2022 Florida elections: 10 Democratic candidates ineligible due to residency issues, struggle to compete with Republicans.

In Florida's 2022 elections, the Democratic Party fielded candidates for every legislative seat for the first time in 30 years. However, at least ten candidates were found not to reside in their districts, with some living hundreds of miles away. These non-resident candidates struggled to raise funds, making it difficult to compete with Republican opponents. Florida law mandates candidates must live in their districts, but enforcement has varied in the past.

October 29, 2024
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