FLORIDA ELECTIONS NEWS

Florida Democrats Bring in Joe Biden to Excite Voters in Orlando

Orlando

Florida AG Candidates Moody, Shaw Debate Opioids, Trump, Guns

Florida

Want Proof an Election is Near? Check Your Phone

Nationwide

Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum are running for governor. (File)

POLL: Andrew Gillum Ahead of Ron DeSantis, but Undecided Could Erase Gap

Florida

Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott. (File)

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Bill Nelson pulls ahead of Rick Scott in senate race

Florida

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Florida's Attorney General Race Too Close to Call

Florida

Amendment two could impact landlords, renters, and local governments. (Spectrum News image)

Amendment 2: Vote Yes or No on Tax Breaks for Non-Homestead Properties

Florida

Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy (left) and Republican candidate for U.S. District 7 Mike Miller. (Spectrum News image)

DECISION 2018: Miller Tries to Bring Back GOP Control to District 7

Orlando

Watch Exclusive Interviews with Gubernatorial Candidates

Orlando

Former VP Joe Biden Campaigns with Andrew Gillum in Tampa

Hillsborough County

GOP candidate Ron DeSantis, left, and Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum will face off Sunday in their first debate.

DeSantis, Gillum to Face Off in First Debate Sunday

Tampa

Democrat Kristen Carlson on Political Connections. She is running for U.S. House District 15. (Spectrum News image)

Political Connections: Kristen Carlson Talks Run for House District 15

Orlando

Amendment 9: What Do Oil Drilling and Vaping Have to Do With Each Other?

Tampa

Expert: 2018 Midterms Most Expensive Non-Presidential Election in US History

Washington, D.C.

A greyhound waits to race at Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club. Amendment 13 would end racing in Florida if approved. (Spectrum News)

Amendment 13 Bans Florida Dog Racing: What You Need to Know

Tampa

Is a 'Blue Wave' Coming? Myths and Truths About the Midterms

Nationwide

Early Voting Period Extended for Counties Devastated by Michael

Florida

Critics Accuse Gov. Scott of ‘Playing Politics’ in Michael Response

Florida

Candidates Talk To Osceola Seniors About Platforms

Osceola County

Debate Canceled After Scott, Nelson Disagree on Makeup Date

Florida

Florida Supreme Court Keeps Bundled Amendments on November Ballot

Florida

Scott Pours Another $18M into Senate Campaign War Chest, Records Show

Florida

Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy takes on Republican State Representative Mike Miller in a debate Tuesday. (Spectrum News image)

DECISION 2018: Murphy, Miller Square Off in Florida District 7 Debate

Orlando

Wide-spread destruction in Mexico Beach after Hurricane Michael. (Tony Rojek/Spectrum News)

MICHAEL: Storm Recovery Could Play Big Role in Florida US Senate Race

Washington, D.C.

Florida Amendment 3 on Gambling: What You Need to Know

Florida

DECISION 2018: November Election to Reshape Florida Supreme Court

Florida

An aerial look at Mexico Beach in Bay County after Hurricane Michael. Counties are scrambling to be ready for the general election. (File)

MICHAEL: Election Officials Scrambling in the Florida Panhandle

Florida

Brevard Sheriff Endorses Ron DeSantis for Governor

Brevard County

Wide-spread destruction like this is common in Mexico Beach after Hurricane Michael. (Tony Rojek/Spectrum News)

MICHAEL: Hurricane Recovery Could be a Test for Candidates in Florida

Florida

Florida Early Voting: What you need to know

Orlando

Political Connections: Ron DeSantis Talks Florida Gubernatorial Battle

Orlando

Supporters of Florida Amendment 1 say the additional Homestead Exemption will make homes more affordable. (File)

Florida Amendment 1 Adds a Homestead Exemption: What You Need to Know

Tampa

Florida Supreme Court: New Governor to Fill Vacancies, Not Scott

Florida

Left: State Senator Kelli Stargel; Right: Democratic challenger Judge Bob Doyel

DECISION 2018: Race Tightens for State Senate District 22 Seat

Polk County

Darryl Sheppard has a campaign promo on his Facebook page for Orange County sheriff that includes images of Florida Democrats, including Rep. Val Demings. But Demings says he doesn't have permission to use her picture.

