President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order directing major changes to how the US registers voters and counts mail-in ballots was challenged as unconstitutional in separate lawsuits filed by the Democratic National Committee and a slew of nonprofits.

Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, faces Gay Valimont, a Democrat and champion of tougher gun laws, to replace former Representative Matt Gaetz in Florida’s First Congressional District. Read more

Two vacant U.S. House seats are up for grabs in Florida special elections. The most closely watched is in the 6th District, between Republican state Sen. RANDY FINE (R-Melbourne Beach) and progressive JOSH WEIL,

Here’s a quick explanation of why Florida is having special elections this week, who the candidates are in each race and how, where and when to vote.