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She lost the U.S. Senate race, but helped boost interest in a political party many had left for dead.
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Central Florida Democrats flip six seats in state House, help end GOP supermajority
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Paid articlePaywall Florida Democrats Pull Off Shock Wins as Republican Redistricting Backfires: The wins come as Gov. DeSantis' map was passed by the Florida Legislature and ...
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Is it Angie Nixon’s Florida Democratic Party now?: Angie Nixon’s Senate bid boosted turnout and energized Florida progressives, prompting calls for party change ...
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Democrats see a path back in Florida. Now they must convince the party: Florida is one of the few places in the country where the blue wave that swept the ...
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2026 Midterm Elections Live Updates: Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Losses as Democrats Take Congress
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Democrats see new path to expand Senate majority in 2028: Democrats’ sweeping victory Tuesday has scrambled conventional wisdom around the 2028 Senate map ...
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Is it Angie Nixon’s Florida Democratic Party now?: Angie Nixon’s Senate bid boosted turnout and energized Florida progressives, prompting calls for party change ...
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Democrat David Jolly is trying something that sounds almost quaint in this current era of toxic American politics: presenting himself as the nice guy ... Show more
Democrat David Jolly Tests if a ‘Ted Lasso’ Strategy Can Flip Florida
Democrat David Jolly Tests if a ‘Ted Lasso’ Strategy Can Flip Florida
Why down-ballot wins are buoying Florida Democrats despite a tough election night
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Paid articlePaywall Florida Democrats regain strength in state Legislature, flip seats to blue: Democrats will have their strongest numbers in the Florida House since 1996.
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Paid articlePaywall Early voting turnout has Florida Democrats optimistic, but GOP is eyeing Election Day
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Florida AG Uthmeier tried to block Hope Florida ad before state GOP filed lawsuit
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A Florida judge rejected the Republican Party of Florida’s request to stop TV stations from airing political ads from the Florida Democratic Party highlighting ... Show more
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Paid articlePaywall Angie Nixon Says Black Republican Byron Donalds “Doesn’t Support Black People”: On an upcoming episode of Crooked Media's YouTube show Long Play ...
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Backlash to Trump hasn’t bolstered Florida Democrats’ voter registrations: While Democrats added more registered voters in September than Republicans ...
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Florida Democrats try to regain their mojo after years of Republican dominance: Republicans in Florida maintain large cash and voter registration advantages ...
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Backlash to Trump hasn’t bolstered Florida Democrats’ voter registrations: Despite a small win this month, Florida Democrats’ voter registration disadvantage has ...
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Democrats dream of putting Florida back in play. Are they squandering their chance?
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Backlash to Trump hasn’t bolstered Florida Democrats’ voter registrations: Republicans have continued to expand their voter registration lead over the past two ...
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Backlash to Trump hasn’t bolstered Florida Democrats’ voter registrations: Despite a small win this month, Florida Democrats’ voter registration disadvantage has ...
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Florida Today Oct 05
The math says no. The mood says maybe. Can Dems win Florida governor?
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Paid articlePaywall Florida Democrats register more voters than GOP in September: It’s the first time they’ve outpaced the GOP in at least five years, according to a release the ...
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Optimism and tight polls: Can Florida Democrats flip Sunshine State blue in 2026?
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Angie Nixon’s Polls Compared to Other Democrats Who Tried to Flip Florida: Florida Democrats came close to winning statewide in 2018, but the party's last two ...
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Paid articlePaywall Florida Democrats decry Alligator Alcatraz report detailing cage use: All of Florida’s congressional Democrats signed a letter saying those responsible “must be ...
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Florida Today Sep 06
How Angie Nixon turned grassroots activism into a political phenomenon: Opponents keep underestimating Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon. But the mother ...
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier briefly commented on recent reports surrounding $10M, a grand jury reportedly said was "misappropriated ... Show more
Grand jury finds $10 million in Hope Florida funds 'misappropriated,' but no one charged
Grand jury finds $10 million in Hope Florida funds 'misappropriated,' but no one charged
Florida Democrats call for attorney general’s impeachment over Hope Florida
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Florida Democrats have tapped state Rep. Marie Woodson of Hollywood to lead efforts to mobilize Haitian American voters. “I understand my community,” she says ... Show more
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‘Grassroots will beat big money every day’: can a DSA member flip a Republican Senate seat?
