Mayor of Orange County Will Run for Florida Governor as a Democrat

Jerry Demings has led the county, home to Orlando, since 2018. Gov. Ron DeSantis will leave office at the end of next year because of term limits.

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Governor’s Race Draws Obama and Hannity but Not Trump in Final Days

Prominent figures have flocked to New Jersey to promote Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat, and Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, in a race with potential implications for the midterm elections.

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Republicans Shrug at Epstein Birthday Sketch Apparently Signed by Trump

The Republican response to the release of a suggestive note to Jeffrey Epstein apparently signed by President Trump followed a familiar pattern of deflection.

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Florida’s House Speaker Stood Up to DeSantis, and Shifted the Power Dynamics

For years, legislators bent to the will of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Daniel Perez, the Republican speaker, said his goal this session was “to be a coequal branch of government.”

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University of Florida Approves New President, Recruited From Michigan

Santa Ono, the president of the University of Michigan, was unanimously approved by Florida’s board despite criticism from conservatives of his past views on diversity programs.

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DeSantis Talks Up Wife as Potential Successor, Clashing With Trump

Far from tamping down chatter that Casey DeSantis could run for governor of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis praised her popularity and “intestinal fortitude.”

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