Democratic Rep. Susan Valdes Stuns Party With GOP Switch

Reactions to Florida Representative Susan Valdes' switch over to Republican Party vary
Constituents are divided over Representative Susan Valdes' surprise political party switch from the Democratic party to the Republican.
Florida Democratic state lawmaker Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
In the Republican wave election year of 2024, one of the few Democratic bright spots was Susan Valdés. The former school board member held her Democratic-leaning Tampa-based state House district. With the victory,
‘It was personal’: Hillsborough Dem Latino leader on Valdes switching parties
WEST TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The political fallout continues after Rep. Susan Valdes decided to switch parties. Victor DiMaio is the president of the Hillsborough Democratic Hispanic Caucus. “We fight every day for Hispanics to come along to our side of the tent,” DiMaio said
Florida Rep. Susan Valdés switches party affiliation from Democrat to Republican
The move came a week after Valdes lost a bid to become chairwoman of the Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee.
Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
In the Republican wave election year of 2024, one of the few Democratic bright spots was Susan Valdés. The former school board member held her Democratic-leaning Tampa-based state House district. With the victory,
Florida State Rep. Susan Valdes of Tampa switches parties to Republican
I’m tired of being the party of protesting when I got into politics to be part of the party of progress,” Susan Valdes said.
Florida State Rep. Susan Valdes, representing parts of Hillsborough County, switches political parties
State Rep. Susan Valdes, who represents Florida's 64th District, including parts of Hillsborough County, switched political parties, the Florida House of Representatives announced Monday.
Growing number of Democrats call for Susan Valdés to resign, run again in Special Election
A growing number of Democratic and progressive leaders are calling for Rep. Susan Valdés’ resignation following her party switch to join the GOP.
Democratic Rep. Susan Valdes Stuns Party With GOP Switch: 'I Won’t Ignore My Community’s Needs!'
In a move that sent shockwaves through Floridas political landscape, state Rep. Susan Valdes has announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as a Republican. Citing frustration with party
Susan Valdes switched to Democrat
Republicans and Democrats sound off on Susan Valdes flip. Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago,
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Fallout and frustration grows following former Tampa lawmaker's GOP flip
Tampa lawmaker, Rep. Susan Valdés, switched parties on Monday, garnering celebration and condemnation depending on political ...
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Valdes switch adds to House GOP edge
Elected four times to the state House as a Democrat, Tampa lawmaker Susan Valdes on Dec. 9 added to Republicans’ ...
Florida lawmaker abruptly switches to GOP shortly after winning election as Democrat
Florida state Rep. Susan Valdes switched her party registration from Democrat to Republican on Monday, bolstering the GOP’s ...