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Rick Scott: Radical Democrat Stanley Campbell’s campaign in turmoil
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2 years agoon
TAMPA, Fla. – Recent reporting shows that Radical Democrat and frontrunner for the Democrat nomination for U.S. Senate Stanley Campbell’s campaign is in turmoil.
According to Florida Politics, “Millie Raphael has quit as Senate candidate Stanley Campbell’s Campaign Manager, sounding alarms about mismanagement of the campaign’s limited resources.”
Campbell has remained largely silent on any issue of policy; however, he has significantly outspent all other Democrat opponents on media and is currently up with a nearly $100,000 radio buy in English and Spanish. This level of spending is unmatched in the Democrat primary and could be the difference.
Additionally last month, Campbell received the Florida AFL-CIO endorsement, representing the largest trade union in the country. In explaining their decision, Rich Templin, director of politics and policy for the AFL-CIO Florida, explained, “…many in our leadership circles know [former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell] from her past service and past campaigns,” seemingly alluding to her socialist record in why they decided not to endorse her. She also did not show up to their in-person interview.
Mucarsel-Powell does, however, still maintain the endorsement of Joe Biden.
Statement from Team Rick Scott Spokesman Will Hampson: “Democrat voters have a tough choice in this month’s primary between an underfunded, failed socialist Congresswoman and a radical Democrat whose own campaign staff is quitting on him. We don’t envy their decision. While it’s clear Stanley Campbell’s campaign is in turmoil, he continues to actually take his primary seriously and may very well be the nominee. At the end of the day, Senator Scott is prepared to defeat Socialist Debbie or Radical Stanley, whoever wins their close race on August 20.”
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State Rep. Rita Harris Reelected Without Opposition in Florida House District 44
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3 weeks agoon
June 13, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — Florida State Representative Rita Harris has secured reelection to the Florida House after no opposition qualified to challenge her in District 44 during the state’s candidate qualifying period.
Harris, a Democrat representing House District 44, will return to Tallahassee for another term after neither a Republican, third-party nor write-in candidate entered the race.
Her uncontested reelection reflects continued support within the district and allows her campaign to shift its focus toward supporting Democratic candidates and legislative priorities ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session.
House District 44 includes portions of west Orange County and surrounding communities in Central Florida.
Florida’s General Election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
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Congressman Maxwell Frost Secures Third-Term Run Following Candidate Qualifying Period
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3 weeks agoon
June 12, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost secured an easy path to a third term representing Florida’s 10th Congressional District after no Democratic, Republican or write-in challengers qualified before the close of Florida’s candidate qualifying period Friday.
“I’m proud that the people of Central Florida continue to put their trust in me, and I don’t take that for granted,” Frost said. “Over the last term, we’ve delivered real results, and now it’s time to build on that.”
Campaign Focuses on Down-Ballot Races
Despite facing no major-party opposition, Frost said his campaign is expanding its political operation to help Democrats compete across Central Florida.
“We’re focused on electing Democrats up and down the ballot.”
The campaign has recruited 87 fellows this summer as part of its year-round organizing program for young people ages 16 to 24. Campaign officials said participants will engage in door-to-door canvassing, phone banking and voter outreach efforts while supporting Democratic candidates throughout the region.
According to the campaign, more than 162 fellows have participated in the program, helping contact more than 157,000 voters during the current election cycle.
Historic Member of Congress
Frost made history in 2022 as the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress. He represents Florida’s 10th Congressional District, which includes much of Orlando and surrounding portions of Orange County.
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State Rep. Bruce Antone Wins Reelection Unopposed
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3 weeks agoon
June 12, 2026By
Willie David
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — Florida State Representative Bruce Antone has won reelection to the Florida House after qualifying for the 2026 election cycle without opposition.
Antone, who represents portions of Orange County, remains the longest-serving Democratic state lawmaker in Orange County and one of the most senior members of Florida’s Democratic legislative delegation.
Following his reelection, Antone thanked supporters in a statement posted on Facebook.
“Today, I was reelected to the Florida House of Representatives. I didn’t have any opposition. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my time and tenure in the Florida House of Representatives,” Antone wrote.
Under Florida election law, candidates who qualify for office without opposition are automatically elected and do not appear on the ballot.
Antone will begin another term in the Florida House as lawmakers prepare for the 2027 Legislative Session in Tallahassee.
