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florida-politics
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Nbc Newspolitics6 days ago
Florida Representative Enters Newly Redrawn District Primary
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced she will run in Florida's 20th Congressional District, which has a plurality of Black voters. The decision drew criticism from Black Democratic candidates and leaders in the district.
forward.compolitics12 days ago
South Florida Democrat Will Not Seek Re-election in November
A South Florida Democrat has joined other House members who will not run again this fall. The decision adds to the list of lawmakers leaving Congress after the current term.
nypost.comworld17 days ago
Florida Candidate James Fishback Marries Woman Named Valeria
James Fishback posted a photo of his wedding on Saturday in Wildwood, Florida. The candidate had announced he was single in February after ending a prior relationship.
Newsweekworld22 days ago
Poll Shows Democrat Leading Republican in 2026 Florida Governor Race
A May 2026 survey found Democrat David Jolly ahead of Republican Byron Donalds among likely voters. The poll was conducted by Change Research for Freedom Project USA.
Reasonpolitics34 days agoUpdated
Florida Officials Meet With Trump Administration About Everglades Immigration Detention Center
Federal and state officials are in preliminary talks to close the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz due to high operating costs exceeding $1 million per day. The facility opened last summer and was intended to be temporary, but rei…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics34 days ago
Center for Politics Shifts Ratings for 17 House Districts Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics updated its House race ratings Wednesday after changes from redistricting, primary results and congressional scandals. Nine shifts occurred in Florida following approval of a new congressional map. Overall, 213 districts rate as Sa…
upi.compolitics38 days ago
Florida Legislature Approves New Congressional Maps
Florida's Republican-controlled legislature has passed new congressional district maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially adding four seats to the Republican majority in the U.S. House. The changes reshape several districts currently held by Democrats, prompting criticism…
upi.compolitics43 days agoUpdated
DeSantis Proposes Florida Map Adding Four Republican Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a redistricting plan that could give Republicans four additional House seats for the 2026 midterms. The proposal follows Virginia's recent approval of a map favoring Democrats by a similar margin. State lawmakers are set to vote on the Flori…
upi.compolitics48 days ago
$20 Million Super PAC Campaign Targets Florida GOP in Redistricting Session
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exchanged verbal barbs over congressional redistricting. A super PAC aligned with House Democrats pledged $20 million to challenge vulnerable Florida Republicans. The exchange precedes a special Florida legisla…
Fox Newspolitics49 days ago
DeSantis Responds to Jeffries on Florida Redistricting Plans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis invited House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in the state following Jeffries's comments on redistricting. The exchange highlights ongoing efforts by both parties to adjust congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. DeSantis stat…
Usa Todayworld50 days agoUpdated
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from US House Ahead of Ethics Committee Sanctions
Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on April 21, 2026, just before the House Ethics Committee could recommend sanctions for multiple ethics violations. The resignation follows a federal indictment in November 2025 accusing her of stealing $5…