Search

Listen

News 88.9 KNPR
Classical 89.7 KCNV
Podcasts view all

member station

Subscribe to 2018 florida senate race

2018 florida senate race

NPR
Politics
Then-Georgia Secretary of State, and Republican nominee for governor, Brian Kemp attends an election night event in Athens, Georgia. As secretary of state, Kemp was charged with overseeing the election logistics for the election he was running in.

Partisan Election Officials Are 'Inherently Unfair' But Probably Here To Stay

Nov 29, 2018
It would take a massive overhaul of state laws to make election administration truly nonpartisan. Voters say they want it, and experts are calling for it, but it probably isn't coming any time soon.
NPR
Politics
Even before the recounts were done, Gov. Rick Scott attended freshman orientation this past week at the Capitol. Scott is seen here at a rally in Orlando on Nov. 2.

Republican Rick Scott Wins Florida Senate Seat Over Incumbent Bill Nelson

Nov 18, 2018
Ultimately, even a hand recount didn't shift the final margin of the race too much. Scott's win means Republicans have picked up two Senate seats even as the GOP lost substantial ground in the House.
NPR
Politics
Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined a January event on the ongoing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Florida and Puerto Rico. With a growing bloc of voters from the island in Florida, the Republican Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson

At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico?

Jun 14, 2018
Florida has a growing bloc of Puerto Rican voters in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and his main challenger, GOP Gov. Rick Scott, are fighting over recovery efforts.
PRXNPRAPMBBC INN