More than 57% of voters thought Supreme Court Justice Carlos Muñiz should be retained. No judge in Florida history has ever been removed from the bench through a merit retention vote.
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Public defender wins Duval County Court bench, while sitting judge in Seminole County replaced in rare challenge
In Seminole County, a family law attorney overwhelmingly defeated sitting Judge Wayne Culver, who was disciplined for a profanity-ridden speech.
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Ingoglia defeats Taddeo, continuing GOP control of CFO cabinet seat
This is the first time Ingoglia has won a statewide election as a candidate since Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to the Cabinet-level position in July 2025.
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Angie Nixon, progressive Jacksonville firebrand, wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Nixon, whose campaign was centered on the economic needs of working people, was up against Alex Vindman, a first-time candidate and relatively new Florida resident with a national profile
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Florida Republicans dominate Election Day turnout
With a few hours to go before polls close, Republicans had an over raw vote lead of 374,000 statewide.
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
Open Duval County Group 1 judge seat attracts two lawyers in private practice
Matt Lufrano, a criminal defense attorney who previously sought a judicial seat in 2024, and Latoya Williams Shelton, a family and personal injury attorney, are campaigning for the County Court judge Group 1 seat
Posted inFlorida News Articles & Reporting
Three lawyers competing for vacant Duval County judge seat
Melina Buncome, Marquita Green, and Octavius Holliday Jr. are on the ballot to replace retiring Judge Mose Floyd
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Who is pouring millions into the sleepy race for Florida’s ag commissioner?
Despite incumbent Wilton Simpson’s towering cash advantage, special interests have continued to pour cash into the commissioner’s coffers
Posted inState Government
‘Total victory’: Florida’s top court allows use of DeSantis’ new congressional maps
A ruling Wednesday by the Florida Supreme Court ensures that DeSantis’ Republican-friendly congressional map will remain in effect in the 2026 midterms