DeSantis appoints new Manatee County supervisor of elections
Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher has been appointed as Manatee County's new supervisor of elections by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Who is Jason Palmer? Democrat delivers Biden's 1st primary loss in American Samoa
Jason Palmer, a little-known candidate, beat Biden in the American Samoa Democratic caucus on Super Tuesday – despite having never visited the territory.
Early voting begins for Florida's GOP Primary in Hillsborough County: What you need to know
Early voting begins Monday for the GOP primary in Hillsborough and Polk counties, with several Tampa Bay area counties not far behind this week.
Florida legislature taking on bogus political ads, use of artificial intelligence
The state senate is considering a bill that would clamp down on the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising.
Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses
Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
It's official: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president
Gov. Ron DeSantis finally confirmed his bid for the White House, ending months of speculation in a video announcement on his Twitter Wednesday evening.
Investigation underway after 'unauthorized user' accesses Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Office files
An investigation is underway after an unauthorized user illegally accessed files on a shared drive at the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Lawmakers approve bill that would pave way for DeSantis presidential bid, add voter registration restrictions
The Florida House on Friday gave final approval to a major elections bill that would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for Governor Ron DeSantis to potentially run for president in 2024.
Dominion Voting Systems, FOX News reach settlement as trial opens
A settlement was reached Tuesday in the $1.6-billion defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems against FOX News. The news came just as the trial got underway in a Wilmington, Delaware courtroom.
Jane Castor gets second term as Tampa mayor, four city council districts head to runoff election
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor won a second term in office with 80% of the vote in Tuesday's municipal election, but it will be awhile before residents will know what the full city council will look like.
Tampa municipal election early voting starts Monday
Early voting begins Monday in the city of Tampa's municipal elections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs migrant relocation, election fraud bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed bills to expand his migrant relocation program and enhance the prosecutorial power of his election police unit.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
'Cannabis Commander in Chief': Afroman announces he is running for president
Afroman – known for his 2001 songs “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap” – has aspirations for the Oval Office and recently announced he will make a run for president in 2024.
'America's comeback starts right now': Trump announces 2024 presidential bid at Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump stood at a podium in Mar-a-Lago to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs that his grip on the Republican Party is waning.
Results recap: Florida and Tampa Bay area election outcomes and race calls
Republicans swept many races across the Bay Area and Florida. Here's a recap of who won, what passed, and what's still in question as live results continue to come in.