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OpinionWhy don't celebrities go away anymore?: From Donald Trump to Taylor Swift, the same names still run culture and politics
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Florida Democrats demand explanation for overdue emergency spending report: Florida Democrats are demanding Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration explain why a ...
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OpinionGuest Commentary: Florida Democrats aren’t in disarray. They’re in disagreement: The midterm election will be a referendum on the president’s performance ...
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Angie Nixon’s Senate primary upset sets up a political puzzle for Florida Democrats
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Will Democrats abandon Florida after Nixon win?: In today’s issue: ▪ Democrats face uphill fight in Florida ▪ Cassidy shares doubts on FDA nominee ▪ Trump ...
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Primary election results: Nixon shocks Florida Democrats: The primary contests stretched across the continent on Tuesday, with most of the action taking place in ...
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Jolly, Nixon share the top of the Florida Democratic ticket. Can they co-exist?: David Jolly and Angie Nixon are at the top of the Democratic ticket but come ...
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Primary election results: Nixon shocks Florida Democrats: The primary contests stretched across the continent on Tuesday, with most of the action taking place in ...
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Fried: How Florida Democrats are competing to win in 2026 | Opinion
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Paid articlePaywall Who should take on Ashley Moody? Dems wonder if Vindman is right pick: State Rep. Angie Nixon is seeing a surge in momentum as the Democratic primary for U.S ...
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‘Missing the mark’: Some Democrats fret over a Jolly, Vindman ticket: Florida Democrats at the Coronado Springs conference voiced concern that two white men atop ...
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Rick Scott 'oversaw the largest Medicare fraud' in U.S. history, Florida Democratic Party says
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Paid articlePaywall Florida Democrats look out of state to inspire the party base: Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg was tapped this year to be the keynote ...
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Paid articlePaywall Andrew Gillum’s Alabama arrest an unwelcome reminder for Florida Democrats: After nearly winning the 2018 governor’s race, Gillum has faced hard times ...
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Florida Democrats bet on ‘boring’ as New York swings left. Here's what to know | Opinion
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OpinionFlorida Democrats see New York’s leftward wave — so why are they running on “boring”? | Opinion
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Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried ‘disappointed’ in Wasserman Schultz: Fried’s statement follows warnings that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the ...
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Counties would lose $10 billion and schools $5 billion if a $250,000 exemption is applied to primary homes, amalysts say.
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Florida Democrats' Chances of Flipping Governorship: New Poll: A survey suggests the closely watched midterm race could be more competitive than expected in ...
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Paid articlePaywall Florida Democrats regroup, Republicans dig in after redistricting: Democrats still face a favorable political environment, but Republicans sound confident ...
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Dems have momentum in Florida. But can they reverse state's MAGA shift?: Florida seemed to lose its swing state status after big Republican victories in 2022 and ...
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South Florida Democrats may be knocked out of Congress by DeSantis’ new FL map: Proposed Florida congressional maps released by DeSantis’ office could turn ...
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Democrat Who Resigned From Congress Insists She’s ‘Strongest Candidate in the Race’ Despite Le ...
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OpinionA $20M bet and Fla.’s redistricting games may revive rare Miami species: Democrats | Opinion
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Democrats Flip Florida Statehouse Seat That Includes Trump's Mar-A-Lago: The party's run of success in special elections across the country over the past year ...
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Vindman outraised Moody last quarter for Senate race. Will it matter?: Republicans still have access to way more money, but Wednesday’s campaign finance reports ...
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Key FactsVindman Raises More Than Moody in First-Quarter Fundraising
Apr 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Vindman’s campaign cites 27,600 individual donations averaging $40 as an indication of support from everyday voters.
- Moody has raised $10.4 million overall since entering the race in January 2025.
