2016 Elections

Democrat Rena Frazier’s father grew up in one of the poorest sections of Tampa. She says he worked and fought to overcome his situation and become the…

Small, Puerto Rican flags dangle over dashboards at a busy intersection in Kissimmee. The sound of salsa echoes from the parking lot of popular…

Orange County is a Democratic strong hold – but it wasn’t always that way. As the county got younger and younger, the area became more blue.Back in the…

Political newcomer Jeff Zampitella is running against incumbent Sandra Murman for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 1. Murman, a former state…

Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra Murman says she likes her job and wants to keep it.The Republican is seeking election to the District 1 seat for…

Veteran appraiser Todd Jones says he isn’t ready for retirement just yet.“I’ve been an appraiser for more than 30 years, protecting taxpayers from…

Serving as Hillsborough County’s property appraiser is more than just a title or government position for Bob Henriquez. He says it’s a commitment to…

Thinking of memorializing your vote for the upcoming presidential election? You might want to think twice about that.Florida is one of 18 states where…

As Nov. 8 draws closer -- more and more ads, polls, and political pundits are defining what the election means. WUSF News is turning to you to learn the…

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign may consider Hillary Clinton to be public enemy number one. But the media – and the reporters covering the GOP…

Frank Alcock III, a political science professor at New College of Florida in Sarasota, is the Democratic candidate for Florida Senate, District 23.He is…

Former principal and Lakeland native Debra S. Wright is focusing the bulk of her campaign in Senate District 22 on fixing Florida’s education system, from…