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Battleground Florida
Hosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.
Episodes
Battleground FloridaYour Local Election HQ: Florida Election Night Preview 2026
Election night in Florida is one day away. Battleground Florida host Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom break down what to expect from the key races…
Battleground FloridaClosing arguments in races for Attorney General, District 14 | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic nominee for Florida Attorney General Jose Javier Rodriguez discusses his campaign. WFLA invited his…
Battleground FloridaCFO candidates discuss tight election | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and his Democratic challenger Annette Taddeo discuss their campaigns in the…
Battleground FloridaPalm Beach GOP on voter guide controversy involving sexual abuse allegations | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Palm Beach GOP Chair Carl Cascio addresses the controversial voter guide that included the party’s pick for Clerk of…
Battleground FloridaNixon discusses the race to be Florida's next Senator | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon talks about the Florida Senate race, Sarasota Republican Party Vice Chair Alice Rothbauer…
Battleground FloridaToss-up races heat up in Tampa Bay; Cuban Americans' impact on midterms | Battleground Florida
This week on Battleground Florida, retired Army General Leela Gray and Florida Republican Party Chair Evan Power discuss the race to represent District 13…
Battleground FloridaDemocrats hope to flip Rep. Gus Bilirakis's seat | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) and Kimberly Overman (D) discuss their campaigns to represent District 12 following the…
Battleground FloridaRace to replace retiring Rep. Buchanan heats up | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Republican Sydney Gruters and Democrat Kelly Kirschner discuss their campaigns to replace retiring Representative Vern…
Battleground FloridaWhat happens if the property tax amendment passes? | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, we look at how Amendment 3, the initiative that aims to eliminate property taxes eventually, could impact local…
Battleground FloridaIs Florida ready for DSA-aligned candidates? | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, DSA Orlando member Cliff Connolly explains the organization's political ideals, Florida Republican Party chair Evan…
Battleground FloridaA swinging pendulum in school board culture wars? Sarasota runoff candidates | Battleground Florida
This week in Your Election Headquarters, Candidates in the runoff election for the Sarasota School Board, Jimmy Glover and Heidi Brandt, discuss their visions…
Battleground FloridaJolly, Nixon discuss path forward following Florida Primary Election | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Former Congressman David Jolly and State Representative Angie Nixon discuss the path forward after securing their…
Battleground FloridaFlorida Democrats face off in District 16 Senate race | Battleground Florida
On this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic State Representatives Fentrice Driskell and Michele Rayner discuss their campaigns for the District 16…
Battleground FloridaTampa bay congressional candidates discuss heated primary races | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Congressional Candidates Mike Beltran (R-14) and Leela Gray (D-13) discuss their campaigns in Florida's 2026 Primary…
Battleground FloridaThe race for Commissioner of Agriculture heats up in Florida | Battleground Florida
As early voting for the Florida Primary Election begins, Your Local Election Headquarters continues to speak with candidates who will appear on the ballot…
Battleground FloridaA conversation with the democratic candidates in Florida's CFO race | Battleground Florida
The Gubernatorial race won't be the only interesting election on ballots in November. In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic candidates Annette…
Battleground FloridaGetting to know the underdogs in the Florida gubernatorial race | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, Gubernatorial candidates Bobby Williams (R) and Representative Dotie Joseph (D) discuss their backgrounds, as well as…
Battleground FloridaTampa Bay lawmakers discuss regular, special sessions | Battleground Floirda
With the regular and special sessions coming to an end, State Rep. Michael Owen (R- Apollo Beach) and State Rep. Michele Rayner (D - St. Petersburg) discuss…
Battleground FloridaCould data centers be good for taxpayers? | Battleground Florida
In this episode of Battleground Florida, a discussion of how data centers could impact Floridians. Karen Baldwin and Michael Hill of No Data Center Citrus…
Battleground FloridaA discussion on 'Faith and Family Month' vs 'Pride Month' in Florida | Battleground Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis declared June “Faith and Family Month” in Florida. In this week's Battleground Florida episode, Elizabeth Santeramo of the Hillsborough…
Battleground FloridaA discussion on U.S.-Cuba relations and midterm polling | Battleground Florida
It has been almost a month since the United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Barbara Casanova of the Republican…
Battleground FloridaA conversation with Congresswoman Laurel Lee | Battleground Florida
Some Black democrats in Hillsborough County are expressing concern after some minority neighborhoods were moved into Republican-leaning congressional…
Battleground FloridaFlorida lawmakers approve $114.5B budget | Battleground Florida
Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Friday approved a finalized state budget. On this episode of Battleground Florida, Rep. Toby Overdorf discusses the process of…
Battleground FloridaDebate rages over SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act | Battleground Florida
Heidi Davis with the St. Petersburg League of Women's Voters and James Madison Institute CEO Bob McClure react to the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the…
Battleground FloridaA conversation with a Florida congresswoman | Battleground Florida
Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Tampa Bay Young Republicans Executive Director Jake Hoffman discuss the upcoming November Election. "Battleground…
Battleground FloridaWhat do Florida voters really care about? | Battleground Florida
Clearview Polling and Research expert Steve Vancore joins Battleground Florida to discuss how affordability and recent disapproval of President Trump will…
Battleground FloridaThe balance of power runs through Florida | Battleground Florida
Following the Supreme Court's ruling on redistricting in Louisiana, Common Cause FL Executive Director Amy Keith and Heritage Foundation Policy Expert Cully…
Battleground FloridaShould Florida property taxes be eliminated? | Battleground Florida
As Gov. DeSantis continues efforts to put a measure on the November ballot that would decide the fate of property taxes in Florida, Pasco County Tax Collector…
Battleground FloridaA conversation with Tampa Bay's newest lawmakers | Battleground Florida
Who are the newest elected officials in Tampa Bay? State Senator-elect Brian Nathan and State Representative-elect Hilary Holley join this episode to discuss…
Battleground FloridaHillsborough leaders react to special election | Battleground Florida
How has the recent special election shaken up Florida politics? Hillsborough County GOP Chair Carmen Edmons and Candidate for FL House 64, Luis Salazar, join…