Elections

Broward’s bluest seat has become one of the most contentious congressional races in the state. The event was the first time the candidates squared off since the field was finalized June 12.

On "The Florida Roundup," we check in with Florida Public Radio reporters across the state for a better sense of the new political landscape following mid-decade redistricting.

Between his campaign account and political committee, Donalds has $65.8 million cash on hand as of June 1, according to campaign finance reports tracking fundraising from April 1 to May 31.

ormer U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who fell 3.1 percentage points short of being the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2018, could be on the ballot again this year, but in a supporting role.

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is urging prosecutors to investigate possible voter coercion by rebel groups in favor of governing party candidate Iván Cepeda. De la Espriella made the call for an inquiry on Tuesday. His campaign says Cepeda received more than 70% of votes in areas with active illegal armed groups during the May 31 election.

The five candidates were unopposed, and since qualifying for the seats ended Tuesday at noon they have officially been elected – or reelected.

Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo. Gladys Saavedra, who works in a market there, says extortionists demand $300 monthly from vendors. Last June, the market was set on fire when the women refused to pay. Crime has become a major concern as Peruvians prepare to elect a new president.

With just over two months to go until the primary election, disability rights and senior advocates fear that many Florida voters won't renew their ballot requests in time to vote from home.

A poll of 500 Florida Hispanic voters reveals that while there is dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s performance in office, it’s not translating into support for Democratic Party candidates in the two marquee races on the statewide ballot this fall.

Miami-Dade Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones announced Wednesday that after 13 years in the Florida Legislature, he will not run for re-election to the District 34 seat he has held since 2020.

The change is spurred on by Gov.Ron DeSantis’ redistricting effort. Wasserman Schultz’s current district, Florida's 25th, which had included most of southern Broward, was drawn to include coastal communities from Delray Beach to Miami Beach. Florida’s 20th district includes most of central Broward north of I-595.

The Broward County Black Democratic Caucus made headlines earlier this month by telling Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz not to run for reelection in FL-20.