Sam Stockbridge
Elections ReporterSam Stockbridge is an award-winning reporter covering elections and investigations for Central Florida Public Media. He previously covered the Texas Legislature in Austin and covered local and state government in Ketchikan, Alaska. When he isn't working, you can find him running, birding or finding new art exhibits.
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Neither race will proceed to a recount after counties sent updated unofficial vote totals to the state on Saturday. Turnout was some of the highest on record. -
Ryan Elijah and Darren Soto lead their opponents by less than one percent so far. As more ballots are tallied, that lead could narrow. -
The incumbent Democratic Congressman said he’s pleased to have an edge under a gerrymandered district map. The race could trigger an automatic recount under Florida law. -
Republicans have an edge in actual ballots cast, but Democrats have turned out in disproportionate numbers, reflecting high motivation and frustration with President Trump. -
President Donald Trump stumped for Republicans Friday in Daytona Beach. Earlier, Democrat Angie Nixon held a get-out-the-vote rally with Puerto Ricans in Kissimmee. -
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President Donald Trump’s fundraising committee gave nearly a third of a million dollars to the Republican candidate ahead of the 2026 midterms. -
Early voting for the 2026 midterms was 80% higher than what it was four years ago. Election staff say important races and mail-in voting confusion are partly responsible. -
Early voting opened on Monday. Voters say they like to avoid lines and vote according to their schedule in an especially consequential midterm year.
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Voting groups say it’s convenient, flexible, and can reduce lines for others who vote on Election Day. -
Under the $12.6 million agreement with Gomez Construction, work on the memorial will begin in November, and wrap up by the end of 2027. -
The proposed $12.6 million contract with Gomez Construction would have the memorial completed by the end of 2027. It comes to a vote on Monday.
