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Florida Democrats head to Miami-Dade as new poll shows tighter statewide races
Florida’s Democratic statewide nominees will gather in Miami-Dade this weekend in a bid to project unity in a county that has shifted sharply toward Republicans. At the same time, a poll cited by Florida Politics shows close contests for Governor, U.S. Senate and Attorney General.
Florida Democrats’ top statewide nominees are set to appear in Miami-Dade on Saturday for a party gala aimed at presenting a united front in a county that has moved away from its longtime role as a Democratic stronghold, according to Florida Politics.
The outlet reported that the Miami-Dade Democratic Party event will feature U.S. Senate nominee Angie Nixon, gubernatorial nominee David Jolly, Attorney General candidate José Javier Rodríguez, CFO nominee Annette Taddeo and Agriculture Commissioner candidate Joey Mendoza Atkins. Local officials are also expected to attend, including Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Florida Politics said the gathering comes as Democrats face a difficult statewide map and worsening numbers in Miami-Dade. The outlet noted that Republicans carried the county by double digits in 2024 and now make up 35% of the county electorate, compared with just under 32% for Democrats.
At the same time, a new St. Pete Polls survey cited by Florida Politics found an exceptionally close race for Governor. Republican Byron Donalds drew 43.5% support, while Jolly was at 43.4%, within the poll’s +/- 3.2-point margin of error. Another 4.3% preferred someone else and 8.9% were undecided.
In the U.S. Senate race, the same poll showed Republican Ashley Moody at 45.2% and Nixon at 44.8%. In the Attorney General contest, Florida Politics reported that James Uthmeier led José Javier Rodríguez 43% to 42%, also inside the margin of error.
The survey also found Amendment 3 at 44.9% support, well short of the 60% threshold required for passage. Florida Politics said the proposal appears to face a difficult path with less than seven weeks before Election Day.
In another South Florida campaign development, former Hialeah Council President Jesus Tundidor announced a run in the coming House District 112 special election. According to Florida Politics, he is seeking to replace Republican Alex Rizo, who is running for a state Senate seat.
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About this piece. Written by El Notero with AI assistance, from reporting published by the outlet cited above. El Notero did no original reporting on this story.
