Friday, Oct 02, 2026

Judging the judges: Florida’s merit retention elections explained

Tampa Bay area voters will weigh whether four appeals court judges and a Supreme Court justice will keep their seats. Read more.

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2026 Florida election candidates: Midterm voter guide

Here’s who’s on your ballot in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties, and where they stand on affordability, data centers, the Rays stadium and more. Read more.

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