Val Demings Blasts Sheriff Candidate Sheppard Over Photo, "Would Not Endorse Him for Dog Catcher"

Orlando

Left: Gov. Rick Scott delivers an update on Hurricane Michael; Right: Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum tours affected areas in the Panhandle. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

DECISION 2018: Will Hurricane Michael Affect Voter Turnout in Florida?

Florida

Florida Amendment 12 Targets Lobbying, Ethics: What You Need to Know

Tampa

Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg Rejoins Democratic Party

New York City

U.S. District 9 candidates Wayne Liebnitzky (R) and incumbent Darren Soto (D). (Spectrum News file)

DECISION 2018: Race Tightens for U.S. House District 9

Orlando

Hurricane Michael has certainly complicated things in the Panhandle, especially politically. At least three Panhandle counties will not have supervisor of elections offices opened Tuesday due to the hurricane. (File photo of voter registration form)

Florida Extends Voter Registration Deadline For Counties Impacted By Michael

Orange County

How Do I Check My Florida Voter Registration Status?

Florida

How to vote in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

Florida

Florida’s next governor could be grounded

Florida

Political Connections: Gillum talks contentious race to be Florida governor

Orlando

Lyft and Uber, the 2 major ride-sharing services, will free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day. (Spectrum News file)

Lyft, Uber Offering Free Rides to Polls on Election Day

Nationwide

Singer John Legend promotes Amendment 4 in Orlando Wednesday, surrounded by convicted felons campaigning for the amendment. (Spectrum News)

Decision 2018: John Legend goes door-to-door for Amendment 4 in Orlando

Orange County

Mayors Buddy Dyer (Orlando), Bob Buckhorn (Tampa), and Rick Kriseman (St. Petersburg) gathered Thursday morning in downtown Orlando to announce they're endoring Andrew Gillum for Florida governor. (Greg Angel, staff)

Mayors along I-4 corridor endorse Gillum for Florida governor

Florida

Trump casts new layer of uncertainty over Kavanaugh confirmation

Washington, D.C.

The whole month of October, the election officer will be having training to prep poll workers. (File photo of voting booth)

Orange County election office preps for Election Day

Orange County

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination hangs in the balance as the FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against him continues. (Spectrum News file)

Kavanaugh confirmation fight puts spotlight on midterm elections

Washington, D.C.

Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott met in a Spanish-language Senate debate which aired Tuesday on Telemundo. (Telemundo)

DECISION 2018: Scott, Nelson turn up heat in first Senate debate

Florida

Puerto Rico governor endorses Andrew Gillum

Tampa

Sen. Nelson picks up Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello's endorsement

Orlando

Bill Nelson (left) and Rick Scott (right)

Schedule scandal: Rick Scott, Bill Nelson at odds over work history

Florida

Red tide blame game heats up in Senate race

Tampa

Orlando crime rate center of debate for Orange County Sheriff’s race

Orlando

NextGen America is a political nonprofit group that encourages young people to register to vote. It says millennials will play a big part in the November general election. (Spectrum News file)

Decision 2018: Millennials voting in greater numbers, data show

Orlando

Political Connections: Nikki Fried talks campaign to be next Commissioner of Agriculture

Orlando

Amendment 10 stirs debate, called 'right to vote' amendment

Florida

Aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The Category 4 storm devastated the island one year ago. (Spectrum file photo)

Expert: Trump denial of Maria death toll ‘politically harmful’ to GOP candidates

Washington, D.C.

UCF students to have access to on-campus voting site

Orlando

GOP forges ahead with hearing amid Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations

Washington, D.C.

Gov. Scott touts jobs in Orlando, wraps up tour dogged by protesters

Orlando

Watchdog group slams state leaders for using public funds for charter schools

Florida

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week to answer allegations of sexual assault stemming from an incident when he was 17. (File)

Senate sets hearing on Kavanaugh sexual assault accusations

Washington, D.C.

