2026 election

VoteWater endorses Jose Javier Rodriguez for Florida Attorney General

April 2, 2026

VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Jose Javier Rodriguez for Florida Attorney General. “We’re proud to endorse Jose Javier Rodriguez,” said Gil Smart, VoteWater Executive Director. “As a member of the Florida Legislature, he stood up to…

‘Dirty money’ talks: What does it say about Byron Donalds?

March 26, 2026

Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds can talk a good game about clean water. When he first ran for Congress he identified it as a top priority; he’s advocated for Everglades funding, and on his campaign website he…

No challengers = no change

March 5, 2026

Here at VoteWater we talk a lot about electing clean-water candidates. But how can you elect them when they’re not running? There’s an abundance of candidates running for federal and high-profile state offices this election year — including 41 candidates…

Dirty Money: Big Sugar campaign cash nears $2.5 million in 2025

October 16, 2025

Statewide elections are still a year away — but Florida’s sugar industry continues to spend like there’s no tomorrow. The latest state campaign finance data shows that Big Sugar has given at least $2.48 million in “dirty money” — political…

Defiant Uthmeier vows to keep Alligator Alcatraz open – even as state winds it down

August 28, 2025

Pardon us, but what is wrong with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier? A week after a federal judge ordered the state to wind down activity at “Alligator Alcatraz,” it looked like the Florida was complying. Kevin Guthrie, the Executive Director…

Who’s running in 2026? We’ve got the list (so far)

June 10, 2025

The 2026 elections may seem a long way off, but all across south Florida candidates and potential candidates are already making their pitch to donors – and soon enough they’ll take it to voters, i.e. you. So check out our…

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