Elections 2024: Know Your Federal, State Candidates
Want to know which candidates are in your district and what they stand for? The WLRN News team and our public media partners across Florida have put together this guide to help you decide who gets your vote for the federal and state races in the 2024 election cycle.
We have gathered details like campaign contributions, candidate websites, their priorities and the stance they have on issues like the environment and property insurance. We also asked every one of them where they fall on the six constitutional amendments being considered this November.
READ MORE: Unsure who to vote for? Here is your guide to voters guide for 2024 election
Below you can find which districts you are in for these races, followed by our guide with information on candidates for the Nov. 5 General Election. Use the buttons to switch between U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Senate and State House races. We will be updating entries as and when we receive more information.
We also have a detailed explainer with everything on how and where to vote and a guide to voter guides to help you choose. Let us know what local concerns you have as you look to vote by emailing talktous@wlrnnews.org.
These are the candidates competing in the Nov. 5 general election.
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ELECTION 2024 COVERAGE
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During the 2024 campaign, Trump has said inconsistent things about his plan for the Affordable Care Act if he wins the presidency. But he’s wrong to say that he’s never "mentioned" wanting to scuttle the law. He did so in 2016 as a candidate. -
The Miami Herald asked both candidates – Rick Scott, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell – what actions they plan to take if they were elected. -
Carlos Curbelo, a Republican, and Stephanie Murphy, a Democrat, both served as U.S. representatives for two Florida districts. They spoke on "The Florida Roundup" about election-related stress and anxiety. -
Lerner and Regalado are competing in a run-off election this year for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. As Election Day nears, both have used the incumbent’s record to convince voters to reject the other candidate, a tactic fueled with mudslinging and personal attacks. -
The Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics opposes Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, citing an increase in cases of emergency care among children since medical marijuana was approved in 2016. -
You should check the status of your mail-in ballot to make sure your vote will count this year. Check your local Supervisor of Elections website to make sure there are no issues with your signature. -
The 27-foot flamingos voting before Election Day at the county's supervisor of elections building in West Palm Beach aims to spur civic engagement and dialogue. -
Christian Ulvert is the top campaign consultant for Democrats in South Florida. He doesn't hold office, but he's one of Miami's most powerful political operatives. -
Amendment 6 requires the approval of at least 60% of Florida voters. -
Once a top presidential battleground, the state is lost to Democrats. The party’s missteps, along with demographic change, led to every one of Florida’s 67 counties becoming more red. -
The Republican candidate to fill the job of Monroe County Supervisor of Elections, Sherri Hodies, is one of two top county GOP leaders under investigation for election fraud during the primary election. -
Steps include installing panic buttons, adding security cameras and creating plans with law enforcement officials about how to protect voters and election workers.
