Midterm Elections

Midterm 2026: Byron Donalds and former Republican David Jolly face off in November; Voters react.

Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Florida holds primary elections for Governor, US Senate, and state local offices ahead of the 2026 midterm general elections.  Republican Primary  The Associated Press projected Congressman Byron Donalds will win the Republican primary election. Donalds will become the first black nominee for governor in Florida’s Republican Party. Donalds was President […]

Exercise your right to vote for a better environment

Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As the midterm elections on Nov. 8 approach,  take the opportunity to elect the best candidates to address our current political issues, especially on topics like climate change. The U.S. midterm elections occur every two years, halfway into the president’s term. The main officials that we’re voting for in […]

Biden’s marijuana pardon is one step closer to ideal legalization

Bernardo Mandalho | Contributing Writer President Joe Biden pardoned people who’ve been convicted of marijuana possession under federal law on Oct. 6. Now with midterm elections coming up, this act can encourage governors to do the same and that’s what I hope for Florida. Biden also committed to reassessing and bringing into discussion marijuana’s drug […]

Use your voice: it’s time to vote

Cristina Gonzalez/Contributing Writer If you’ve registered yourself to vote for the upcoming election on Nov. 6, then congratulations, you’ve taken the first crucial step in making an impact. Now, it’s time to get out there and vote. Whether you choose to vote early, starting Oct. 22, by mail, or in person on the official voting […]

We're lucky to live in a free society.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Use Your Voice: Vote

We’re lucky to live in a free, democratic society, but, we have to take care of it. That’s why it’s so important to vote every election, including midterms. Voting is a constitutional right that is sometimes taken for granted, but it’s the most powerful tool we have as American citizens.

A more personable approach encourages students to vote

Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/ Contributing Writer Last week, something unprecedented happened. Less than 48 hours after previously politically mute popstar Taylor Swift published an Instagram post endorsing Democrats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper, 166,000 people registered to vote across the country—42% of which were between ages 18 and 24. While this speaks to both the importance of […]

The power of your voice: it’s time to vote

Cristina Gonzalez/Contributing Writer If you’ve registered yourself to vote for the upcoming election on November 6th, then congratulations, you’ve taken the first crucial step in making an impact. Now, it’s time to get out there and vote. Whether you choose to vote early, starting Oct. 27, by mail, or in person on the official voting […]

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