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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 […]

Staff ReportsNovember 7, 2017

A special primary election to replace former Sen. Jeff Clemens will be held Jan. 30, with a special general election April 10, meaning Senate District 31 will have no representation during the 2018 Legislative Session. Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order, announced Monday night, calling for the special elections. The 2018 Session is slated […]

Drew WilsonOctober 31, 2017

Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman announced Tuesday she will run for the special election in Senate District 31, which opened up Friday following the unexpected and immediate resignation of Jeff Clemens. “We’re in the midst of a watershed moment in the struggle for women’s rights across this country and one of the key motivators in […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 15, 2016

Rep. Irv Slosberg has dropped another $50,000 of his personal wealth into his Senate District 31 campaign, bringing his self-funding to a significant total of $170,000 in loans, new campaign reports show. The Boca Raton Democrat has raised another $76,000 in traditional contributions, for a total war chest of some $246,000 through July 8. He […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 24, 2016

Irv Slosberg made it official Friday. The Boca Raton Democrat qualified to run in Senate District 31. Slosberg will challenge Jeff Clemens in the Aug. 30 primary. The decision marks the second time Slosberg has switched districts this month. Last week, Slosberg announced he was dropping his re-election bid to run in Senate District 29. […]

Ryan RayMay 26, 2016

Though he may be running in some new territory this fall, Sen. Jeff Clemens says he is not short on support from across his redrawn Senate District 31. The Lake Worth Democrat unveiled more than two dozen endorsements on Thursday from local elected leaders and advocacy groups. Those giving the often left-leaning Democrat the nod included Palm Beach Reps. Dave […]

Tag: SD 31

Florida Democrats want injunction to move forward special election dates

Special election ordered to replace Jeff Clemens

Lori Berman to run in SD 31 special election

Irv Slosberg self-funds another $50K in SD 31 race, now at $170K in loans

Irv Slosberg challenges Jeff Clemens in SD 31

Jeff Clemens announces raft of local endorsements