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Report shows Florida Democrats raised just half of what Republicans did in first quarter of 2023

The Republican Party of Florida reported earlier that it raised $1.47 million during the quarter.

by News Service of Florida July 13, 2023August 3, 2023

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Photos: Nikki Fried and hundreds of Florida Democrats ‘Stand United’ at rally through Ybor City

by Ray Roa May 8, 2023

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Florida GOP pulled in over $10 million in last finance report, compared to Dems’ $171K

‘I found obstacles to securing the resources and a long-standing, systemic and deeply entrenched culture resistant to change.’

by Gray Rohrer and Florida Politics January 11, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz denies that Florida is now a red state and resigns

There is no immediate front-runner to succeed Diaz.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 10, 2023April 30, 2025

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Florida Democrats agree to pay $43K in settlement with FEC

The party allegedly failed to properly report debt and excessive donations.

by Jacob Ogles and Florida Politics January 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Dems fail to stop DeSantis from using his likeness for toll credit program advertising

“I think we all know that the governor is anticipating running for president,” Driskell said before the meeting.

by News Service of Florida December 14, 2022May 27, 2025

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‘Change starts right here and right now’: Florida Democrats look to ‘Long Game’ to rebuild

Democrats only hold 35 of 120 House seats and 12 of 40 Senate seats.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida November 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Sen. Lauren Book begins term leading outnumbered Democrats

“The weight of this moment is not lost on me. The responsibility of this job, especially now, is extremely mighty.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida November 22, 2022January 6, 2024

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Florida Democrats are really bad at this

We look forward to the 2026 gubernatorial race between Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Randy Fine.

by Alex Galbraith November 9, 2022November 20, 2024

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Florida GOP takes lead in early voting in traditionally blue Miami-Dade

“This is worse than what we expected. We’re getting our butts kicked right now.”

by Jiselle Lee and Fresh Take Florida November 2, 2022December 13, 2024

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So far, Florida GOP is outpacing Dems in casting ballots

All counties are required to offer early voting through Saturday, with 18 extending early voting to Sunday.

by News Service of Florida November 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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Tampa Tiger Bay to hear from young Democratic and Republican leaders this month

Michael Womack and Brittany Lakhani will discuss the future of politics.

by Chloe Greenberg October 17, 2022June 1, 2025

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Tampa’s Fentrice Driskell will become first Black woman to lead Florida’s House Democrats

Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, D-Plantation, said Driskell “made history” Tuesday.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 24, 2022August 3, 2023

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Former Florida congresswoman Corrine Brown pleads guilty to tax charge

Other charges against Brown were dropped in the deal.

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2022August 3, 2023

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Incoming Florida House Dem leader Ramon Alexander won’t seek re-election amid sexual-harassment allegations

Alexander issued a three-paragraph statement Thursday about his decision to forego re-election to the House.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 12, 2022August 3, 2023

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After consistently losing, Florida Democrats vow to spend $2.5 million on voter registration

“The pitch is very simple. We’re going back to basics,” Ulvert told reporters.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida House Democrats include Ben Frazier at Legislative Session kickoff rally

House Democrats gave the Jacksonville activist a statewide audience Monday.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics January 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Democrats layout legislative priorities amid GOP ‘culture war’ bills

“What we can expect from Republicans in this session will be culture wars that distract us from the real issues at hand.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Democrats blast Gov. DeSantis for balancing state budget with federal ‘cushion’

Democrats say the budget needs to do more for affordable housing, health care and public education.

by Florida Politics and Scott Powers December 9, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Democrats race to the bottom

They should be riding high. Instead, they’re fighting over who gets to be party chair.

by Mitch Perry January 17, 2013August 3, 2023

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