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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats
Read full article: US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the DemocratsU.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly has picked up the Democratic nod, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and decide the state's future political direction.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Read full article: Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in FloridaDemocratic voters have elevated a progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Donald Trump, won the GOP nomination as he vies to become the first Black governor of the state.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Read full article: In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districtsCongresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map.
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats
Read full article: Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seatsThe redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats.
Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case
Read full article: Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics caseCongresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned, doing so just moments before the start of a hearing that could have led to a recommendation that she be expelled from Congress.
Florida congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations, House panel finds
Read full article: Florida congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations, House panel findsRep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is maintaining her innocence following the House Ethics Committee’s finding that the Democratic congresswoman committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards.
Ethics panel weighs allegations against Florida congresswoman as expulsion threat looms
Read full article: Ethics panel weighs allegations against Florida congresswoman as expulsion threat loomsThe House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing into alleged ethics violations by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
Read full article: US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster fundsU.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing federal disaster funds and using the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknown
Read full article: Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknownThe Supreme Court has indicated a willingness to limit race-based districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
House ethics panel tells Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance
Read full article: House ethics panel tells Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendanceThe House Ethics Committee is telling Rep_ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make additional payments for her attendance at the 2021 Met Fashion Gala, where she drew attention for wearing a dress adorned with the message “tax the rich.”.
