Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel has left the Democratic Party to join the Republicans, marking the second such switch by a Democratic state lawmaker this month. This move further solidifies Republican control in the Florida House and raises questions about the Democratic Party's future in the state.
Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach announced her switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party on Friday.This marks the second Democratic state lawmaker to switch political parties this month, following Tampa Representative Susan Valdés' change on December 9.Newsweek contacted Cassel via email on Saturday for comment.
What's NextThe party switches will likely impact upcoming legislative sessions and could influence future party dynamics in Florida. With an enhanced Republican supermajority, the legislature may see shifts in voting patterns and policy priorities.
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