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Category: Voter Guide
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Know Before You Vote: Three Charter Amendments and What They Mean
Questions on the Nov. 6 ballot include redrawing City Commission districts and changing term limits for elected officials.
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What Can Lakeland’s City Government Do?
A conversation with Mayor Mutz as he reflects on his terms in office.
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Mayor
Four candidates are running to succeed Mayor Mutz, who is not seeking reelection
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District C Southwest
Dennis Odisho and Ashley Troutman vie for the seat currently held by mayoral candidate, Sara Roberts McCarley.
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Why Are Lakeland’s City Elections Nonpartisan?
When it comes to city-level elections, there can often be some confusion about the lack of party affiliation for candidates. We dug into the history.
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District D Southeast
Political newcomer Kim-Marie Noble is challenging incumbent Mike Musick.
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Florida Voters Reject Measures to Protect Abortion Rights and Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The two measures failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to pass.
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Florida Republican Rick Scott Wins a Second Term in the U.S. Senate
Next, Scott hopes to position himself to succeed Mitch McConnell as the upper chamber’s GOP leader.
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Florida Will Vote on Marijuana, Abortion in an Election That Will Test GOP’s Dominance
Democrats hope enthusiasm for amendments will flip enough legislative seats to end the Republicans’ supermajority.