Florida Democrats push voter registration program after flipping seats

Florida Democrats are ramping up efforts to compete in one of the nation’s most reliably red states, launching a new voter registration push and national strategy following a pair of unexpected legislative wins as Republican officials dismiss the gains, insisting the state is only trending further right.

Democrats flipped two traditionally Republican-held seats in a Florida legislature special election last week, a development Democratic Party leaders say signals renewed opportunity in the Sunshine State.