Mayoral Analysis: Southside, Student Voters Propel Matlow to Narrow Victory
An analysis of Tallahassee’s mayoral election results shows that strong support from Southside and student-area voters propelled Jeremy Matlow to a narrow…
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Progressives Secure Majority on Tallahassee City Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Progressive candidates scored two victories in Tuesday’s city elections, giving the progressive bloc a 3-2 majority on the Tallahassee…
From Campaign Scandal to $40,000 Payday: Matlow Rewards Estanga
Less than four months after resigning amid a fake Facebook controversy that attempted to pit conservatives against black voters, former Jeremy Matlow…
Leon County Republicans Trail Democrats in Early Voting Compared to 2022 Cycle
With Election Day approaching, early voting data from Leon County show Democrats holding a substantial advantage (approximately 5,000 votes) over Republicans in…
California Climate Group Gives Matlow PAC $200,000 Days Before Election
Late disclosure of major contribution raises questions about outside influence, Tallahassee’s energy policies and the timing of campaign finance reporting. Tallahassee mayoral…
Inman-Johnson Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Campaign Mailer
Tallahassee City Commission candidate Dot Inman-Johnson has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tallahassee United, a political committee supporting candidates running against the…
Sheriff Walt McNeil Joins Growing List of Ausley Endorsements
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil has endorsed Loranne Ausley for Tallahassee mayor, joining a growing list of local elected officials, faith leaders…
Matlow’s Green Energy Agenda Comes with Higher Bills
California-backed progressive groups want Tallahassee to accelerate its transition from natural gas to renewable energy; recent examples highlight the potential cost to…
Holmes, Lawson Endorse Ausley for Tallahassee Mayor
Two prominent Black leaders with deep ties to Tallahassee are backing Loranne Ausley in her campaign for mayor, adding to a series…
Jane Fonda Climate PAC Endorses Matlow as National Environmental Groups Target Tallahassee Elections
Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow has announced the endorsement of the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, adding another national environmental organization to the…
Inman-Johnson Campaign Ad Uses “Negroes” – a 1950s Racial Term – to Attack Williams-Cox
Inman-Johnson campaign acknowledges using “Negroes” in radio advertisement suggesting Black elected officials cannot make independent decisions. Tallahassee City Commission candidate Dot Inman-Johnson’s…
Bernie Sanders to Hold Tallahassee Rally with Matlow Supporter Angie Nixon
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will visit Tallahassee on Sunday, October 18, for a political rally featuring Florida State Representative Angie Nixon, a…