ALCEE HASTINGS

Miami-Dade Blue began to gravitate toward Red and now it is more of a Purple county that is struggling to maintain its Blue Hue. When politicians’ foremost concerns are a fight for money, power and position… and in that order, the old “turn the other cheek” gets old. More than ever, Peter Traceit is watching in dismay as Dem politicians are making decisions for themselves, based on the Big Three (money, power and position) and not for the people they serve. There is only money, power and position. Fighting and making deals for the Big Three- money, power and position – is the pervasive game of them all.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has become the newest member of the House.

Cherfilus-McCormick defeated Republican Jason Mariner in the last week's special election, claiming nearly 80 percent of all votes in the heavily Democratic district.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state's congressional map and carve up districts held by Black Democrats, as the Republican takes the unusual step of inserting himself into the redistricting process. The proposed congressional map, submitted Sunday on the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, signaled the governor's priorities as the state moves to redraw political maps in the coming months. DeSantis, who is running for reelection and is considered a potential 2024 presidential candidate, has largely shaped the legislative agenda in the Republican-controlled statehouse this year.

With all precincts reporting, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick defeated Jason Mariner by a 78.7% to 19.6% margin — a massive 59.1 percentage-point victory.

Congresswoman-elect Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is scheduled to take the oath of office on Jan. 18, one week after she won 79% of the vote in her Broward-Palm Beach county district. She becomes the first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress.

South Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is heading to Congress.

There are three races some South Florida voters will casting their ballots for on Tuesday, including the race to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings.

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick will fill Florida’s vacant U.S. House seat.

Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz toured the U.S. Post Office in Opa-locka on Monday — ahead of the special general election on Tuesday.

Mike Moskowitz, a powerful presence in Broward politics for decades, and the father of Jared Moskowitz, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and his health is declining. Jared Moskowitz was appointed to the Broward Commission by the governor.

By Don Valentine & Sarah GoldmanShe Said: Don, Don! This nitwit thinks it was a strong marketing tactic to advertise pictures of his array of tattoos on his arms. As an alumnus of McGeorge law school, let me elucidate on the question of how a convicted felon can run for Congress. She Said: Yikes Don, in the 3rd largest state in the country, a convicted felon is all you got? Has Florida run out of men and women with a JD?

Mixed in with early holiday cards, bills and junk mail, 140,000-plus South Floridians will begin receiving something else on Saturday: vote-by-mail ballots. The arrival of the ballots kicks off the first phase of voting in four elections in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The recent primary elections to fill the late Alcee Hastings seat in Congress left some gaping holes in other places due to the people who resigned in order to become candidates.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz congratulates Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick on winning the Democratic Party Primary in CD-20

State officials, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, met Tuesday to certify the official returns from the Nov. 2 primary election.

After overseas and military votes were counted, there was little change in results, which means that Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick could be the Democratic contender for the 20th Florida Congressional District in January.

Without a clear in the 20th Congressional District winner after machine and manual recounts, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale Holness spend Friday in Broward County court.

It has been nine days since Broward County Democratic voters cast their ballots to elect the late Rep. Alcee Hastings’ replacement. Without a clear winner after machine and manual recounts, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is taking the Broward County Canvassing Board to court.

The ballot count continued on Wednesday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale for the Democrats’ special primary contest to run against Republican Jason Mariner on Jan. 11.

Voters across South Florida are heading to the polls Tuesday in an off-year election that will decide key races in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Republican coal lobbyist Mike Carey has defeated a two-term state lawmaker to win an open U.S. House seat in central Ohio, while Democrat Shontel Brown coasted to victory in a second up-for-grabs congressional district in the Cleveland area.

Residents from several parts of South Florida headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots, with some making their selection for mayor, including those in the cities of Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and Homestead.

The passing of longtime congressman Alcee Hastings in April opened a race to fill his seat in Florida's 20th Congressional District.

People who want to vote by mail in the South Florida 20th Congressional District primaries need to request their ballots right away, if they haven’t done so already. Here's how.

Congressman Alcee Hastings passed away in April, opening up a stampede of candidates hoping to fill his seat in the 20th Congressional District, which covers parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Monday October 4th is the last day people can register to vote in the U.S. District 20 Special Primary Election.

Growing up as a child, my mother often told me, “Once a task you have begun, never rest until it’s done. Many of them, however, have selected the “not at all” option by simply walking away from the voters they promised to represent. In doing so, they have left the vulnerable communities they serve, to fend for themselves, against the wiles of a craven governor. While Governor DeSantis is willing to sink to deplorable levels to propel his own presidential ambitions, he is not to blame for this inevitable cluster bomb. We can thank the “Not At All Caucus” for that.

Rev. Elvin Dowling, a father of three school-aged children, who is hoping to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District, has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State of Florida over the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates in Florida’s public schools.

Here's where you can find the latest updates on the special congressional election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Alcee Hastings.

Florida's Republican U.S. senators have taken different paths when it comes to willingness to work across party lines with Democrats. During his first two years in Washington, Rick Scott is one of the most partisan members of the Senate, a study shows, while Marco Rubio is one of the most bipartisan. Among South Florida House members, Republican Brian Mast is the least partisan and Democrat Frederica Wilson is the most partisan.

Gov. Ron DeSantis' announcement of election dates to fill the 20th Congressional seat left vacant when Alcee Hastings died in April is creating controversy.

A stretch of Northwest 8th Street in Broward County will be named in honor of late Congressman Alcee Hastings, county commissioners announced Friday.

