/tags/florida-democrats Florida Democrats en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-18/how-would-a-democratic-governor-work-with-a-gop-led-legislature-in-florida David Jolly and Jerry Demings are vying to become the first Democratic governor to lead Florida in nearly three decades. If elected, theyā€™ll face an additional challenge ā€” working with an opposition Republican Party that enjoys a supermajority in the Legislature. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-18/how-would-a-democratic-governor-work-with-a-gop-led-legislature-in-florida Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-04-28/florida-district-23-desantis-redistricting Floridaā€™s 23rd congressional district was the most competitive in the state in 2024. It's also one of the most affected by the proposed redistricting maps released by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:01:11 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-28/florida-district-23-desantis-redistricting Carlton Gillespie /government-politics/2026-04-27/desantis-fair-districts-amendment-unconstitutional-gerrymander With his new congressional maps heavily favoring Republicans, Gov. Ron DeSantis is unilaterally declaring unconstitutional the 2010 "Fair Districts" amendment that state voters overwhelmingly approved, say statewide and national Democrats, along with the Miami attorney who got the amendment on the ballot. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:43:41 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-27/desantis-fair-districts-amendment-unconstitutional-gerrymander Daniel Rivero /government-politics/2026-04-24/democratic-pac-florida-congressional-races-2026 The House Majority PAC announced an injection of $20 million into Floridaā€™s congressional races this fall, targeting a handful of GOP-controlled seats ahead of the midterm elections. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:55:50 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-24/democratic-pac-florida-congressional-races-2026 Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-03-25/new-democrat-representing-trumps-district-says-hes-just-one-of-180k-constituents-she-will-serve Emily Gregory represents the Mar-a-Lago district after upsetting the Trump-endorsed candidate. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:16:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-25/new-democrat-representing-trumps-district-says-hes-just-one-of-180k-constituents-she-will-serve Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-03-24/democrat-flips-seat-in-special-election-for-florida-district-that-includes-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort Democrat Emily Gregory has won a special election for a Florida state House seat, flipping a district that is home to President Donald Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago. The Republican president endorsed Gregory's rival, Jon Maples. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:35:31 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-24/democrat-flips-seat-in-special-election-for-florida-district-that-includes-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort Associated Press /government-politics/2025-11-12/florida-democrats-gun-control Democrats in Floridaā€™s Legislature have filed more than a dozen gun control bills less than two months after the ā€œGunshine Stateā€ legalized open carry. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:30:03 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-12/florida-democrats-gun-control Kaitlyn McCormack | Fresh Take Florida /government-politics/2025-10-14/florida-democrats-launch-seen-heard-and-free-initiative-to-defend-voting-rights The initiative serves as a clarion call to organize communities and protect fundamental rights, specifically in the context of ongoing national legal challenges to voting protections. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:20:55 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-14/florida-democrats-launch-seen-heard-and-free-initiative-to-defend-voting-rights SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± News Staff /government-politics/2025-10-01/republicans-launch-ad-campaign-blaming-moskowitz-and-democrats-for-government-shutdown The Parkland lawmaker is one of two Florida Democrats the NRCC has listed as "prime pick up opportunities for Republicans" in next year's midterm elections to boost their majority rule in the House. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-01/republicans-launch-ad-campaign-blaming-moskowitz-and-democrats-for-government-shutdown Sergio R. Bustos /government-politics/2025-09-25/florida-democrats-call-alligator-alcatraz-merchandise-sales-diabolical The Republican Party of Florida has sold more than $125,000 in merchandise branded with "Alligator Alcatraz." The state's Democratic Party said the GOP is profiting from people's suffering. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-25/florida-democrats-call-alligator-alcatraz-merchandise-sales-diabolical Meghan Bowman