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Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 9.6.26
1+ day, 7+ min ago (1741+ words) With just over 50 days until a pivotal election, a new political battlefront is emerging in Florida’s most populous county. Is it a new affordability issue or a controversial immigration plan? Is it a war of choice we’re being gaslit by…...
Hakeem Jeffries backs David Jolly for Governor
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (217+ words) Congressional Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is throwing his weight behind two former House colleagues in the race for Florida Governor and Lt. Governor, endorsing the David Jolly-Gwen Graham ticket. “I proudly and strongly support David and Gwen, am fully behind…...
Byron Donalds continues to dominate cash race against David Jolly
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (290+ words) Donors have a clear preference in the race for Governor. Republican nominee Byron Donalds is spending heavily, but continues to hold a strong fundraising lead over Democrat David Jolly in the remaining weeks before the first vote-by-mail ballots are sent…...
Ashley Moody already has 50% support in new poll of Senate race
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (278+ words) U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is on track to be elected in 2026, according to a survey taken this week by Quantus Insights. The Plant City Republican leads her Democratic challenger, Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville, 50% to 43%. According to this data set, Nixon…...
José Javier Rodríguez, Annette Taddeo to spend weekend courting South Florida labor, faith base
2+ day, 6+ min ago (622+ words) Two Democratic Cabinet hopefuls are spending the weekend working South Florida’s union halls and church pews, trying to build momentum in a pair of uphill statewide contests. Annette Taddeo, the Democratic nominee for CFO, will meet with labor leaders in…...
'Get it done, Alex!' Ron DeSantis backs Alex Rizo in to-be-called SD 39 Special Election
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (313+ words) Rep. Alex Rizo just landed the endorsement of the man who controls when his election will happen. Term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Rizo, a Hialeah Republican, for Senate District 39, which will be filled through a Special Election that DeSantis hasn’t…...
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce backs Blaise Ingoglia in CFO race
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (372+ words) Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is picking up a key endorsement in his campaign as the incumbent for the office in the Nov. 3 General Election. The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is throwing its support behind Ingoglia. The Chamber…...
Last Call for 9.10.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (726+ words) — First Shot — 🎂 Happy milestone birthday to Katie Ballard, Mother of Dragons, Raiser of Political Funds Extraordinaire, Fiercest Friend and a Determined Foe. Attorney General James Uthmeier’s campaign is releasing its first television ad of the 2026 cycle, a 30-second spot titled…...
Ashley Moody takes a hard pass on first debate with Angie Nixon
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (453+ words) U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody has turned down the first of three offers to debate Democratic opponent Angie Nixon. And the Plant City Republican signaled she may never share the stage with her opponent. Action News Jax announced the incumbent declined to…...
Nikki Fried dodges questions about Cynthia Chestnut crossing party lines for Byron Donalds
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (388+ words) During a press call, Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Nikki Fried didn’t want to talk about why former Chair candidate, state legislator and Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut is endorsing Republican Byron Donalds for Governor. The cross-party endorsement confounded and…...