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News · FL

Florida case links child exploitation claims in two counties

Public safety

Rafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, faces state charges tied to allegations involving Polk and Orange counties.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

News · FL

Moody files bill to place U.S. Space Academy in Florida

Education

The STARS Act would locate the new federal academy in Florida, but the federal government has not made a final site decision.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026

News · FL

Donalds calls for states to lead on AI rules

Elections and voting

Byron Donalds questioned whether Congress can pass AI regulations and argued that states should take the lead instead.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · FL

Florida lawmakers cover millions in immigration bills

Immigration

State lawmakers authorized money to address millions of dollars in immigration-related bills owed by a Florida agency.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 16, 2026

News · FL

Trump proposes a NASA-led United States Space Academy

Elections and voting

Trump’s proposal calls for a national space academy with NASA in the lead, but creating it would require a formal structure and operating plan.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 13, 2026

News · FL

Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms

Public safety

The move comes amid scrutiny of ChatGPT questions linked to the suspect in the Florida State University shooting.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 13, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Randy Fine: Candidate for Florida’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Republican Randy Fine is among 10 candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Alix Christopher Mr. Jr. Toulme

Elections and voting

Alix Christopher Mr. Jr. Toulme is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Michaelangelo Collins Hamilton

Elections and voting

Michaelangelo Collins Hamilton is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 11, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Robert David MR II Cooper: Florida 6th District candidate

Elections and voting

Democrat Robert David MR II Cooper is among 10 candidates listed for Florida’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Neelam DR Taneja Perry

Elections and voting

Neelam DR Taneja Perry is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Angela Nixon in Florida’s Senate race

Elections and voting

Angela Nixon is a Democrat in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 8, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Alan Mark Grayson

Elections and voting

Democrat Alan Mark Grayson is running in Florida’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 8, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Purva Bangdiwala in Florida’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Bangdiwala is running without party affiliation in the contested 2026 race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 6, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Michael Carbonara in Florida’s 22nd

Elections and voting

Michael Carbonara is one of 11 candidates in Florida’s contested 2026 race for U.S. House District 22.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 4, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Jason Clyde Mr. Standridge

Elections and voting

Jason Clyde Mr. Standridge is an AMP candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Evelyn Jane'-marie DR Mcbride: Florida Senate profile

Elections and voting

The Democrat is part of a contested field for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Christopher Gleason: 2026 Florida U.S. Senate profile

Elections and voting

Republican Christopher Gleason is one of 33 candidates listed in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 31, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Angie Windhauser for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Angie Windhauser is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 28, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Neil Joseph Gilespie

Elections and voting

Neil Joseph Gilespie is running without a party affiliation in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 26, 2026

News · FL

Donalds left House campaign active during governor run

Elections and voting

Donalds kept his House re-election campaign open while pursuing the governor’s office, leaving both campaign efforts in place at the same time.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 21, 2026

News · FL

Polling firm faces data claim over Florida primary

Elections and voting

A polling firm is facing criticism over an allegation that it falsified data connected to a Florida primary.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 21, 2026

News · FL

Florida primary takeaways lack supporting details

Elections and voting

A Google News item references three takeaways from a Florida primary and a Senate surprise but does not identify the election, candidates, results or takeaways.

The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 21, 2026

News · FL

Florida congressional primary winners not provided in source

Elections and voting

Florida’s U.S. House and U.S. Senate primary winners cannot be identified because the election date, candidates, race results, vote totals and certified outcomes are unspecified.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses effort to keep House seat

Elections and voting

Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida has lost his effort to remain in the U.S. House. The circumstances and timing of the outcome are unclear.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Cory Mills loses effort to retain U.S. House seat

Elections and voting

Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills has lost his effort to remain in Congress, though the process and timing remain unclear.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Florida primaries cover governor, Senate and House races

Elections and voting

Florida voters are selecting party candidates for statewide and congressional races following redistricting.

The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Florida primary results: What is known so far

Elections and voting

Florida voters are choosing party candidates for governor, Senate and several U.S. House races following redistricting.

The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win

Elections and voting

NPR Politics spoke with Angie Nixon about organizing her Florida U.S. Senate primary campaign while facing a large spending disadvantage.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win

Elections and voting

Nixon won a Florida U.S. Senate primary after relying on grassroots organizing while facing a major spending disadvantage.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026