Elections

The major election bill being pushed by Florida Republicans in the Legislature this session would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote, similar to federal legislation advocated by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.

"A 'swing of this magnitude is not something that can be dismissed,'"Gov. Ron DeSantis said on a social media post. "Republicans should be clear-eyed about the political environment heading into the midterms."

His reelection campaign will focus on evolving climate threats, increasing neighborhood investments, accelerating housing solutions, providing economic opportunities and strengthening public safety.

Nixon, who represents a district in Jacksonville, said her decision to enter the 2026 election is based on “an affordability crisis that Florida's leadership has ignored for far too long.”

Two candidates will square off in the March special election to fill the seat vacated by now-Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

If you live in Citrus, Hernando, Sumter or northwestern Pasco County, you'll be able to vote Tuesday for your new state senator.

"Let's be clear, in Virginia and New Jersey, the GOP would have had a much better chance of winning if the Hispanic vote would have stuck with the GOP," Salazar said in her widely viewed social media post

The Democrat joins a crowded field hoping to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. If elected, Demings would be Florida's first African American governor.

The Smart & Safe Florida campaign says state elections officials are trying to improperly block the measure from getting on the ballot in 2026.

There will be a newcomer on the Tampa City Council. Naya Young bested veteran officeholder Tom Scott in Tuesday's runoff for the seat held by the late Gwen Henderson.

The runoff is to fill the council term of Gwen Henderson, who passed away in June.

Florida has steadily made changes since its disputed 2000 presidential election. Among other things, Byrd said the state has sought to have uniform standards and quick results.