Florida, Democratic Party and GOP

Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join GOP: 'THANK YOU HILLARY!'
President-elect Donald Trump hailed Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel's announcement that she's switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.
'The decision was not made lightly': Second Florida lawmaker leaves Democratic Party, joins GOP
A second Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican supermajority. Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach, first elected to the state House in 2022, made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Another Democrat in the Florida House is joining the Republican Party. Here’s why.
The GOP now has an 87-33 majority in the House — marking the largest Republican Conference in the chamber’s history.
Second Florida Democratic representative flips Republican
A second Florida state House Democrat has switched to the Republican Party, building on momentum that has expanded the Republican Party under Gov. Ron DeSantis. On Dec. 9, state Rep. Susan Valdés, a lifelong Democrat and Cuban-American from West Tampa,
Another Florida representative switches parties from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 Session
Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes the second House Democrat to switch parties this month, following Rep. Susan Valdés' jump on Dec. 9.
Florida lawmaker switches to Republican Party over Democrats’ ‘failure’ to support Israel
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is "troubled" by the party's "willingness to tolerate extreme progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism."
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a Friday statement on the social platform X that she is not making the decision lightly,
Trump Praises Florida Rep. Who Switched to the Republican Party
Following Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel’s announcement that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a Republican, Donald Trump has spoken out in support of her decision.
Trump applauds ‘disillusioned’ Florida lawmaker’s switch to GOP
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel on Saturday for her switch to the Republican Party, inviting other “Disillusioned Democrats” to do the same. In a post on Truth Social,
Florida Democrat Defects to Join Republicans Over ‘Extreme Progressive Voices’ in Party
A Democratic Florida state representative announced she is defecting from her party and joining the Republicans because the ...
Biden donor weighs third-party bid for Florida governor
Orlando-based attorney and former Biden donor John Morgan is weighing a third-party run for Florida governor in 2026.  Morgan ...
Democrat Flipping Party to Republican After Election Sparks Liberal Fury
Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel switches to the GOP, becoming second Democratic state lawmaker to change parties this month.
Democrats have a Florida problem
Democrats got obliterated in Florida in 2024, from the top of the ticket all the way down to the Legislature and local races.
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Winner and Loser of the Year in Florida politics — 2024 edition
The Seminole Tribe of Florida ended the year with its prized Gaming Compact with the state formalized and in full swing after ...