Florida’s 2016 State Attorney Elections – The Growing Power of “Reform”
For the longest time in America, elections for prosecutors revolved around “law and order.” Candidates won by pledging strict punishments and cracking down. …
Category: Florida
Civil War History: Florida’s Road Toward Secession
On this day, January 10th, in 1861, Florida seceded from the union and joined the confederacy of southern states. This article aims to…
Jackson County, Florida Votes to become a 100% Wet County
At some point in your life you have heard the term “dry county.” For many of us it’s when we are trying and…
How Miami Beach’s Referendum on Last Call Crashed and Burned
Miami Beach is many things to many people. For many its a great place to retire right on the beaches. For middle aged…
The Great Comeback in St Pete: Kriseman re-elected
This is the second installment about the St Petersburg Mayoral Election. For more background on St Pete politics, check out my August article….
What FL HD44 (and HD116) Tells Us About Florida Democrat’s Prospects
Florida House District 44’s special election received little attention compared to other more high-profile races like St Petersburg Mayor and Senate District 40. …
Florida Primary Previews for SD40 and HD116
July 25th is the date of two special election primaries in Miami-Dade County. The specials are a result of the resignation of Republican…
May 26, 1845 – Florida’s First Gubernatorial Election
On May 26th, 1845, two months after being admitted statehood, Florida held its first Gubernatorial Election. Florida’s road to statehood was not…
The politics of Slot Machines in Florida
On Thursday, May 18th 2017, Florida’s Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision striking down slot machines in Gadsden County. Gadsden had approved slot machines…
The Regional Disparity in Florida’s Judicial Retention Elections
Last week, the Florida House passed a bill creating 12 year term limits for Supreme Court Justices. Florida justices already must retire…