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  • Florida voters to decide expanded homestead tax exemption amendment in November

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    The Florida State Legislature voted to place a constitutional amendment on the general election ballot on June 2, 2026. The amendment would expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, reduce the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties, and limit how local governments can spend property tax revenue. Legislators approved the constitutional amendment during…

  • New congressional maps in Florida, Tennessee aim to shift five more districts to Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms

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    Since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Louisiana v. Callais on April 29, two more states — Florida and Tennessee — have redrawn their congressional maps, Virginia’s map was blocked from certification by the Virginia Supreme Court, and the Alabama Legislature approved legislation that would set special primary elections in affected districts if courts roll back…

  • Rep. Daniel Webster becomes the 56th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) announced on April 28, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Webster said, “I’ve never taken for granted my responsibility to Florida’s hardworking taxpayers and families to advance common-sense reforms and principled policy. The time has come…

  • U.S. Supreme Court decides prominent redistricting case with implications for future map changes

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    On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, ruling that Louisiana’s congressional map that added a second majority-Black district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. In 2024, the Louisiana Legislature added the second majority-Black district in response to a previous lawsuit that argued the 2022 map diluted minority…

  • Florida, South Dakota, Utah enact proof of citizenship laws for voter registration

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    Florida, South Dakota, and Utah have joined nine other states in enacting laws requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. On April 1, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed HB 991, which includes a proof of citizenship requirement that takes effect on January 1, 2027. On March 26, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden…

  • Rep. Neal Dunn becomes the 47th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) announced on Jan. 13, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Dunn wrote, “The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders, return home to Panama City, and spend more precious time with my…

  • Florida voters have decided on 407 ballot measures since 1900

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    Since 1900, Florida voters have decided on 407 ballot measures—approving 288 (71%) and rejecting 119 (29%).  There are five different types of ballot measures in Florida. Legislatively referred constitutional amendments have appeared on the ballot the most number of times (327), with voters approving 70% of them. Initiatives have appeared on statewide ballots 44 times…

  • Eleven candidates are running for mayor of the city of Miami, Florida, on November 4, 2025

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    Eleven candidates are running in the nonpartisan election for mayor of the city of Miami, Florida, on November 4, 2025. If necessary, a runoff will be scheduled for November 18, 2025. The filing deadline for this election is September 20, 2025. Incumbent Francis Suarez is term-limited. Four candidates lead in media attention, fundraising, and polling:…

  • Ballot measure update: Utah veto referendum and amendments in Arizona, Florida, and Louisiana certified for 2026

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    The number of certified statewide ballot measures for both 2025 and 2026 is trending above average compared to previous election cycles as of June 24. 2025 ballot measures For 2025, 27 statewide ballot measures have been certified in seven states—Colorado, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. This is six more than the average…