Political

by Nandhini Srinivasan | Reginald Blount won election to represent Duval County School Board District 5 as the district grapples with impending school closures and dropping enrollment. After beating Hank Rogers, Blount will succeed term-limited Warren Jones […]

In one of the most closely observed elections in Florida this year, Hillsborough County Republican State Attorney Suzy Lopez has defeated Democrat Andrew Warren, 53%-47%. The election results are a bitter blow for Warren, who […]

By Ben Jealous | Now in its final months, the Biden-Harris administration has a chance to cement its powerful legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame duck session on Nov. 12. The […]

An early voter kickoff on the second day of early voting was held with with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, LaShonda J. Holloway, Jay McGovern, local leaders from the Duval Dems, along with other […]

Florida leaders and advocates held press conferences across the state to urge Governor Ron DeSantis and state Republicans to prioritize investments in resilient infrastructure and climate preparedness. With stronger and more frequent hurricanes devastating the […]

The debate between Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) was fodder for voters to gain insight into the vice presidential candidates policies and presidential support. Viewed by 43 million Americans, Duval County held […]

Studies by institutions such as the Brookings Institution and Pew Research Center consistently show a strong link between voter engagement and federal funding. Areas with higher voter turnout receive more attention from federal policymakers, often […]

Florida Supreme Court justices indicated on Thursday that an anti-gerrymandering amendment in the Florida Constitution may contradict the U.S. Constitution, favoring the argument the state has used to defend quashing a former Black Congressional District […]

Florida Rising, a leading organization committed to enhancing voter engagement across the state of Florida, is proud to announce the launch of its HBCU Tour. This initiative is aimed at increasing voter participation among students […]