Tag: Election 2025
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The Orlando Sentinel’s Snub: Why the Editorial Board’s Endorsements are a Power Play, Not a Public Service
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor In the chaotic, often confusing world of local politics, a newspaper’s editorial endorsement is meant to be a lighthouse. It is, in theory, a non-partisan, sober analysis designed to cut through the noise and guide voters toward the best-qualified candidates, regardless of political affiliation. This year, the Read more
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Special Election Victories in Central Florida: Bracy Davis and Young Claim Democratic Nods, Set for September Showdown
Tuesday night’s special primary elections in Central Florida’s Senate District 15 and House District 40 delivered decisive victories for two rising Democratic leaders, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election on September 2. LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young emerged victorious in their respective primaries, each overcoming competitive fields and now shifting focus to Read more
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When Campaign Literature Masquerades as News: A Line We Won’t Cross
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Politics Editor Recently, Orlando District 5 Commissioner Shaniqua “Shan” Rose submitted what can only be described as campaign promotional material to The Orlando Voice, requesting we publish it as legitimate news content. While we respect Commissioner Rose’s service to District 5, we cannot—and will not—blur the fundamental line between Read more