New ballot initiative restrictions, approved by the Florida Legislature and enforced by state officials, are so strict that advocates say they make the process effectively impossible for grassroots campaigns to navigate.
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Janine Plavac announces run for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
Janine Plavac, the current holder of the District 5 school board seat, told Mainstreet on Wednesday that she intends to run for the District 1 seat this year – a position currently held by Tina Certain. Plavac’s and Certain’s seats are among three on the school board that are up for reelection this year, with District 3 (Sarah Rockwell) being the other.
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One million Floridians won’t have full representation for high-stakes legislative session
The diminished representation comes at a time when lawmakers are expected to weigh sweeping measures to redraw the state’s congressional voting maps and drastically reduce local property tax revenues.
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‘No plans to begin looking for work’: Orlando’s chief assistant state attorney emails staff after Monique Worrell’s election win
A longtime rival of former State Attorney Monique Worrell and current Chief Assistant State Attorney told staff he had “no plans” to look for a different job after Worrell’s re-election.
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Abortion, marijuana amendments fail in Florida 2024 election
The Florida constitutional amendment proposals to legalize recreational marijuana and protect abortion rights both failed.
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U.S. Sen. Rick Scott wins re-election over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott won re-election as Florida’s junior senator, beating back a challenge from Democratic former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
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Florida votes for former President Donald Trump as nation awaits results
Former President Donald Trump won Florida’s 30 electoral votes Tuesday night in his bid to take back the White House.
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U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean wins reelection in Florida’s 4th Congressional District
Bean will represent the 4th Congressional District, which was redrawn in 2022, for the next two years.
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Incumbent Vicki Lopez wins Florida HD 113 seat
Incumbent Vicki Lopez retains OR Challenger Jackie Gross-Kellogg wins seat for House District 113 in one of the most-watched House contests this cycle.
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Shayla E. Lee elected as Duval county judge
Shayla E. Lee won a runoff election for a vacant Duval County judge seat.