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    Democrats field candidates in every Florida legislative race. Does it matter?

    By Lawrence Mower,

    2024-06-14
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    Gov. Ron DeSantis gives his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives in Tallahassee, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. [ GARY MCCULLOUGH | AP ]

    TALLAHASSEE — Are there signs of hope for Democrats seeking to retake control of the Florida Legislature this fall?

    No. But they did field a candidate in all 140 legislative seats up for election this year, according to the end of candidate qualifying on Friday. That’s the first time since Democrats lost power nearly 30 years ago, a significant feat for a party that has struggled to recruit candidates.

    “Democrats made history in Florida today,” party chairperson Nikki Fried said in a statement.

    Out of power in the state’s House and Senate since the 1990s, Democratic leaders are seeking a more modest target...

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