Democratic Party, GOP and Florida

Florida Democrats are jumping ship and joining the GOP. What does it mean for state politics?
Two Florida House Representatives, Hillary Cassel and Susan Valdés, recently announced they were leaving the Democratic Party to join the GOP.
Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party
Following Florida Democrats’ losses on Election Day, a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus.
Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join GOP: 'THANK YOU HILLARY!'
President-elect Donald Trump hailed Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel's announcement that she's switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.
Another Democrat in the Florida House is joining the Republican Party. Here’s why.
The GOP now has an 87-33 majority in the House — marking the largest Republican Conference in the chamber’s history.
Trump Praises Florida Rep. Who Switched to the Republican Party
Following Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel’s announcement that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a Republican, Donald Trump has spoken out in support of her decision.
Another Florida representative switches parties from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 Session
Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes the second House Democrat to switch parties this month, following Rep. Susan Valdés' jump on Dec. 9.
'The decision was not made lightly': Second Florida lawmaker leaves Democratic Party, joins GOP
A second Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican supermajority. Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach, first elected to the state House in 2022, made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Florida lawmaker says switch to GOP came after Israel debate with fellow Democrat
Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel is talking more about why she decided to leave the Democratic Party and start the new year as a Republican. Cassel’s move gave Florida House Republicans an 87-33 supermajority.
Video: It’s a moment that will live with me forever, says former Florida Dem on joining GOP
It’s a moment that will live with me forever, says former Florida Dem on joining GOP Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel details what led her to switch party affiliations from Democrat to Republican on ‘The Ingraham Angle.
Florida Democrat's Switch to GOP Highlights Growing Discontent
In a significant political shift, Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel announced she is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republicans. Citing a disconnect with voters and the Democratic Party's approach,
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Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel switches to the GOP, becoming second Democratic state lawmaker to change parties this month.