Judge affirms decision to invalidate proposed Hillsborough transportation tax referendum on ballot
A Hillsborough County judge has affirmed her decision to invalidate the proposed transportation tax referendum on November's ballot.
More than 220,000 Floridians cast their ballots since early voting began
Pasco and Hernando counties are the latest counties in the Tampa Bay area to open polling locations for in-person early voters after 37 counties started on Monday.
DeSantis vs. Crist: Governor won't directly say he'll serve full second term
Defiant as ever, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fiercely defended his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his focus on divisive cultural issues in his first and only reelection debate Monday. Democrat Charlie Crist accused his Republican rival of being distracted by his national political ambitions.
Polls for early voting open in 37 Florida counties, including Tampa Bay area
The general election is just about two weeks away, but starting this week, early voting is open across Florida, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee, Pasco, Polk, Hernando and Citrus counties.
Val Demings goes on attack in Florida Senate debate against Marco Rubio
Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida went on the attack Tuesday in her first debate against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio. She accused him of being a serial liar, while Rubio criticized her for supporting President Joe Biden’s economic agenda. Each accused the other of being an extremist on abortion.
Walker denies support for outright abortion ban in only debate for Georgia Senate race
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker on Friday denied his previous support for an outright national ban on abortion, making the shift in his lone debate against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
Early voting days expanded in Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties; residents can request vote-by-mail ballots
In an executive order issued Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced steps to ensure residents in Florida counties "severely impacted by Hurricane Ian" will have a chance to vote in the midterm election next month.
Pasco voters to decide on penny sales tax for projects to accommodate county's growth
Thousands of new residents moved to Pasco County recently, and those voters will get to decide on the future of the county’s projects through a penny sales tax to accommodate its growth.
2022 Midterm Election: Last day to register to vote before polls open Nov. 8
Tuesday, October 11 is the last day Floridians may register to vote in the 2022 Midterm Election in four weeks. There may not be a choice for president on the ballot, but many notable elected offices – from Washington D.C. to the governor’s office to local government councils – to be chosen.
Judge rejects Hillsborough County's one-cent tax referendum, nullifying measure on November ballot
Hillsborough County voters will not get to vote on a transportation tax on the November ballot. A judge rejected the one-cent tax referendum on the November ballot, nullifying the measure.
Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections setting up registration events on 'National Voter Registration Day'
The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office is celebrating National Voter Registration Day with a series of pop-up registration events across the county.
Primary results: Takeaways from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware
The final primary night of the 2022 midterm season took place on Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware.
Charlie Crist resigns from Congress to focus on Florida governor race against Ron DeSantis
Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist submitted his resignation from Congress on Wednesday to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Charlie Crist taps teacher’s union president as running mate in race for governor against Ron DeSantis
On Saturday, Democrat Charlie Crist tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida.
Recounts ordered for Hillsborough school tax referendum, county court judge's race
The Hillsborough County canvassing board ordered recounts of two races and certified the unofficial results Thursday from the Florida primaries.
‘Keep Florida Free’ tour stops in Tampa featuring DeSantis, Rubio
The Republican Party of Florida launched the Keep Florida Free Tour featuring special guests Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and other prominent Republican candidates.
Val Demings and Marco Rubio begin campaign in Tampa
In 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio beat Democrat Patrick Murphy by eight points, 52% to 44%. Murphy won only nine of 67 counties, and none were on the west side of the peninsula.
25 Florida school board candidates who were backed by Gov. DeSantis win in primary election
Governor Ron DeSantis ran unopposed during Tuesday's Florida primary election, but he's celebrating a major victory. After throwing his support behind dozens of school board candidates, the majority of them won, including a few in Tampa Bay.
Florida Democrats choose Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Gov. DeSantis
Florida voters will choose between two familiar candidates in this November’s race for governor: U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist -- a former Republican governor -- and Gov. Ron DeSantis.