals, records show that the state has a 30-year history of settling sexual harassment claims, costing taxpayers more than $11 million. The state has agreed to resolve more than 300 claims with an overwhelming proportion taking place in the Department of Corrections, followed […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2017

The Florida Democratic Party has filed a motion seeking to force earlier elections for the South Florida legislative seats recently resigned by Lake Worth Democrat Jeff Clemens and Coral Gables Democrat Daisy Baez. The motion, filed in Leon County circuit court, requests an injunction to set the election dates for both seats earlier so new […]

Jim RosicaNovember 22, 2017

Rep. Lori Berman, a Lantana Democrat, has turned in her resignation letter from the House of Representatives, but it won’t become effective till “11:59 p.m. on April 9.” Berman, first elected to the House in 2010, is running in the special election for Senate District 31 to succeed Democrat Jeff Clemens, who resigned after his […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 20, 2017

In a message to Florida Democratic Party leaders, embattled Sally Boynton Brown resigned her presidency — after “prayerful consideration” — effective immediately. “The people of the Democratic Party are our greatest asset,” Boynton Brown wrote Monday afternoon, “and I hope you never forget the power you have to make real change happen every day with your actions.” […]

Peter SchorschNovember 10, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott’s office announced Thursday evening that he had signed the executive order setting a special election to replace Democratic Rep. Daisy Baez in Miami-Dade’s House District 114. A special primary election will be held on Feb. 20, 2018, with the general election to follow on May 1. Baez resigned her House seat on […]

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Gabrielle Russon

Three qualify for Senate District 31 special election

Monica Russo bows out of run for Florida Democratic Party chair

Irv Slosberg withdraws from SD 31 special election, supports Lori Berman

Democrats’ request for earlier special election gets court date

State settles $11M in sexual harassment claims over three decades

Lori Berman nabs two dozen endorsements in SD 31 bid

Florida Democrats want injunction to move forward special election dates

Lori Berman resigns from House—but not leaving till April

Sally Boynton Brown resigns Florida Dems presidency

Rick Scott sets Feb. 20 primary, May 1 general for HD 114