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2026 ELECTIONS

Oakland swears in commissioners

Mayor Shane Taylor: “ This moment reflects the trust our community has placed in your leadership and your commitment to serve with integrity, transparency, and dedication."

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VOTING

What is the SAVE Act, and how does it compare to Florida’s new voter ID bill?

Senate debating bill that could require citizenship verification.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Oakland’s McMullen wins Seat 4 Election with 57 percent of the vote

Voters pass six charter amendments by huge majorities.

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2026 ELECTIONS

“This election has been a blessing”

Facing a challenger for the first time in 20 years, McMullen says he had conversations about issues with residents that wouldn't have happened otherwise.

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2026 ELECTIONS

In Oakland Seat 4 election, corporations are the primary donors

Commissioner Joseph McMullen's campaign has received generous contributions from construction, real estate and development entities while residents have largely keep their wallets closed.

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OAKLAND SEAT 4 ELECTION

Travel, grant-seeking, budget dominate discussion in Oakland Candidates Forum

Candidates in surprising agreement on many issues.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Upstart candidate from viral N-word video seeks to unseat Rep. Bruce Antone

“That’s not the real me … I have African-American friends,” says Republican challenger Michael Lincoln-McCreight.

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2026 ELECTIONS

39 Florida election myths and misinformation debunked

New myths and half-truths seem to pop up every election cycle.

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VOTING

GOP-backed prove-your-citizenship-to-vote bill fast-tracking through the House

Ocoee Rep. RaShon Young attempted to replace the bill in committee with the Harry T. and Harriett V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Orange County Supervisor of Elections takes Bannon comment about ICE patrolling poll locations during midterms “very seriously”

"All eligible voters will be able to vote without being hampered,” says Supervisor Castor Dentel.

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