Democratic Party, GOP and Florida

Florida Democrats are jumping ship and joining the GOP. What does it mean for state politics?
Two Florida House Representatives, Hillary Cassel and Susan Valdés, recently announced they were leaving the Democratic Party to join the 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.
Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party
Following Florida Democrats’ losses on Election Day, a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus.
Florida lawmaker says switch to GOP came after Israel debate with fellow Democrat
Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel is talking more about why she decided to leave the Democratic Party and start the new year as a Republican. Cassel’s move gave Florida House Republicans an 87-33 supermajority.
'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.
Video: It’s a moment that will live with me forever, says former Florida Dem on joining GOP
It’s a moment that will live with me forever, says former Florida Dem on joining GOP Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel details what led her to switch party affiliations from Democrat to Republican on ‘The Ingraham Angle.
Florida Democrat's Switch to GOP Highlights Growing Discontent
In a significant political shift, Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel announced she is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republicans. Citing a disconnect with voters and the Democratic Party's approach,
Switch to GOP gives Hillary Cassel leadership position on insurance panel
Days after announcing she was leaving the Democratic Party, state House Republican leadership elevated Rep. Hillary Cassel to ...
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Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes second Democrat to turn Republican since 2024 elections
Kristen Browde, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, also issued a statement blasting the move. "One has to ...
Another Democratic defection: Hillary Cassel becomes 2nd Florida lawmaker to flip parties
A second Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican ...
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Stray bullet kills Florida man while he hugged partner at midnight on New Year’s Eve
A man was struck and killed by a stray bullet while hugging his partner at midnight. With just two minutes to spare before the start of 2025, Angel Nunes made a surprise visit to Chris Dillon’s home.
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Hillary Cassel becomes second House Democrat to swap parties ahead of 2025 Session
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried criticized Cassel, the second state lawmaker to switch parties since Election Day.
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Fried Responds to Departure of Hillary Cassel
During a time when Democrats are moving away from the party because of platform disagreements, Florida Democratic Party Chair ...