Broward School Board Chair, Dr. Rosalind Osgood, announced today that she will run for the late senate seat being vacated by Senator Perry Thurston who is running for the Congressional seat formerly held by the late Congressman Alcee Hastings. “Senator Thurston has been a strong voice representing us in the Florida Senate,” said Dr. Osgood. Dr. Osgood has volunteered her time and talent to many civic organizations including service as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the Links Incorporated, the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition Board and the Circuit 17 Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. Her background and experience will make her a strong and effective voice for Broward in the Florida Senate on Day 1. Florida Senate District 33 includes the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Margate, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Sunrise and Tamarac.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced on Tuesday that a special election to replace Rep. Alcee Hastings, who died in April, will be held in January. Why it matters: "Democrats urged DeSantis to fill the seat quickly — arguing that leaving a majority Black and heavily Democratic seat in Broward and Palm Beach counties unoccupied for months deprives thousands of Floridians of representation," the Miami Herald noted. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe big picture: DeSantis announced that a primary election will be held on Nov. 2, 2021, followed by a general election on January 11, 2022. What he's saying: "I know there will be a lot of folks who want to run for it so hopefully that gives them enough time to get on the ballot and do what they need to do to be competitive,” DeSantis said.Like this article? Get more from Axios and subscribe to Axios Markets for free.

State Sen. Perry Thurston showed off his longtime, deep roots in Broward County on Saturday as he formally kicked off the biggest campaign of his political career — a race for Congress.

Congressional leaders and colleagues have used a memorial service for Rep. Alcee Hastings to remember him as a straight-talking champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in his own life.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is renewing her push for a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty hosted a celebration of life Wednesday honoring the late Congressman Alcee Hastings.

President Joe Biden met with the Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday at the White House.

MSNBC apologized Wednesday for mistakenly airing video footage of another Black congressman while reporting on the death of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida a day earlier.

Democrats now hold only 218 seats in the House, compared to 212 for Republicans.

Within hours of his death on Tuesday, Florida’s top Republicans all paid warm respects to Congressman Alcee Hastings, the outspoken liberal Democrat. But the words from one – Gov. Ron DeSantis – stood out as different from the others. His statement was much more perfunctory.

El sur de Florida está de luto por la muerte del congresista estadounidense Alcee Hastings, quien falleció el martes después de luchar contra el cáncer de páncreas.

South Florida is mourning the death of U.S. Congressman Alcee Hastings, who represented portions of Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The fiercely liberal Florida congressman was dogged throughout his tenure by an impeachment that ended a fast-rising judicial career.

Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida died Tuesday at age 84 of pancreatic cancer. With his death, Democrats' House majority narrowed even more.

Alcee Hastings, the longtime Congressman serving South Florida, has died at 84 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Alcee Hastings, the longtime Congressman serving South Florida, has died at 84 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

WASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. “Yeah, I do,” Pelosi told a reporter this week when asked if she had the votes wrapped up. Miller-Meeks is certain to vote against Pelosi to be speaker. “It’s extraordinarily tricky” for Pelosi, said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an 18-year congressional veteran.

WASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. “Yeah, I do,” Pelosi told a reporter this week when asked if she had the votes wrapped up. Miller-Meeks is certain to vote against Pelosi to be speaker. “It’s extraordinarily tricky” for Pelosi, said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an 18-year congressional veteran.

(SOUTH FLORIDA) — Barbara Sharief has filed to run for the United States House of Representatives in District 20 in 2022. For the past 10 years Barbara Sharief has had the honor of serving Broward County as their Broward County Commissioner, County Vice Mayor and two terms as County Mayor. Sharief has been a strong advocate for the residents of her district and the people of Broward County. Prior to running for the County Commission, Sharief served on the Miramar City Commission where she also served as Vice Mayor. As a member of the National Association of Counties, Sharief served on the Health Steering Committee and attended the Large Urban County Caucus regularly.

[SOUTH FLORIDA] – Barbara Sharief has filed to run for the United States House of Representatives in District 20 in 2022. For the past 10 years Barbara Sharief has had the honor of serving Broward County as their Broward County Commissioner, County Vice Mayor and two terms as County Mayor. Sharief has been a strong advocate for the residents of her district and the people of Broward County. Prior to running for the County Commission, Sharief served on the Miramar City Commission where she also served as Vice Mayor. As a member of the National Association of Counties, Sharief served on the Health Steering Committee and attended the Large Urban County Caucus regularly.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings is poised to win his 15th term in Congress representing U.S. House District 20. Hastings, 83, has beat every opponent since first being elected to office in 1992. With 23.9% of precincts reporting, the Democrat, Hastings, has an 80% lead over opponent Greg Musselwhite’s 20%. The investigation was dropped after the committee found out Hastings and Williams married in January 2019. The case dragged on for four years and an award was made of $220,000 of public funds in one of the largest secret settlements paid out by the congressional Office of Compliance.

Congressional lawmakers have made several trips to Haiti and have witnessed firsthand the devastating toll that natural and manmade disasters have taken on the island nation and its citizens. We must do all that we can to ensure that Haiti does not become a failed state as this crisis unfolds. While the frustrations that have prompted the protests are justifiable, the violent acts being used to express them are indefensible and hurt the very people theyre meant to help. Violent protests have shut down government services and businesses and are preventing people from getting to work and school. One of the key pillars of a democratic society is the freedom to stand up and speak out, and we fully support the right of Haitis citizens to do so.