Republican Party of Florida

As legislative leaders try to restart the budget process, DeSantis rejected a summit with House and Senate leaders proposed by Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power.

The former Leon County Republican Party Chair bested Charlotte County GOP Chair Dave Kalin in a 183-19 vote. This is the first time he has been elected to serve in the position.

Tampa Rep. Susan Valdes was elected to the House four times as a Democrat.

Political analyst and USF Professor Emerita Susan MacManus says Democrats put too much emphasis on issues that didn't resonate with many Floridians.

Police say there isn't enough evidence to support a rape charge against the ousted chair of the Republican Party of Florida, but they've asked prosecutors to charge him with video voyeurism.

Power is head of the Leon Democratic Party and has long been involved with the state Republican party. His election comes amid the ouster of former Florida GOP chair Christian Ziegler, who is under investigation for sexual assault.

Current chairman Christian Ziegler facing a rape investigation and other charges that he denies

Christian Ziegler has not been charged, and the investigation is ongoing. He calls the accusations "false" in an email to party members.

Leon County GOP leader Evan Power will serve as vice chairman.

After a run of successes, the state party is looking for a new leader to succeed outgoing chair Joe Gruters