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Poll: Florida Republicans lead in key statewide races

Republicans lead by roughly 10 percentage points in several key Florida statewide races, while a property tax relief amendment has support above the threshold needed for passage, according to a new poll from The James Madison Institute.

By Merrilee Gasser | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Oct 9, 2026, 12:12 PM ET

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Tennessee Democrats launch Voter Protection Program
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Isaias reaches Category 3 strength ahead of Gulf landfall

(The Center Square) – Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 storm Friday morning and Alabama officials warned of destructive winds extending inland and coastal storm surge reaching 9 feet.

By Misty Castile | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Oct 9, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

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Hurricane season month away; forecast modest
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