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Pasco state Rep. Kevin Steele resigns from his legislative seat
State Senate District 16- Driskell vs Rayner

 On the question of who a bigger threat to conservative Republicans is, my answer is Fentrice Driskell. The reason is not that Rayner is moderate, she is not. The reason is that Driskell is better positioned to convert a Senate seat into durable legislative influence. She is already a recognized caucus leader, has a much stronger finance machine, holds endorsements from labor and major interest groups, and can plausibly bridge establishment Democrats, labor, environmental groups, education advocates, and some business-adjacent actors like realtors. In a Republican-dominated legislature, that sort of coalition-builder is the more operationally dangerous opponent.

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Fishback, James - Gov. candidate
Just because a candidate wants to close all abortion clinics doesn't make him qualified to be Governor.  In addition, where was he during the amendment 4 debates and working to help us prevent the abortion amendment from passing?  Anyone who is 'so pro-life' had an opportunity to be heard during that campaign!!  
 
 Based on the public record I was able to retrieve, there are three core, well-substantiated clusters of statements in which Fishback either explicitly says he would shoot someone or endorses shooting a hypothetical attacker. The strongest and most verifiable cluster came on February 10, 2026, after he claimed someone had tried to burn down his home: in the text accompanying his official post, he wrote, “We will shoot you dead,” and in the associated video he said, in substance, “We’re going to shoot you with an AR-15” if someone attacked campaign staff or volunteers.

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Mosque should be allowed near ground zero

I was in middle school when 9/11 happened. I remember our teacher stopping class to turn on the T.V. to see the Twin Towers crumbling. It was smoky and confusing, but the fallout was even worse.

The attacks changed race relations in America. It didn’t turn people into racists. Rather, it brought out the worst in people who were already prejudiced. In their newly imagined court of justice, it was somehow OK to scream at so-called “turban-heads” or assault someone who spoke with a Middle Eastern accent. Oddly, as dark-skinned people, we had to pay for the sins of the dark-skinned terrorists.

Nearly nine years have passed, but the wounds still haven’t healed. Attempts to build an Islamic mosque two blocks from the former site of the World Trade Center have been met with resistance from many in New York and around the country.

“This is demeaning. This is humiliating that you would build a shrine to the very ideology that inspired the attacks on 9/11,” yelled one...

2026 Florida Governor Race

 

For my 2026 pro-life voter guide, I am recommending Byron Donalds, Paul Renner, and Jay Collins, as each of these candidates has demonstrated a strong commitment to the pro-life cause and possesses the experience necessary for a successful general election campaign. COMPARISON OF GOVERNOR RACE CANDIDATES.  I believe Byron Donalds' strong endorsements make him the frontrunner by far, all three of the recommended candidates meet my criteria for being pro-life, qualified, and electable.  Thus, the pro-life vote will be split among several candidates in this race. 

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2026 Election
Florida - Unopposed Races: 
  • 1 Congressional Race District 10 Frost, Maxwell- DEM 
  • State Attorney
  • Public Defender
  • 1 State Senator District 4 Clay Yarborough 
  • 19 unopposed House races

Universal Primary Contests These races will be on every ballot in the designated precinct or district regardless of the party affiliation:

  • Senate District 16- 2 Dem Candidates both previous House Representative (Hillsborough) 
  • House District 14- 2 Dem Candidates (Incumbent ?)
  • House District 21-  5 Dem Candidates ( All New) 
  • House District 24- 2 Rep (incumbent ?) 
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Aguila, Luis- 2026 Circuit Court

Tampa Catholic Article

Legal Career & Experience

Aguila has over a decade of experience as a prosecutor, focusing heavily on serious criminal offenses and public safety.

  • Florida Attorney General's Office (Current): Serves as a Statewide Prosecutor handling complex, multi-county cases. He is a member of the Cold Case Unit, working on long-unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
  • Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office (2014–2022): Spent eight years as an Assistant State Attorney. He worked alongside law enforcement to prosecute thousands of cases, including homicide, drug trafficking, child abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence.

Education & Background

Aguila is a lifelong Tampa resident and the grandson/son of Cuban immigrants who ran La Ideal and...

Lionheart, Armaro- 2026 State House District 64

Background:   https://ballotpedia.org/Nj%C3%A4llssen_Amaro_Lionheart

Manimala, Neil - 2026 Hillsborough County Commissioner Race

Voters be aware of a significant discrepancy regarding candidate Neil Manimala. While he is currently presenting himself as a non-partisan candidate at various community and Republican meetings, public records indicate he has maintained a long-term Democratic affiliation since at least 2008. I encourage voters to review his official endorsements at neilmanimala.com and his social media presence at facebook.com/VoteManimala to see the full context of his political history and support base. 

Furthermore, it is concerning to see campaign advertisements appearing in church bulletins under the guise of promoting his profession. Using religious publications for partisan political promotion is highly unethical and raises serious questions about his integrity. 

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Gonzalez-Pittman, Karen- 2026 State House District 65

Governor DeSantis speaks honestly about Karen Pittman. 

Click here from historical perspective on Karen Gonzalez- Pittman

A Question of Integrity: Where Does Karen Stand?

When Karen was elected in 2022, she campaigned on a pro-life platform. However, her legislative record tells a different story. Despite her campaign promises, she voted against the "heartbeat bill" a measure designed to protect life at 6 weeks of gestation.

In her 2024 campaign, her position has shifted significantly. She is currently campaigning on a platform of "protecting women’s rights," characterizing abortion as healthcare and advocating for a "middle-of-the-road compromise."

When it comes to District 65, if you find yourself facing a "lesser of two evils" scenario, consider that there is no scriptural...

Ramos, Angel - 2026 Florida State House District 64

Did you know there are existing court filings involving Angel Ramos, candidate running for House District 64, that include sworn testimony regarding domestic violence and property disputes? Before you decide who to support, we encourage you to look at the official filings from Hillsborough County. Informed decisions start with honest research. Visit the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court website to search Case No. 25-DR-007726 and Case No. 25-023150.  This link will provide you with the information.   

On a personal note, my background in mental health counseling has given me a deep perspective on this: it is incredibly difficult for someone in an abusive situation to ever come forward. By the time they find the courage to involve the police and seek help, the situation has often been escalating for a long time - often reaching a point more severe than she can...

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