Tag: Florida State Legislature
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Florida voters to decide on changes to budget stabilization fund in 2026
The Florida State Legislature voted on June 16, the final day of the legislative session, to send a constitutional amendment to voters that would make changes to the state’s budget stabilization fund (BSF). It will need to be approved by 60% of voters in Nov. 2026. The amendment would increase the maximum amount that can…
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Fewest Florida state legislative incumbents facing primary challenges since 2010
Florida has 46 contested state legislative primaries in 2024, a decrease of 43% from the preceding cycle. Nineteen of these primaries are for Democrats, down 39% from 31 in 2022. Republicans have 27 primaries, a 45% decrease from 49 in 2022. Thirteen incumbents face primary challenges, the fewest since tracking began in 2010 and representing…