After failing to make ballot, St. Cloud lawmaker files lawsuit
State Rep. Paul Stark, R-St. Cloud, is suing the state after she failed to earn a place on the 2026 ballot when candidate qualifying ended.
‘All sideshows:’ Bullhorn, prosthetic leg and upset in Florida GOP governor’s race
The Republican Party of Florida canceled a gubernatorial debate because Byron Donalds was the only candidate who met the steep criteria to participate, upsetting other contenders.
Disqualification baffles Stark, St. Cloud Republican, but state cites missing papers
State Rep. Paula Stark, R-St. Cloud, failed to qualify for her reelection bid on Friday and says she is baffled, but the state says she failed to file all the…
DeSantis hits Florida GOP over Republican primary debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to see a debate among the candidates vying to succeed him, but frontrunner Byron Donalds and the state GOP are balking.
Crowded races for Central Florida seats in Congress, Legislature
More than a dozen people are running to represent Central Florida in United States Congress, just weeks after district lines were redrawn to favor Republican candidates in much of the…
Lawsuit seeks to force election this year in Orange County District 3
Randy Ross, one of seven candidates running for the District 3 seat, filed suit this week in Orange County Circuit Court, asking a judge to call a special election in…
Get ready to vote: Dozens of local candidates qualify for Central Florida races
The qualifying period for this year's elections ended at noon Friday and dozens of candidates are running for a variety of public seats.
Jolly adds Graham to anticipated Democratic ticket in governor’s race
David Jolly, a former member of Congress, announced Wednesday that Gwen Graham, another former U.S. Rep, will be his running mate should he win the Democratic nomination in the governor's…
First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
After a blitz of congressional redistricting ahead of the midterm elections, a national battle for partisan control is about to enter a new phase that could affect representation on everything…
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
By SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor Friday after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s…