Surprise Eileen Higgins ‘withdrawal’ in CD27 raises questions, causes confusion

Surprise Eileen Higgins ‘withdrawal’ in CD27 raises questions, causes confusion

What a freaking mess. Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins allegedly announced late Wednesday — in a statement the Miami Herald said was provided by her campaign manager — that she is no longer running for Congress in District 27. The reason? She “heard” that Sen. Annette Taddeo is switching to that race and she’s getting out […]

Democrats make rising rental rates central to Florida governor’s race

Democrats make rising rental rates central to Florida governor’s race

Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, the only statewide elected Democrat, has seized on to what some predict will be a wedge issue in this competitive election: Affordable housing and skyrocketing rental rates. Fried is promoting her first real policy plan called “Lower Costs, Higher Standards,” with a statewide tour of six cities that […]

Annette Taddeo funding lags far behind Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried in guv’s race

Annette Taddeo funding lags far behind Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried in guv’s race

Florida Congressman Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburgh), a turncoat who served as a Republican governor from 2007 to 2011, and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Nikki Fried — the only statewide elected Democrat in the current administration — are leading the race for campaign contributions in the Democratic primary for governor, leaving Sen. Annette […]

Annette Taddeo starts guv campaign with a bang — and $650K from donors

Annette Taddeo starts guv campaign with a bang — and $650K from donors

Just two weeks after, finally, announcing she would run for Florida Governor next year, State Sen. Annette Taddeo has already amassed more than $650,000 in contributions between her campaign account and her political action committee. This isn’t reflected yet on the Florida Division of Elections page, but her political consultant, Christian Ulvert, said it would […]

Annette Taddeo’s win over GOP superwoman makes her stronger

Annette Taddeo’s win over GOP superwoman makes her stronger

Now, this is a victory. Sen. Annette Taddeo showed on Tuesday that she is truly a viable candidate who can win more than just special elections against racist apologists when she solidly defeated a challenge by Republican superwoman Marili Cancio, who was handpicked by the GOP for this specific race and moved from Key Biscayne […]

KFHA candidate forum features Kendall Senate and two state races

KFHA candidate forum features Kendall Senate and two state races

If you live in Senate District 40, where incumbent Sen. Annette Taddeo is facing a challenge from Republican superwoman Marili Cancio, then you also probably live in either House District 115 or House District 118. This Wednesday, you have a chance to see the candidates in both your senate and house race at the first […]