In House 118 special election, 1st timer Republican Mike Redondo keeps it red

In House 118 special election, 1st timer Republican Mike Redondo keeps it red

But Democrats over perform in Trump district Personal injury attorney and first time candidate Mike Redondo beat perennial candidate and longtime activist Johnny Farias in the special election for Florida House 118 Tuesday, with a squeaky 52% of the vote to keep the seat red. Republican Juan Fernandez-Barquin held the seat until the governor named […]

Special election in House 118 pits longtime public servant vs first timer

Special election in House 118 pits longtime public servant vs first timer

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the library, there is a special election that ends Tuesday for the Florida House 118 seat to replace Juan Fernandez-Barquin, who was named Miami-Dade Clerk and Comptroller by the governor in June. The candidates are Democrat Johnny Farias, an electrical contractor and former community […]

Two House 118 candidates will meet with Kendall voters; Republican won’t

Two House 118 candidates will meet with Kendall voters; Republican won’t

Two of the three candidates in the special election for Florida House seat 118 to replace State Rep. Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin — appointed Miami-Dade Clerk and Comptroller by Gov. Ron DeSantis in June — will meet and greet Kendall voters Thursday night. But the Republican is sitting it out. Mike Redondo, the frontrunner and best […]

Three candidates run in special election for House District 118 in Kendall

Three candidates run in special election for House District 118 in Kendall

There will be no primary as three candidates — a Republican, a Democrat and an independent — qualified to run in the special election for House seat 118, vacated when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Juan Fernandez-Barquin as Miami-Dade clerk and comptroller. First time candidate Mike Redondo, a Republican personal injury attorney, and perennial candidate Johnny […]