https://www.wlrn.org/elections-2026-know-your-federal-state-candidates Elections 2026: Know Your Federal, State Candidates en-US WLRN Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:22:18 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-07/democrats-early-voting-miami-dade Early voting numbers show high activity in the northern regions of the county where the Congressional District 25 race is underway. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:22:18 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-07/democrats-early-voting-miami-dade Joshua Ceballos https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-08-07/2026-election-3-candidates-pursue-western-communities-school-board-seat-in-palm-beach-county John McGovern, Widline Pierre and Wanda Rosario-Schoenfeld bring different perspectives to education as candidates for an open seat on the Palm Beach County School Board. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-08-07/2026-election-3-candidates-pursue-western-communities-school-board-seat-in-palm-beach-county Carolyn DiPaolo & Holly Baltz | Stet News https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-06/progressive-candidate-victoria-doyle-set-to-debate-democratic-incumbent-rep-lois-frankel In a year when voters upset with the Democratic Party mainstream have propelled outsider candidates to victory across the country, victoria Doyle is hoping to buck the trend in a primary race that represents a proxy battle between the establishment and the progressive wing of the Democratic party in South Florida. The Lake Worth Beach attorney and local activist is challenging incumbent Democrat Rep. Lois Frankel. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:06:34 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-06/progressive-candidate-victoria-doyle-set-to-debate-democratic-incumbent-rep-lois-frankel Wilkine Brutus https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-08-06/2026-election-four-vie-for-seat-on-palm-beach-county-school-board In the Palm Beach County School Board race, District 4 seat pits Tiffany Bryant, Anthony Hamlet, Christina Romelus and Daniel Zapata. Here's a look at the candidates and their positions on issues. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-08-06/2026-election-four-vie-for-seat-on-palm-beach-county-school-board Natalie La Roche Pietri https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-05/james-fishbacks-pro-law-enforcement-running-mate-under-criminal-investigation The Broward County State Attorney’s office confirmed a criminal investigation into Sean Lozano is being conducted by its Public Corruption Unit, after receiving a request from his former employer, the Lauderhill Police Department, last July. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:44:35 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-05/james-fishbacks-pro-law-enforcement-running-mate-under-criminal-investigation Carlton Gillespie, Jake Shore https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-04/a-look-at-the-democratic-candidates-running-in-floridas-24th-congressional-district Seven Democratic hopefuls are vying to represent Florida’s 24th Congressional District, one of just four liberal bastions left in the state after Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature redrew the state’s political lines. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:29:25 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-04/a-look-at-the-democratic-candidates-running-in-floridas-24th-congressional-district Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/miami-dade-primary-early-vote In-person early voting has begun for the Aug. 18 primary in Miami-Dade, and voters are making their voices heard on local and state issues. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:15:37 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/miami-dade-primary-early-vote Joshua Ceballos https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-08-03/florida-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-james-fishback-to-early-vote-on-monday Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback and his wife, Valeria, will be casting their votes in the GOP primary on Monday, the first day of early voting in Miami-Dade County. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-08-03/florida-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-james-fishback-to-early-vote-on-monday WLRN News Staff https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/who-is-pouring-millions-into-the-sleepy-race-for-floridas-ag-commissioner Sugar growers, ranchers, supermarkets, lobbyists, a fireworks distributor boost well-connected Wilton Simpson’s re-election bid. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/who-is-pouring-millions-into-the-sleepy-race-for-floridas-ag-commissioner Nicolás Rivero | Florida Trib https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/what-byron-and-erika-donalds-gospel-of-school-choice-could-mean-for-florida Byron and Erika Donalds, a longtime married couple and potent political force, are determined to remake Florida’s education system if he wins the Republican primary and then is elected governor in November. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/what-byron-and-erika-donalds-gospel-of-school-choice-could-mean-for-florida Kate Payne | The Florida Trib https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/block-flock-debate-over-license-plate-surveillance-cameras-seep-into-floridas-gubernatorial-race Automatic license plate readers have become a hot-button topic in Florida's gubernatorial race as their numbers grow across communities. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-08-03/block-flock-debate-over-license-plate-surveillance-cameras-seep-into-floridas-gubernatorial-race Joshua Ceballos https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-07-31/ballot-questions-miami-sweetwater-elections-referendum-primary Miami-Dade is the only county in South Florida with referenda on the August primary ballot. Miami and Sweetwater will see questions on city governance, red light cameras and Marine Stadium. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:36:13 GMT https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2026-07-31/ballot-questions-miami-sweetwater-elections-referendum-primary Joshua Ceballos