- The Republican Party of Florida had about $10 million available, compared with $1.2 million for the Florida Democratic Party.
- The Senate has 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats; Florida’s seat would be critical if Democrats regained the chamber.
I don’t care if the Florida Republican Party outraises us, because they are going to get their asses kicked in the midterms.— Nikki Fried, chairperson of the Florida Democratic Party, in remarks quoted by the Tampa Bay Times
OpinionFlorida Republicans’ plan for rigged maps and restricted votes | Opinion: Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried writes that the upcoming special session on ...
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Florida Democrats Are Done Losing. Are They Finally Turning the Tide?: Florida Democratic candidates score upset wins in races, telling TIME that a focus on ...
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Democrats’ Biggest Overperformances So Far This Year: ‘Eye‑Popping’: Campaigners tell Newsweek they are “only just getting started“ as their party aims to ...
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Florida Democrats hope in special election to flip a state legislative district that includes Mar-a-Lago
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Victorious Florida Democrats face a major headache: Republicans are already attacking Democrats ahead of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's Ethics ...
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Florida Democrats score upset in Tampa-based state Senate race: Florida Democrats scored an upset in the race to fill a Tampa-based state Senate seat ...
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Top Senate Republicans push plan to end DHS shutdown, but obstacles remain: Top Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill believe their party is unified behind a plan ...
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After falling further behind Republicans and losing elections, Florida Democrats are optimistic about the 2026 midterm elections. This time, they believe ... Show more
Florida Democrats profess midterm optimism. ‘The reaction we’re getting from people is amazing.’
Florida Democrats profess midterm optimism. ‘The reaction we’re getting from people is amazing.’
Florida Democrats unsure of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s future. “I think it’s important for Sheila to step back and really rethink her ... Show more
Democratic governor candidate joins calls for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign from Congress
Democratic governor candidate joins calls for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign from Congress
Democrat Flips South Florida Mayor’s Seat Held for Decades: The seat flipped in a state Trump won by double digits in 2024.
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Emily Gregory’s special election victory gives Florida Democrats a dose of optimism. By defeating the Trump-endorsed Republican ... Show more
Democratic win in Mar-a-Lago district: Ominous for Republicans
Democratic win in Mar-a-Lago district: Ominous for Republicans
Democrats flipped a Mar-a-Lago district. Can they keep it up in November?: Florida Democrats celebrated special election wins in Palm Beach County and Tampa ...
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Paid articlePaywall Florida’s mid-decade redistricting: Which Democrats may be at risk?: “There are so many different ways to gerrymander a district,” one political scientist noted.
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Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick’s arraignment again put off as lawyer retention remains an issue
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Eileen Higgins, the ‘gringa’ who returned Miami to the Democrats after three decades
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Eileen Higgins Miami Win Suggests Democratic Midterm Wave: Stressing affordability and opposing Trump’s mass deportation initiative, Eileen Higgins won big ...
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Is the Miami mayor’s race a ‘bellwether’ for the 2026 midterms?: The Miami mayor’s race has become intensely partisan, spotlighting Hispanic voter shifts ...
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Key FactsDemocrat Breaks Miami’s 30-Year Mayoral Hold
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- Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat to win Miami’s mayoral race in almost 30 years.
- She secured 59% of the vote over Republican Emilio González, who conceded the race.
- Central campaign issues included affordable housing and opposition to former President Trump’s deportation policies.
- National Democratic figures and organizations actively supported Higgins, contributing to her historic victory.
Tonight, the people of Miami made history. Together, we turned the page on years of chaos and corruption and opened the door to a new era for our city — one defined by ethical, accountable leadership that delivers real results for the people.— Eileen Higgins, following her victory in the Miami mayoral race.
OpinionTrump endorsed Gonzalez for mayor of Miami — I’ve been waiting for this moment | Opinion
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Trump proposes to open up new drilling off California coast and in eastern Gulf: The Trump administration proposed Thursday to open up new oil and gas drilling ...
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OpinionTrump endorsed Gonzalez for mayor of Miami — I’ve been waiting for this moment | Opinion
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