Decision 2018: 3 Florida amendments in jeopardy over bundling

Florida

The fight for a new standard of a $15 hourly minimum wage could shape the outcome of November’s election for governor. (Spectrum News file)

How fight for $15 minimum wage may shape November election

Orlando

Darren Soto on Political Connections. (Spectrum News image)

Political Connections: Darren Soto talks re-election campaign for District 9

Orlando

A "Dead Fish Scott" sign held at a rally outside Tallahassee's Governor's Mansion, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Progressive activists rally outside Governor's Mansion

Florida

Decision 2018: Undecided voters will be key in Senate race

Florida

Decision 2018: Gillum and DeSantis to face close race

Orlando

Decision 2018: 3 candidates vie for Orange County Sheriff position

Orange County

Decision 2018: Gillum, King, Nelson kick off election season in Orlando

Orlando

Federal judge rules 32 counties must provide Spanish sample ballots

Florida

Florida Supreme Court decides fate of dog racing, local charter amendments

Florida

3 amendments removed from ballot for November election

Florida

Vice President Mike Pence has publicly backed Gov. Rick Scott in his bid to unseat longtime U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. (Spectrum News image)

Pence visits Central Florida to campaign for Scott

Orange County

Florida Lt. Gov position: DeSantis picks Nunez, Gillum taps King

Florida

Florida Supreme Court weighs invalidating 'misleading' ballot amendments

Florida

Gillum, DeSantis face deadline to select running mates

Florida

First post-primary polls show tight race for Florida governor

Orlando

Wayne Liebnitzky, left, and Darren Soto, are vying for Florida's 9th Congressional District seat.

Wayne Liebnitzky, Darren Soto vying for District 9 congressional seat

Osceola County

Andrew Gillum, Bill Nelson, Charlie Crist, Stephanie Murphy, Sean Shaw, Carlos Guillermos Smith and more on stage at a rally for Democrats in Orlando Friday. (Erin Murray, Staff)

'Bring it home': Gillum, Nelson join Democrats at Orlando union event

Orange County

Dr. Dorcas McCoy has spent years teaching international studies and political science at Bethune-Cookman University, and she thinks Andrew Gillum will have a positive impact on students at historically black colleges and universities. (Brittany Jones, staff)

B-CU professor: Gillum 'speaks to hearts and souls' of students

Volusia County

300 uncounted mail-in ballots found in Volusia County

Volusia County

Nomination won, Gillum sets out to unify Florida Democrats

Florida

GOVERNOR: Gillum wins Democratic nomination in surprise win over Graham

Florida

Florida governor's race turns ugly in aftermath of primary

Groups defend, decry DeSantis' 'monkey it up' comment

Florida

Incumbent Rep. Darren Soto speaks to Spectrum News Reporter Stephanie Bechara after beating Alan Grayson in the Democratic primary for District 9 Tuesday night. (Spectrum News)

DISTRICT 9: Incumbent Darren Soto wins Democratic primary for congressional seat

Florida

Kristen Carlson wins Democratic Primary for 15th District race

Polk County

Race for Attorney General: It's Moody vs. Shaw

Florida

VOTING: Political upset seen in governor's primary race; Gillum and DeSantis to face off

Florida

LATEST: It will be DeSantis vs. Gillum for Florida governor

Florida

LOCAL RACES: Jerry Demings wins Orange County mayor race

Orange County

Who will the Republican nominee to succeed AG Pam Bondi be? Ashley Moody or Frank White?

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Moody defeats White for Republican nod

Florida

GOVERNOR: DeSantis defeats Putnam, wins GOP nomination

Florida

Floridians are heading to the polls, with many deciding the political fates of the Democratic and Republican candidates eyeing the governor's seat to those who want to make an impact in their local races.

VOTING: Floridians to change political fates of candidates

Florida

VOTING: Elections Supervisors: Your vote is safe this primary day

Orange County

Decision 2018 primary election night coverage from Spectrum News 13

Florida voters head to polls in crucial midterm primary

Florida

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Weather Forecast: Mix of Clouds, Sun Wednesday

Orlando

MICHAEL: Here's How You Can Help the Victims

Florida

Florida Democrats Bring in Joe Biden to Excite Voters in Orlando

Orlando

Florida AG Candidates Moody, Shaw Debate Opioids, Trump, Guns

Florida