Legislative elections to (finally) take place in three Florida counties next Tuesday

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 3 days, 16 hours ago

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Ron DeSantis has been an decidedly activist governor during his seven-plus years leading Florida.

When it comes to filling vacant legislative seats, however, DeSantis at times has been lackadaisical in scheduling special legislative elections. For proof, look at two of the special legislative elections underway in three Florida counties with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 24.

In Florida’s Senate District 14 seat in Hillsborough County and in the House District 87 district …

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