Florida, Democrat and Republican Party

Another Florida representative switches parties from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 Session
Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes the second House Democrat to switch parties this month, following Rep. Susan Valdés' jump on Dec. 9.
Second Florida Democratic representative flips Republican
A second Florida state House Democrat has switched to the Republican Party, building on momentum that has expanded the Republican Party under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Another Democrat in the Florida House is joining the Republican Party. Here’s why.
The GOP now has an 87-33 majority in the House — marking the largest Republican Conference in the chamber’s history.
This South Florida legislator says she’s switching party affiliation to Republican
A state legislator from South Florida said Friday she is switching her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
Florida lawmaker switches to Republican Party over Democrats’ ‘failure’ to support Israel
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is "troubled" by the party's "willingness to tolerate extreme progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism."
Florida Democrat Defects to Join Republicans Over ‘Extreme Progressive Voices’ in Party
A Democratic Florida state representative announced she is defecting from her party and joining the Republicans because the Democrats are too open to “extreme progressive voices.” Hillary Cassel, who is Jewish,
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a Friday statement on the social platform X that she is not making the decision lightly,
Another Democratic defection: Hillary Cassel becomes 2nd Florida lawmaker to flip parties
Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican supermajority. Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach, first elected to the state House in 2022, made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Second Florida House lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 session
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel, who represents Florida's House District 101, announced Friday she is abandoning the Democratic Party.

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Another Florida state representative switches from Democrat to Republican
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — For the second time this year, a Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched their party affiliation ...
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Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes second Democrat to turn Republican since 2024 elections
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power also praised Cassel's move ... as well as her party and the voters who ...
Democrats have a Florida problem
Democrats got obliterated in Florida in 2024, from the top of the ticket all the way down to the Legislature and local races.
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"BS": Florida Republicans Defend Matt Gaetz in Wake of Ethics Report Release
Christmas came a bit early for the American people when the U.S. House Ethics Committee released its damning report into ...
Jewish Insider1d
Jimmy Patronis emerges as favorite to succeed Matt Gaetz in Congress
The former Florida CFO has been a dependable ally of the Jewish community on supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism ...
The Floridian1d
Op-Ed Calls on Congress to Disqualify Trump
Responding to the article, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) dismissed the article, assuring the president-elect will get ...
Commentary: Florida Congress members must protect LGBTQ+ youth
The local co-chairs of GLSEN, a student-advocacy organization, write about a recent decision to ban health care for ...