Why AP called the Florida governor's race for Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis outperformed Democrat Charlie Crist in a number of areas where Florida Democrats have typically outperformed Republicans. That's why the AP called the race for DeSantis on Tuesday.

Full speech: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins re-election
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Gov. Ron DeSantis defeated Charlie Crist to keep it role as governor of Florida. Here is the victory speech he gave on Election night, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Florida Election Results: Supreme Court justices, appellate, circuit and county judges

Florida law requires judicial elections to be nonpartisan. Most circuit and county court judges are elected. Florida law requires Florida Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges to be placed on the ballot in nonpartisan merit retention elections every six years.

Florida Election 2022: When do the polls open and close?

Voters in Florida will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to vote in a number of high-profile races, including governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and Florida Agriculture Commissioner, as well as a number of county and local races.

Gov. DeSantis kicks off 13-county tour in final stretch to Election Day

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday made a stop at the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne to greet hundreds. The stop is part of a tour that will cover 13 counties in roughly four days.

The Issue Is: Where did Florida's democratic voters go?
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Florida has lost over 300,000 registered Democratic voters. Now, many pundits and prognosticators are predicting a "red wave" in the 2022 midterm election, as Republicans take over federal, state, and local offices.

Republican turnout surging in traditionally blue Miami-Dade

In an extraordinary sign of trouble for Democrats and a good omen for the GOP in Florida ahead of Election Day, the number of registered Republicans voting in Miami-Dade County surpassed Democrats on Wednesday – one day after President Joe Biden visited the area on a campaign swing.

Rubio leads Demings in US Senate race in Florida according to new poll

A new poll reveals Republican US Senator Marco Rubio leads US Representative Val Demings, the Democratic challenger in next week's general election, by six points.

Poll: DeSantis expands lead over Crist in Florida governor's race

According to new poll findings, incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a 10-point lead over his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist in the race for Florida governor.

As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot

With rental prices skyrocketing and affordable housing in short supply, inflation-weary tenants in cities and counties across the country are turning to the ballot box for relief. Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.

Florida midterm elections: Over 3 million have cast ballots with Republicans leading Democrats

More than 3 million Floridians have cast ballots in the Nov. 8 elections, with Republicans continuing to have an edge over Democrats, according to data posted Tuesday morning on the state Division of Elections website.

Florida mayoral candidate accused of stealing opponent's campaign signs

Two candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Edgewater, Florida, a city northeast of Orlando, may ultimately take their fight to court over the alleged stealing of political campaign signs.