2018 Florida Governor Race

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum addresses the audience during an event in 2019 in Miami Gardens. Gillum, a Democrat, was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury alleging he sought campaign donations and funneled a portion of them b

Florida's former Democratic "rising star", Andrew Gillum, is indicted

2:35pm June 22, 2022

by Greg Allen

The federal indictment alleges that the former Tallahassee mayor conspired to commit wire fraud, by soliciting and obtaining funds using false and fraudulent promises between 2016 and 2019.

A Utah County election worker verifies signatures on mail-in ballots for the midterm elections on Nov. 6.

Politics & Government

Sign Here: Why Elections Officials Struggle To Match Voters' Signatures

12:07pm November 17, 2018

by Brian Naylor

Officials are still counting ballots from the midterm elections in several states — in part because of the signature verification process. But signatures change over time, especially young people's.

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Workers load ballots into machines at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office in Lauderhill, Fla.

Politics & Government

CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of

8:58am November 13, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams addresses supporters at an election watch party on Tuesday. Abrams has not conceded to her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp, contending there are thousands of absentee and provisional ballots yet to be count

Politics & Government

It's Not Over: Days After Election, These Races Are Still Undecided

4:20pm November 08, 2018

by Brian Naylor

While Democrats won control of the House, and Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate, many individual races remain too close to call.

A volunteer stands in front of an American flag before President Trump speaks at a rally last week in Indianapolis. Indiana is a key Senate battleground state for the GOP.

Politics & Government

Key Questions The 2018 Election Will Answer

7:00am November 04, 2018

by Mara Liasson

Voters will give the final judgment on Tuesday, determining not just the control of Congress — but also the very future of American politics.

Voters cast ballots at C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center in Atlanta on Oct. 18 during Georgia's early voting period.

Politics & Government

In Florida And Georgia, Heated Campaigns For Governor Boil Over In Controversies

7:42pm October 23, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Two of the most closely watched races in the country have been roiled over alleged voter suppression, racist ads and newly ignited controversies over the Confederate flag and even Hamilton tickets.

Andrew Gillum would become Florida's first African American governor if elected in November.

Politics & Government

A Day After Upset Win, Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum Already Tangling With Trump

5:17pm August 29, 2018

by Brian Naylor

Only hours into the general election campaign, the gubernatorial nominee has drawn attention from the Oval Office, and his opponent was criticized for making what some say is a racist remark.