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Randy Fine

Randy Fine, Randall Terry and others qualify for election to replace Mike Waltz in Congress

Seven candidates had formally qualified as of Friday evening to run in a special election to replace Republican Congressman Mike Waltz.

Hillsborough’s New Democratic Party Leadership

The local county branch of the Democratic Party elected a brand new slate of progressive officers to lead local Democrats into the future. Meet them today on MidPoint.
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Early voting ends this weekend: Here’s what you need to know

In-person early voting ends Sunday in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota and Polk. But ends Saturday in Manatee, Pasco, Hernando & Citrus.

USF survey: Voters worried about democracy but support dictator who reflects their views

A majority of voters nationally are not satisfied with how democracy is working in the U.S. but are open to a dictator who reflects their views, according to a new survey by the Center for...
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Florida considers election changes after Hurricane Helene

The Florida Supervisors of Elections executive director asked for changes in counties with damaged election infrastructure.

A proposal could add “clarity” for felon voting in Florida

Florida is proposing a form for felons to request “advisory opinions” from state lawyers to clarify if they are eligible to vote.

Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Voting….

Early voting in the August Primary is going on right now and Craig Latimer, the elected Hillsborough Co. Supervisor of Elections is with us to explain everything you need to know about voting.
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The voter registration deadline in Florida is Monday

Florida residents face a Monday deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 20 primary elections or to change party affiliations.

The Scoop: Tues. July 16th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

An investigation is still underway after Trump was shot in the ear. Last night he made an appearance at the Republican National Convention.
Jennifer Webb

Jennifer Webb talks about the Sunshine State Unity Network and protecting democracy

The Sunshine State Unity Network aims to "reduce violence, bolster the republic and restore faith in our democratic institutions in Florida."
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Greg Olear discusses ‘Rough Beast’ and the fight for democracy

In this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith welcomes Greg Olear, the Los Angeles Times bestselling author of Dirty Rubles: An Introduction to Trump Russia. His latest book, Rough Beast: Who Donald Trump...
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Facing the odds: Jessica Piper on rural activism and public schools

In this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith interviews Jessica Piper, a passionate advocate for rural communities and public schools in America. Jessica, a former American literature teacher for 16 years, ran for...
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