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2026 elections

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Michele Rayner will run for Florida Senate in 2026

Michele Rayner, a St. Petersburg Democrat elected to the Florida House in 2022, is seeking to succeed Sen. Darryl Rouson.
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Adam Anderson eyes a 2026 campaign

Florida State Rep. Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, has opened a campaign account to seek re-election in 2026.
Florida springs

Florida Right to Clean Water amendment petition drive for the ballot in 2026

Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot.
Medicaid

A ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida gets $250,000

Hoping to pass a Florida constitutional amendment in 2026 expanding eligibility for Medicaid, a committee received a $250,000 contribution.

Backroom Briefing: Florida Democrats get an early start for the 2026 elections

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried said this week she’s already working to recruit candidates to run in 2026
Joe Gruters

Sarasota’s Joe Gruters gears up to run for Florida CFO

Republican Sen. Joe Gruters filed paperwork to run in 2026 for state chief financial officer; incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis is term limited.
Medicaid expansion sign

Are you a Floridian who has been kicked off the Medicaid rolls? Here’s where you can get help

W talk about health care and how to get insurance coverage, even as Florida boots people off Medicare rolls. Will Florida expand Medicaid?
Donald Trump

Donald Trump endorses Joe Gruters for Florida Chief Financial Officer in 2026

President Donald Trump is already putting his thumb on the scale in the campaign to succeed Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
Florida springs

Florida Right to Clean Water amendment will have to wait until 2026; plus environmentalists oppose the Bellmar development in Florida panther habitat

Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot instead. Plus: opposition to Bellmar development.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Jason Pizzo says he’s not running for governor; plus a Manatee County park is named after Ron DeSantis

Sen. Jason Pizzo says a tour of state colleges shouldn’t be taken as a sign he’s gearing up for a gubernatorial run.
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