Florida Democratic Party

More Republicans registered in counties across the Tampa Bay region cast ballots than their Democratic counterparts, according to a WUSF analysis of 2024 election data.

Political analyst and USF Professor Emerita Susan MacManus says the party also put too much emphasis on issues that didn't resonate with many Floridians.

They include the Republicans' continued dominance in the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis' influence in the outcome of the abortion and recreational marijuana amendments.

In at least eight House races and two Senate races statewide those Democratic candidates don't live in the legislative districts where they are running, according to recent voter registrations, candidate filings and other government records.

While it was unlikely the president would win Florida even before the debate, Florida Democrats have been hoping to use a strong top-of-the-ticket draw to turn the tides in several local races.

The marijuana issue could boost turnout among young voters, who traditionally skew toward Democrats.

Speaking on WLRN, Florida Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried, explained her decision to suspend three local party leaders so close to voting in a high-stakes election year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Warren from his post in 2022, a move that the attorney characterizes as a political stunt. A recent court ruling sided with Warren, opening the door for his reinstatement.

Tom Keen, D-Lake Nona, won with 51.3% of the vote. He becomes the 36th Democrat in the Florida House, which remains solidly in GOP control with 84 Republicans.

A new poll released by FIU shows Biden's support among Latinos nationally has dropped. Eduardo Gamarra of the Latino Public Opinion Forum tells WLRN how these numbers can affect the 2024 presidential election — and how Democrats might regain some of the lost ground.

State Sen. Jason Pizzo is in line to become the top Democrat in the Florida Senate. He's been visiting colleges and universities across the state to talk with students — and acknowledging that many young voters don't trust politicians.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss some of the biggest challenges to stabilizing Florida’s insurance market, calls for the head of the state’s Republican Party to step down and the Florida Democrats' decision to cancel its presidential primary. Plus, a collection of environmental stories from across Florida.