Florida Republicans
Coverage of Florida Republicans 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.
- The Calls for a U.S. War on Cuba Are Getting Louder
Florida Republicans are calling for increased military action against Cuba, specifically demanding that President Trump seize indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro. The calls reflect escalating tensions and political pressure from the Republican base in Florida regarding U.S.-Cuba relations.
- Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts
Florida Republicans have redrawn congressional district lines to gain a political advantage, aiming to secure up to four additional U.S. House seats for Republicans in the November election, potentially displacing some Democrats.
- So far, Florida has failed to end vaccine mandates. Now there's a last-ditch effort
Florida Republicans have attempted to eliminate vaccine requirements for children but faced stalled progress. A special legislative session this week may offer a final opportunity to achieve their goal.
- Republicans warn DeSantis’s Florida redistricting push ‘fraught with peril’
Florida Republicans are advancing a redistricting effort to counter Democrats' new maps in Virginia, with lawmakers convening for what is considered the GOP's final opportunity to redraw congressional boundaries before the November midterms. The push is described as 'fraught with peril,' highlighting the high stakes of the legislative session.