Even one of the state’s worst natural disasters couldn’t keep politics at bay for long in Florida.
Less than a week after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of the state’s southwest coast and flooded its central region, many Florida campaigns are roaring back to life this week, eager to resume politicking just days after many candidates were more focused on helping affected residents survive and recover from the storm.
And increasingly, they’re comfortable using the hurricane — and public officials’ response to it — as part of their effort, with little more than a month to go before Election Day and mail-ballot voting already underway.
