Florida Democratic Party
Coverage of Florida Democratic Party in the Nexus archive.
- Florida Republicans are not happy about U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on late-arriving mail-in ballots
Florida Republicans criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five days. They argued it undermines election integrity and emphasized urgency to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voter photo ID and proof of citizenship. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried supported the ruling, calling it a win for voting rights.
- Jerry Demings suspends Democratic gubernatorial bid following cancer diagnosis
Jerry Demings, a gubernatorial candidate, has suspended his 2026 campaign due to a treatable prostate cancer diagnosis. He will continue serving as Orange County Mayor until his term ends in November.
- South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson won't seek re-election
South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced she will not seek re-election. The announcement was made during a street naming ceremony in Miami Gardens, where the street is named after her elementary school. Wilson has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011 and previously held roles in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives.
- Al Sharpton rages at Florida Gov DeSantis' impression of Hakeem Jeffries
Al Sharpton condemned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for impersonating House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, amid an ongoing redistricting battle and feud over political rhetoric. DeSantis imitated Jeffries' bombastic rhetoric and voice, which Sharpton deemed offensive. The Supreme Court recently ruled to limit how race can be used in districting.