Former Orange County Democratic Party chair hosts campaign kickoff for Florida House seat

Samuel Vilchez Santiago, a Gen-Z Democrat, has already earned the endorsement of incumbent Rep. Johanna López for the Florida House District 43 seat in Orlando.

by McKenna Schueler March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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Bill requiring U.S. citizenship to register to vote passed by Florida House

The bill also removes student IDs as an acceptable form of identification when voting at the polls

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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Florida ballot initiative restriction ruling could have national implications

The outcome of the federal lawsuit could decide the fate of citizen-led ballot initiatives in the Sunshine State and possibly the nation

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Roger Chapin secures victory in Orlando City Council runoff

Chapin, the son of former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin, will succeed longtime Orlando commissioner Robert Stuart, representing District 3

by McKenna Schueler December 10, 2025December 11, 2025

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Florida election supervisors again ask lawmakers to make it easier to vote by mail

Whether the GOP-controlled Legislature will act on the request is questionable

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

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Orlando City Council elections: Tom Keen and Shan Rose win; Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna head to runoff

Democrats celebrated election results Tuesday night, even though city commissioner races are officially nonpartisan

by McKenna Schueler November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

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Who’s running for Orlando City Council in 2025? An overview

Orlando Weekly asked candidates what their priorities are and how they’d advance those if elected.

by McKenna Schueler October 22, 2025October 23, 2025

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Floridians with felony convictions can now contact the state to learn if they are eligible to vote

The change is a result of negotiations after the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition dropped its lawsuit against state election officials

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Rashon Young and LaVon Bracy Davis wave signs in support of campaigns for Florida House and Senate.

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Democrats LaVon Bracy Davis and Rashon Young win Florida special election seats

Young will be the first Gen Z Democrat to enter the Florida Legislature, according to the Orange County Democratic Party.

by McKenna Schueler September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

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Florida healthcare advocates are organizing in Orlando to expand Medicaid – and invite you to join

Advocates with Youth Action Fund and the Eskamani-linked People Power for Florida hold a canvass and phone bank Wednesday evening to help get Medicaid expansion on the 2026 ballot.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2025August 29, 2025

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Orlando special election results: Democrats LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young advance, head to general elections this fall

LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young both won their Democratic primaries Tuesday and head to general elections in September.

by McKenna Schueler June 25, 2025July 14, 2025

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Florida bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote fails, after angering those on both sides

The measure arose shortly after President Trump issued his executive order requiring voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 9, 2025May 19, 2025

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‘Results, not rhetoric’: Mayra Uribe launches bid for Orange County mayor

‘I’m running for mayor because we need leadership that puts people first and its results over rhetoric,’ the county commissioner said.

by McKenna Schueler May 8, 2025June 24, 2025

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Republicans Randy Fine, Jimmy Patronis win Florida congressional special elections

The congressional races drew attention nationally, as Fine and Patronis were backed by President Donald Trump

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida April 1, 2025August 5, 2025

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Former Florida House member Tom Keen launches bid for Orlando City Council

This is his second time running for Jim Gray’s seat, representing District 1.

by McKenna Schueler February 20, 2025July 7, 2025

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Orlando protests Trump policies as part of national day of action

by McKenna Schueler and Mauricio Murillo February 17, 2025

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Anna Eskamani secures $200K in early fundraising haul for 2027 Orlando mayoral campaign

Eskamani, an Orlando native, first announced her campaign less than a month ago.

by McKenna Schueler January 2, 2025July 19, 2025

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Eskamani files to run for Orlando mayor

State Rep. Anna Eskamani is term-limited from seeking re-election to the Florida House in 2026, and wants to return to a local focus in the city she grew up in.

by McKenna Schueler December 16, 2024August 4, 2025